Digital Storytimes:

Your librarians miss you! Come watch one storytime a week on our Digital Storytime page. 

Grab & Go crafts

Each week in September & October we will have crafts ready for pick up! There will be a craft for kids ages 1 - 6 that will coincide with one of our Digital Storytimes. Please note that supplies are limited. Parents may call to register beginning the Monday of that particular week to reserve a craft bag for pickup that Thursday. Kits can also be picked up/ placed with curbside book orders 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Virtual Book Kits 

Check out the library’s Facebook page for weekly Virtual Book Kits. We will share a particular book and accompanying crafts/activities that can be done at home to extend the experience. Virtual Book Kits are also on our Reading Recommendations page. Click here for past kits.

Sew Simple with Miss Sarah - Virtual
Tuesday, September 8

Join Miss Sarah for a virtual sewing class perfect for beginners and budding young tailors. Together you’ll go through all the steps to create your own hand sewn creations. This time we’ll learn how to make felt pencil pouches. A video link and template will be available on the Kids events page.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Homeschooling 101 - Virtual
Tusday, September 15, 7:00 p.m.

For parents. Join Linda Hincks, owner of Wren Homeschool Consulting for a conversation about the timely topic of homeschooling. Find out what the requirements are, how it works, and more. Questions are welcome! Registration is required. An email with the Zoom link will be sent out a few days before the event. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Virtual Cookbook Club - Virtual
Wednesday, September 16

Mrs. Mendelsohn has created a video cooking demo that you can do at home. Learn how to make Swedish apple pie! A video link will be available on the Kids events page. A link to the recipe will accompany the video. Enjoy!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Pajama Yoga
Tuesday, September 29

For ages 4-8. Get your comfy pjs on and get ready to do some yoga! Beth Agdish, a certified Next Generation Yoga for Kids instructor, will teach us techniques and traditional poses. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

StoryWalk®
Who said you can’t read & walk at the same time? Visit Mill Pond for our next StoryWalk®! Walk together and enjoy a story along the way.

Sponsored the Friends of the Library and Parks & Recreation. 

Simple Science @ Home - Virtual
Thursday, September 24

Scientists are welcome to watch the Virtual Science Experiments with Ms. Joanne. Each experiment will use basic supplies, which you may even have in your kitchen. After watching enjoy doing the experiments on your own! A video link and supply list will be available on the Kids events page. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Virtual Magic Workshop - Virtual
Tuesday, September 29, 6:00 p.m.

For grades 5 and up. Have you ever wanted to learn some Magic? Here is your chance! Join Matt the Balloon Man for a hands on magic learning experience, leaving everyone with some skills using ordinary, household objects! Check the Kids events webpage for access information.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Topic Totes
The Children’s Department is proud to debut their Topic Tote collection!  Have a child who loves Frozen? Trucks? Bugs? Need some books to encourage potty training or bedtime? Totes with books focused on one topic will be available for circulation. Parents can check out up-to-date topic lists and information on the new Children’s Reading Recommendation webpage.