Children's Programs

Every week, we have plenty of opportunities for our youngest patrons to come in and discover new things at the library.  Take a look below for our lists of upcoming and regularly scheduled programs.

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Youth Programming Schedule

Recurring Programs

FAMILY STORYTIME & PLAYTIME

Join us to share songs, rhymes, books, and a lot of movement! This program starts at 10:30 AM and are held on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Depending on the weather and the time of year, storytimes can be held inside on the main level or outside the library. Families are encouraged to bring a blanket to sit on, but it’s not strictly necessary for our indoor sessions. 

This program is for toddlers, preschoolers, and their families. Registration is required but only one registration is necessary for a series of story times even if you don’t plan to attend them all. A series of playtimes generally run for six consecutive weeks and registration information is primarily used to call in case of a cancellation. 

BABY STORYTIME

Come enjoy a half hour of fun with your baby! We’ll share songs, finger plays, stories, and rhymes. Meet other parents and their babies, and enjoy some special time together. This program is intended for babies ages 0-18 months and is held on Tuesdays in the program room on our main level.

Siblings are welcome and only one registration is required for a series of storytimes which usually run for six weeks at a time. 

PR Pokémon Club

Join other Pokémon trainers at the library for an hour of Pokémon fun! We encourage you to bring your game cards or handheld games in order to play together, swap, or exchange with others. (Trades must be approved by both parties’ adults to avoid misunderstandings.)

Boards will be available if you want to learn how to play the card game, and we encourage new fans to come and learn. A craft or Pokémon-related project will be offered as well. This event is self-directed and open to children, teens, and their families. Held on the first Monday of the month. Registration is required.

 

STORYTIME @ PINE COMMUNITY CENTER

Join us at the Pine Community Center for a family storytime! Read some fun stories and enjoy an exciting craft.

This program is for families with toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2 to 6).

Check the program calendar for dates here

Upcoming Programs

Story & Playtime

WEDNESDAYS 

October 28  – December 9 @10:30 am (No Storytime on November 25)

Join us for an indoor story and playtime! We’ll share songs and rhymes, books, and lots of movement. This program will start at 10:30 AM in the program room on our main level.

Families are encouraged to bring a blanket to sit on, but it’s not necessary as we will be on a carpeted floor. This program is for toddlers, preschoolers, and their families. Registration is required, but only one registration is necessary for the series of storytimes (even if you don’t plan to attend them all).

Story & Playtime

THURSDAYS

October 29 – December 10 @10:30 am (No Storytime on November 26)

Join us for an indoor story and playtime! We’ll share songs and rhymes, books, and lots of movement. This program will start at 10:30 AM in the program room on our main level.

Families are encouraged to bring a blanket to sit on, but it’s not necessary as we will be on a carpeted floor. This program is for toddlers, preschoolers, and their families. Registration is required, but only one registration is necessary for the series of storytimes (even if you don’t plan to attend them all).

Family Storytime @ the Pine Center

FRIDAYS October 30 – December 11

(No Family Storytime on Friday November 27)

11:00 am at Pine Community Center

Come to the Pine Center for an all-ages storytime! Sing, move, read books, and practice rhymes.

A one-time registration is required for the series of storytimes. We understand that you might not attend every session.

Baby Playtime

TUESDAYS November 3 – December 8; 11:00 am

Come enjoy a half hour of fun with your baby! We’ll share songs, finger plays, stories, and rhymes. Meet other parents and their babies, and enjoy some special time together. For babies ages 0-18 months. We meet in the main program room of the library – Richland

The Weekly Craft

TUESDAYS – October 27 – December 8

Kids (and adults!) of all ages are invited to create and enjoy a simple, weekly take-home craft! Please call or register online to reserve a supply kit that can be picked up in our lobby and enjoyed at home.

Registration is required each week to account for supplies.

Makerspace Take-Home Kit

Mondays – August 24 – September 28

Every Monday, tweens and teens ages 11 & up can enjoy either take-home kits or in-person programming from our makerspace!

Maker Mondays

Monday October 26

Paper Pumpkins – Use craft materials to make a festive Pumpkin decoration

Tweens and teens ages 11 & up can enjoy a take-home kit from our makerspace! Pick up at the library’s lobby or at Pine Center. 

 Registration is required.

Kids Halloween Party

Friday October 30; 5:00 – 6:00 pm

Celebrate Halloween with us at Northern Tier Library! Come in your costume and make sure you perform all the spooky tricks to receive your treats!

There will be a variety of activities to encourage movement and exploration, as well as fun candy rewards.

This event is for children of all ages, and registration is required

Pokemon Club

Monday November 2; 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Join other Pokémon trainers at the library for an hour of Pokémon fun! We encourage you to bring your game cards or handheld games in order to play together, swap, or exchange with others.

Boards will be available if you want to learn how to play the card game, and we encourage new fans to come and learn. A craft or Pokémon-related project will be offered as well. This event is self-directed and open to children, teens, and their families. Registration is required