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
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. Programs run January 5 through February 27. 

Main: Tuesday - 10:05 am, 1:00 pm; Saturday - 11:00 am
Brandon: Tuesday - 10:15 am; Wednesday - 10:15 am
Garretson: Tuesday - 10:30 am
Caille: Wednesday - 10:05 am, 10:45 am, 1 pm
Oak View: Wednesday - 10:05 am, 10:45 am
Crooks: Wednesday - 10:00 am
Ronning: Thursday - 10:05 am, 10:45 am, 1:00 pm
Hartford: Thursday - 10:00 am

Family Storytime
This weekly drop-in program is for the whole family, with emphasis on stories for preschoolers. Programs run Jan. 4 through Feb. 25.

Oak View: Monday - 10:45 am (no program Feb. 15)
Ronning: Wednesday - 10:45 am
Caille: Thursday - 10:45 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 - Jan. 7 through Feb. 25
Main: Saturday, Feb. 6 at 2 pm
Caille: Saturday, Feb. 20 at 2 pm

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 Jan. 4 through Feb. 25.

Oak View: Mondays at 10:05 am (no program Feb. 15)
Main: Tuesdays at 9:15 am
Ronning: Wednesdays at 10:05 am
Caille: Thursdays at 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. Lapsit is held at 10:05 am.

Main: Thursday - Feb. 4 & 18
Oak View: Thursday - Feb. 11 & 25
Caille: Friday - Feb. 5 & 19
Ronning: Friday - Feb. 12 & 26

Rumpelstitskin Puppet Shows
If the miller's daughter cannot guess the name of the strange little man who helped her by spinning straw into gold, he will take away her first-born child.

Our puppet shows bring stories to life for children ages 3 and up. Seating is first come, first served; groups of ten or more must preregister by calling 367-8710. Registration begins at 8:45 on Feb. 23.

Oak View: Tuesday, March 9 at 10:15 am and 1:00 pm; Saturday, March 13 at 11:00 am
Caille: Wednesday, March 10 at 10:15 am and 1:00 pm
Ronning: Thursday, March 11 at 10:15 am and 1:00 pm
Brandon Performing Arts Center: Friday, March 12 at 10:15 am