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Programs for Children

For more information on children's programs, call the Youth Services Division at 367-8710 or pick up a program brochure at any library branch.

Preschool Storytime
introduces three, four, and five-year-olds to books and reading through stories, songs, finger games and movies. Children must be registered to attend one of these weekly sessions.  To register see our preschool storytime page or call 367-8710. Programs run through Feb. 23. Groups are asked to call 367-8710 to register.

Brandon: Tuesday at 10:15 a.m.; Wednesday at 10:15 a.m.
Caille: Wednesday at 10:05, 10:45 and 1 p.m.
Crooks: Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
Garretson: Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
Hartford: Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
Main: Tuesday at 10:05 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Oak View: Wednesday at 10:05 and 10:45 a.m.
Ronning: Thursday at 10:05, 10:45 and 1 p.m.

Family Storytime
is a weekly drop-in program for the whole family, with emphasis on stories for preschoolers. Programs run through Feb. 25.

Caille: Thursday at 10:45 a.m.
Main: Saturday at 11 a.m.
Oak View: Monday at 10:45 a.m.
Ronning: Wednesday at 10:45 am

Toddler Time
is a weekly 25-minute program of stories, songs, and finger games for two-year-olds and their parents or caregivers to enjoy together.

Caille:
Thursday at 10:05 a.m. Jan. 5 - Feb. 23
Main: Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. Jan. 3 - Feb. 21
Oak View: Monday at 10:05 a.m. Jan 9 - Feb. 13
Ronning: Wednesday at 10:15 am Jan. 4 - Feb. 22

Lapsit
is a language enrichment program of rhymes, songs, and finger games for childrenages 6 months to 24 months to attend with their parents or caregivers.

Caille: Friday at 10:05 a.m. - Feb. 3, 17
Main: Thursday at 10:10 a.m. - Feb. 2,16
Main: Saturday at 9:30 a.m. - Jan. 7 - Feb 25
Oak View: Thursday at 10:05 a.m. - Feb. 9, 23
Ronning: Friday at 10:05 a.m. - Feb. 10, 24

Wii Bit of Fun
Elementary-age students are invited to the Oak View Library between 3:00 and 4:30 p.m. on alternating Wednesdays to participate in fun games on the Nintendo Wii. Dates: Feb. 15

After-school Movies
Elementary-age students are invited to the Oak View Library between 3:00 and 4:30 p.m. on alternating Wednesdays to watch a feature-length movie. Dates are: Feb. 8, 22, 29.

Crafty Kids
is a story and craft activitiy for children in grades K through 5. Each program will last one hour and feature fun stories along with a make-it-and-take-it craft.

Oak View: Thursday at 3:00 p.m. Jan. 5 - Feb. 23

Read Across America Day
Siouxland Libraries will be celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday with Read Across America Day programs the week of Feb. 27-March 3. Special storytimes will be held at several branches. Dates and times will be posted soon.

The Singing Chick Puppet Show
A happy little chick, who sings a catchy tune, can't be held down for long by a hungry fox, wolf, or bear! Registration for groups of ten or more begins Feb. 17th at 8:45 a.m.

Oak View: Monday, March 5 at 10:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Main: Tuesday, March 6 at 10:05 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Saturday, March 10 at 11:00 a.m.
Caille: Wednesday, March 7 at 10:15 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Ronning: Thursday, March 8 at 10:15 am and 1 p.m.
Brandon Performing Arts Center: Friday, March 9 at 10:15 a.m.