Welcome to the Children’s Department, a place for stories, imagination, play, and learning. In a fun and open environment, we offer a large selection of books, audiobooks, music, and movies for children from birth through sixth grade. It is our goal to provide resources which we hope will develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. Come and explore!
Children
Chanukah Storytime
Monday, December 11, 10:30 a.m.
For children ages 3-5. Join us for a special edition of storytime! Everyone is welcome to come learn about Chanukah and do a special craft! Music, movement, and literacy for our preschool friends! Click here to register.
Take and Make: Borax Crystal Snowflakes
December 18-23
Grow your own un-melt-able snowflake using the science of crystallization! Take and makes are available in the Children's Room starting Monday, December 18, first come first served while supplies last.
3D Doodlers: Snowflakes and Crystals
Tuesday, December 26, 2 p.m.
For children in grades 1-6. Use our 3D doodlers to create intricate snowflakes and crystals! Registration is required. Click here to register.
ICEE Slime
Wednesday, December 27, 2 p.m.
For children in grades 1-6. Make slushy slime with a unique texture using fake snow and food coloring! Registration is required. Click here to register.
Make and Take: New Years Hats
Thursday, December 28, 2 p.m.
Join us in the Children's Room for some New Year's arts and crafts! We'll be coloring and decorating our very own custom hats to wear on New Year's Eve. Just drop in, there is no registration necessary.
Preschool Playtime
Saturday, December 30, 10:30 a.m.
Come play at our homemade obstacle course designed just for preschoolers! We'll build with blocks, go through tunnels, and jump in and out of hula hoops while going around and around. Click here to register.