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KIDS

EVENTS & STORY TIMES
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Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Sep 08, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
Bead Buddies
Tue, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Drop in to make bracelets, necklaces, and new friends! (Ages 6-12)
LEGO Night
Tue, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Use your imagination and engineering skills to construct your own LEGO and Duplo creations, then display them in the library! All materials will be provided. (Ages 2-12)
1s and 2s Time (first session) - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Just Babies - Solo Los Bebés
Wed, Sep 09, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
A lap-sit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months and their grownups.
1s and 2s Time (second session) - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Sep 09, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
STEM Explorers: Model Airplanes
Wed, Sep 09, 6:05pm - 7:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Come build and paint a wooden model airplane! (Ages 8-12) Registration required ¡Venga y construya y pinte un avión de madera! (Edades 8-12) Hay que registrarse con anticipación
Stories and Songs
Thu, Sep 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5. Tickets required. Edades 0-5, se requieren boletos.
Stories and Songs
Thu, Sep 10, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5. Tickets required. Edades 0-5, se requieren boletos.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-14 months and their caretaker(s)
Thu, Sep 10, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-14 months, accompanied by an adult. 15 months and older, please attend 1s and 2s.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Kids and Family Yoga with ARISE Educational Services - Learn. Breathe. Rise.
Sat, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Yoga, literacy, and family fun! Registration required. (Ages 3-8) ¡Yoga, alfabetización, y diversión familiar! Hay que registrarse. (Edades 3-8)
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Tween Craft and Snack
Sun, Sep 13, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Craft, snack, and chat! (ages 9-12)
Sensory Story Time
Mon, Sep 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
An interactive story time for kids of all abilities, especially those with sensory needs. Registration required. (Ages 2-8)
Doll Days - Hawaiian History Month with Nanea Mitchell
Mon, Sep 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Make a paper lei and share books about Hawaiian history and culture inspired by American Girl's Nanea Mitchell (ages 6-12)
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Sep 15, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
Bead Buddies
Tue, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Drop in to make bracelets, necklaces, and new friends! (Ages 6-12)
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DIGITAL FUN

 

Room to Read Comics Plus children

 


 

READING LISTS


Here's a sampling of great books from our collection. Don't limit yourself to these -- we have many more that you're sure to love!

Any staff member at the children's desk is happy to make recommendations!

Babies & Toddlers

Preschoolers

K-3rd Grades

4th-6th Grades

6th-8th Grades

Don't forget to check out our Early Literacy Guide for more resources!

 

PARENTS' CORNER

Looking for books on toilet training, bullying or getting your baby to sleep through the night?
The library's got a book for you! 

 


Grief


Potty Training


Feelings


Divorce

 

Last updated: March 2026