Program Schedule

Summer Registration Coming Soon

Summer is finally here! The 2023 Summer Reading Program kicks off at our annual Chalk the Walk event on Saturday, June 10th. Visit our events calendar or see the schedule below for more information.

Read on for more information about our Read and Make Storytime Packs and other services for youth and families.

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Summer Programs

Graphic Novel Fan Club: Mondays at 4 pm

Join our book club just for kids! We'll meet at the Annex the last Monday of every month to discuss our favorite graphic novels. Open to ages 7-9. Next meeting is June 5th.

REGISTER ONLINE

Kids Create!: Wednesdays at 2 pm

Kids ages 8-14 work on different creative projects each week. The summer session begins June 14th.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR EACH SESSION

Storytime: Thursdays at 10:30 am

A summer storytime for ages 0-5 with books, music, and more! The summer session begins June 15th.

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Storytellers: Thursdays at 10:30 am

This storytelling program for ages 5-10 aims to bring stories alive with props and characterization. The summer session begins June 15th.

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Picnic Story Time: Specific Mondays at 11:30 am

Come to hear stories, move, and play outdoors at 1640 DeWitt Rd.

REGISTER ONLINE

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  Read and Make Storytime Packs

Check out our Read and Make Storytime Packs to use for storytime at home. Our themed packs include books, craft supplies, and an activity sheet containing songs, rhymes, and activities. Visit this page to view the packs and watch the recorded stories read by staff.

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  TALK: Text and Learn for Kindergarten

The Library's TALK: Text and Learn for Kindergarten service sends fun activities parents can do with their babies and preschoolers to make any time learning time. Based on the Every Child Ready to Read program that encourages parents to read, talk, write, and play with their little ones everyday, TALK activities are designed to prepare kids for success at school.

Click here for more information or to sign up, text TALK to 75547.

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  Battle of the Books

Battle of the Books is designed to encourage a love of reading, teamwork, and to promote an interest in reading a variety of genres. Students from 4th & 5th grades create teams with an adult coach and read a selection of books chosen by the Library. In March, the teams come together for a literary "battle" to test their knowledge of the books. Registration forms are made available at the library in the fall. Registration deadline is February 1.

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  eBooks and eResources

Grades PreK-3

Grades 3-4

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   Reading Lists & Suggested Reads

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Tips and booklists to help motivate young readers

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