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.

Three Little Pigs Puppet Show
This fun show for three-year-olds and up is based on the traditional tale about three young pigs who leave home to seek their fortune. A happy ending is guaranteed - except for the wolf! Registration is required for goups of ten or more; group registration begins August 30 at 8:45 am. Call 367-8710 to register.

Oak View: Monday, September 13  - 10:15 am and 1:00 pm
Main: Tuesday, September 14 - 10:15 am and 1:00 pm
Caille: Wednesday, September 15 - 10:15 am and 1:00 pm
Ronning: Thursday, September 16 - 10:15 am and 1:00 pm
Brandon Performing Arts Center: Friday, September 17 - 10:15 am
Main: Saturday, September 18 - 11:00 am

Preschool Storytime
This weekly storytime introduces 3, 4, and 5 year olds to books and reading through stories, songs, finger games, and movies. Children must be registered to attend; please register by calling or visiting the hosting branch. Registration begins September 1. Programs run September 28 through November 18.

Brandon: Tuesday - 10:15 am; Wednesday - 10:15 am
Main: Tuesday - 10:05 am, 1:00 pm
Garretson: Tuesday - 10:30 am
Caille: Wednesday - 10:05 am, 10:45 am, 1:00 pm
Oak View: Wednesday - 10:05 am, 10:45 am
Crooks: Wednesday - 10:30 am
Baltic: Wednesday - 2:30 pm
Ronning: Thursday - 10:05 am, 10:45 am, 1:00 pm

Family Storytime
This weekly drop-in program is for the whole family, with emphasis on stories for preschoolers. Programs run September 27 through November 20.

Oak View: Monday - 10:45 am (no program October 11)
Ronning: Wednesday - 10:45 am
Caille: Thursday - 10:45 am (no program November 11)
Main: Saturday - 11:00 am

Crafty Kids
This program provides activities for children in grades K-5. Each program will last one hour and features stories along with a make-it-and-take-it craft.

Oak View: Thursdays at 3 pm - September 30 through November 18 (no program November 11)

Toddlertime
This weekly 25-minute program of stories, songs, and finger games is for 2 year olds and their parents/caregivers to attend together. Registration is not required. Programs run September 27 through November 18.

Oak View: Monday - 10:05 am (no program October 11)
Main: Tuesday - 9:15 am
Ronning: Wednesday - 10:05 am
Caille: Thursday - 10:05 am

Lapsit
This language enrichment program of rhymes, songs and finger plays is for children 6 - 24 months old and their parents or caregivers. Registration is not required.

Main: Thursday at 10:05 am - September 30; October 14, 28
     Saturday at 9:30 - October 2 through November 20
Oak View: Thursday at 10:05 - October 7, 21; November 4, 18
Caille: Friday at 10:05 am - October 1, 15, 29; November 12
Ronning: Friday at 10:05 - October 8, 22: November 5, 19