Children's Programs

Registration links are below where registration is required or requested.

Please note that all children's programs require a parent or adult caregiver to stay with children under five and to be present in the library for elementary-age children.

Storytime - Ages 2.5 to 5

Wednesdays at 10:30 am, Sept 24 to Dec. 3 except Nov. 5 and 12

Stories, songs, rhymes and puppets for children and their caregivers.

Halloween storytime Oct 29, Holiday storytime Dec. 10

Register to receive notifications of changes and to help us guage attendance. Registration is not required.

Registrants for storytime are not committing to attendance at every event, and there tends to be ten to fifteen children plus their caregivers at a single event.

Babies and Books - Newborn to age 2 1/2.

Tuesdays at 10:30, Sept 23 to Dec 9 except Nov 4 and 11

Stories, songs, rhymes and puppets for children and their caregivers.

Halloween storytime Oct 28, Holiday storytime Dec. 9

Register to receive notifications of changes and to help us guage attendance. Registration is not required.

Registrants for storytime are not committing to attendance at every event, and there tends to be ten to fifteen children plus their caregivers at a single event.

STEAM for Kids Ages 6 to 9.

Mondays at 4 pm, from Sept 22 to Oct 20 (no class on Oct 13 Columbus day)

Participants are invited to experiment, build and explore with Ms. Melyssa. Caregivers must remain in the library for the duration of the program.

Caregivers must remain in the library for the duration of the program.

Register

Registration is required and will open Sept. 18 at 9:30 am.

Registrants to STEAM and art programs should be prepared to attend the full series, with reasonable absences.

Art Smart (ages 9-12)

Wednesdays at 4pm, Sept. 24 to Oct. 22

Join Ms Melyssa in exploration of different art styles, genres and artists.

Caregivers must remain in the library for the duration of the program.

Register

Registration is required and will open Sept. 18 at 9:30 am.

Registrants to STEAM and art programs should be prepared to attend the full series, with reasonable absences.

Art Smart Jr. - Ages 5 to 7

Saturdays from 2pm to 3pm, Sept. 27 to Oct. 25

Second group 3:30 to 4:30

join Ms Melyssa in exploration of different art styles, genres and artists.

Caregivers must remain in the library for the duration of the program.

Register for 2:00 pm

Register for 3:30 pm

Registration is required and will open Sept. 18 at 9:30 am.

Registrants to STEAM and art programs should be prepared to attend the full series, with reasonable absences.

Monthly Dungeons and Dragons for kids ages 9-12

From 6:00 to 7:00 pm on Monday, Oct. 20, Nov. 10, and Dec. 8

Let's go on an adventure! This Dungeons and Dragons experience for kids will be rules light but fun heavy. Dungeons and Dragons is a great way to be creative, make some friends, and maybe find some treasure! Everything will be provided to play, from dice to characters, and this game is open to new players and experienced players alike. The adventure will be accessible if you play one session or all sessions, so come join us!

Register

Chess for Beginners, Grades 1 through 6

Saturday, Oct. 4, and continuing the first Saturdays of the month at 9:30 am to 10 am

What to Expect:

* Basics Lessons on Chess: Learn moves and rules for beginners.

Your Chess Coach: Achyuthan, currently in 7th grade, is an accomplished chess player. He embarked on his chess journey at the age of eight and has since excelled in numerous chess tournaments.

Details:

* Grade Levels: 1st to 6th, No Experience Required

* Limit: Limited to 12 kids, Registration Required.

Register.

Register for November 1.

Monthly Chess Club for Kids

Saturday, Oct. 4, and continuing the first Saturdays of the month at 10 am

What to Expect:

* Learn Strategies: Improve your game with basic tips.

* Community: Connect with like-minded players.

Your Chess Coach: Achyuthan, currently in 7th grade, is an accomplished chess player. He embarked on his chess journey at the age of eight and has since excelled in numerous chess tournaments.

Details:

* Grade Levels: 1st to 6th, No Experience Required

* Limit: Limited to 12 kids, Registration Required.

Register.

Register for November 1.

Virtual Programs

Recorded Storytimes with Ms. Meri

Check below for Ms. Meri's online storytimes on youTube.

The Librarian, The Chicken and The Frog
Sheep Rhymes
A poem. Mother Doesn't Want a Dog
And another book. Fix That Clock
The Pigeon Wants a Puppy
Easter Storytime
Frogs (and the Wide Mouthed Frog)
Bears

Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library