Stories, crafts, songs, activities and parties. Stories, simple crafts, songs, activities and parties for children 3 and under who are accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required. This six-week program encourages families to read together. It is held every winter, usually in January or February.
Families keep track of their reading time on simple reading logs.
We also conduct many family-oriented activities during the program. We culminate the program with an Awards Night where families receive a certificate of participation and goodies from local supporting merchants. The Children's Department offers after-school crafts for children in grades 1 and up. Registration is required. We also offer special programs, including evening story times, during Children's Book Week in November and National Library Week in April.