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. 

BLOCK PARTY

Join us at the library to explore our block and toys collection in the company of other families. Use your hands to stack pieces together, knock them down, and start all over again. Block Party is a Pennsylvania State Library initiative aimed to encourage the use of block play for developmental and learning growth in young children.

We will set up our program room with building toys and manipulatives encouraging children to self-guide their participation. This is a drop-in program for all ages so you’re welcome to join us for as little or as much as you can, but we ask that you register so we know you’re coming.

Block Party is held once a month.

 

ROBOTICS & CODING CLUB

Stop by the library and engage with a variety of toys and tools that allow you to develop your skills in robotics, programming, and coding. We’ll offer access to educational items that will encourage kids, and adults alike, to learn the basics of coding and programming.

This self-guided, drop-in program is for all ages, so patrons are welcome to stop by for as little or as much as they like, but we ask for registration so we know you’re coming.

Robotics & Coding Club is held once a month.

CHESS CLUB

Come to the library to practice your chess skills and play against other kids in the community. We will set up the program room with chess sets and tables for families to meet up and play a few rounds of chess in an informal setting. Bring any interesting exercises, openings, or moves you’d like to share with others.

Chess Club is held once a month.

Upcoming Programs

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Take Home Crafts – October 31- December 5, 2023

Tuesdays, October 31 – December 5 @ Library’s Lobby Kids (and adults!) of all ages are invited to create and enjoy a simple, paper take-home craft! Please call or register online to reserve a weekly supply kit that can be picked up and enjoyed at home. This program will run from October 31 – December 5. Registration is required each week to account for supplies. Make sure to pick up the kits you request; the pick-up space in our lobby gets crowded and our kits take time and resources.
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Weekly STEAM Project – October 31 – December 5, 2023

Tuesdays October 31 – December 5 @ Library’s Lobby

Welcome to The Weekly Project, a program featuring a variety of activities that can be enjoyed from home like cooking, crafting, art, and STEM. Each week will showcase a different project for children to do with their families, and will include take-home materials. This program will have a six-week session that runs from October 31 – December 5; and is for kids of all ages. Registration is required each week to account for supplies.

Baby Playtime – October 31 – December 5, 2023

Tuesdays October 31 – December 5 @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. This program is intended for babies ages 0-18 months and will be held on Tuesdays, October 31 – December 5 at 11:00 am in the program room on our main level.

Siblings are welcome, and only one registration is required for the series of six playtimes. We understand if you can’t attend all sessions.
Registration is required

Family Storytime & Playtime – November 1 thru December 7, 2023

Wednesdays, November 1 – December 6 @10:30 am

Thursdays, November 2 – December 7 @ 10:30 am

Come enjoy some toys and games before the start of our outside family story time every Wednesday and Thursday morning from November 1  -December 7! (No storytime on November 23 due to Thanksgiving holiday)

This program is for toddlers, preschoolers and their families. All ages are welcome.

A one-time registration is required for the series of six story times. We understand that you might not attend all programs. Both days feature the same content, Wednesday and Thursday storytimes are the same each week. A new theme is introduced each week.

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Block Party – November 1, 2023

Wednesday November 1, 4:30 – 6:30 pm

Stop by the library and engage with a variety of toys and tools that allow you to develop your skills in robotics, programming, and coding. We’ll offer access to educational items that will encourage kids, and adults alike, to learn the basics of coding and programming.

This self-guided, drop-in program is for all ages, so patrons are welcome to stop by for as little or as much as they like, but we ask for registration so we know you’re coming.

Registration is required

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Pr Pokemon Club – November 6, 2023

Monday November 6, 4:30 – 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 hand held games in order to play together, swap or exchange with others. (Trades need to be approved by both parties’ adults to avoid misunderstandings). We will have boards available if you want to learn how to play the card game and we encourage new fans to come and learn the game. 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

Diwali Take-Home Bundle – November 7, 2023

Tuesday November 7
The Diwali Take-home Bundle offers an assortment of Diwali-themed crafts to make at home and celebrate this holiday as a family. This craft bundle is for all ages and registration is required. You can pick up your craft bundles at the library’s lobby starting Tuesday November 7.

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Nature-ology: Whales – November 14, 2023

Tuesday November 14, 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Whales – The biggest creatures on Earth are also among the smartest and the most mysterious.  And it all started with a furry land animal the size of a cat.  [No, really!]

Registration is required

Math For Girls – November 18, 2023

Saturday, November 18 – 9:30 am

Math for Girls is a free math competition for late elementary and middle school-aged girls dedicated to empower young women’s education and engagement in STEM. The competition will start at 9:30 AM. Any type of competitive math experience is NOT REQUIRED or EXPECTED! We encourage students of all levels and knowledge to participate.

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Northern Tier Chess Club – November 20, 2023

Monday November 20, 5:00 – 6:00 pm

Come to the library to practice your chess skills and play against other kids in the community. We will set up the program room with chess sets and tables for families to meet up and play a few rounds of chess in an informal setting. Bring any interesting exercises, openings, or moves you’d like to share with others.

This program is for all ages. 

Registration is required.

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Robotics Club – November 27, 2023

Monday November 27, 4:30 – 6:30 pm

Stop by the library and engage with a variety of toys and tools that allow you to develop your skills in robotics, programming, and coding. We’ll offer access to educational items that will encourage kids, and adults alike, to learn the basics of coding and programming. This self-guided, drop-in program is for all ages, so patrons are welcome to stop by for as little or as much as they like, but we ask for registration so we know you’re coming.

Registration is required.

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PR Pokemon Club – December 4, 2023

Monday December 4, 4:30 – 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 hand held games in order to play together, swap or exchange with others. (Trades need to be approved by both parties’ adults to avoid misunderstandings). We will have boards available if you want to learn how to play the card game and we encourage new fans to come and learn the game. 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

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Block Party – December 6, 2023

Wednesday December 6, 4:30 – 6:30 pm

Stop by the library and engage with a variety of toys and tools that allow you to develop your skills in robotics, programming, and coding. We’ll offer access to educational items that will encourage kids, and adults alike, to learn the basics of coding and programming.

This self-guided, drop-in program is for all ages, so patrons are welcome to stop by for as little or as much as they like, but we ask for registration so we know you’re coming.

Registration is required

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Northern Tier Chess Club – December 11, 2023

We’re switching our events manager software soon so registration for this program will be available in a few weeks. Thanks for your patience 

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Nature-ology: Dinosaurs – December 12, 2023

Tuesday December 12, 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Dinosaurs – For more than 150 million years, these giants roamed the Earth, from warm climates to cold, they were in charge. They left their bones, their footprints…and their descendants.  We’ll bring some of each to this session.

Registration is required