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Upcoming Youth Events

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Puppy Dog Tales
Thu, Oct 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room60
An inviting and engaging time for caregiver and child to enjoy books,... more
An inviting and engaging time for caregiver and child to enjoy books, songs, and a simple craft together.
Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room60
Babies to preschoolers (and their siblings) are invited to enjoy great... more
Babies to preschoolers (and their siblings) are invited to enjoy great stories at this evening storytime. Great for families with kids of multiple ages.
The Cradle Will Rock
Fri, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Storytime Tree Area
Books, music, songs, fingerplays, and bubbles for caregiver and baby.
Junior Picassos
Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room60
Be a part of the Junior Picassos art club and channel your creativity... more
Be a part of the Junior Picassos art club and channel your creativity through drawing, painting, and crafts. No experience needed.
Flower Seed Balls / Bomba de semillas
Mon, Oct 13, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Make your own flower seed balls to take home, toss or plant in the... more
Make your own flower seed balls to take home, toss or plant in the ground before a good rain, and let nature take its course. No Registration Required.
Invitation to Create
Mon, Oct 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Welcome to our artists’ studio. Create process art with paints,... more
Welcome to our artists’ studio. Create process art with paints, pastels, stickers, and more. Try something new at every station! Bring your creativity and dress for a mess.
Minute to Win It
Mon, Oct 13, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Think you can beat the clock? Compete in a variety of fun, quirky games... more
Think you can beat the clock? Compete in a variety of fun, quirky games you can complete in 60 seconds or less.
Magical Milk Science
Tue, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Milk has never been this magical! We'll explore simple, safe... more
Milk has never been this magical! We'll explore simple, safe experiments using milk to create amazing reactions.
This event is full
Kids’ Book Club: The Westing Game
Tue, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Program Room60
Join the club for kids who love to read! We all read the same book,... more
Join the club for kids who love to read! We all read the same book, then meet up to talk about it.
¡Lotería!
Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services
Play lotería (bingo) in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Únete... more
Play lotería (bingo) in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Únete a nosotros para jugar a la lotería, un juego de mesa tradicional de Latinoamérica, para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana.
Arrorró bebé
Wed, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Storytime Tree Area
¡La hora del cuento diseñada para bebés y su acompañante ha... more
¡La hora del cuento diseñada para bebés y su acompañante ha llegado! Disfrutaran de cuentos cortos, música, rimas, y canciones.
Storytime
Wed, Oct 15, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Hear a story, make a simple craft, get some wiggles out, and have lots... more
Hear a story, make a simple craft, get some wiggles out, and have lots of fun! Children should be able to attend without a parent.
Puppy Dog Tales
Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room60
An inviting and engaging time for caregiver and child to enjoy books,... more
An inviting and engaging time for caregiver and child to enjoy books, songs, and a simple craft together.
Mad Science Experiments
Thu, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room60
Time for science, mwah ha ha ha! And some hands-on, spooky experiments... more
Time for science, mwah ha ha ha! And some hands-on, spooky experiments at the library.
This event is full
Reader’s Theater Presents
Thu, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Catch the acting bug! We’re looking for kids who want to laugh and... more
Catch the acting bug! We’re looking for kids who want to laugh and have fun reading and acting out stories. Friends and families are invited to join us at 7:45 p.m. for the group’s performance.
Drop In Crafts
Fri, Oct 17, All day
Youth Craft Table Area
Drop in to the library and create a fun craft! Follow us on Facebook to... more
Drop in to the library and create a fun craft! Follow us on Facebook to see what craft we are making. Little ones may need some help.
Bookfulness Box
Mon, Oct 20, All day
Do you love subscription boxes? Do you love books? Fill out the form... more
Do you love subscription boxes? Do you love books? Fill out the form with your reading preferences! Two books will be selected for you based on your preferences.
Messy Time!
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Come have fun making a messy creation. Dress for a mess!
Storytime
Wed, Oct 22, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Hear a story, make a simple craft, get some wiggles out, and have lots... more
Hear a story, make a simple craft, get some wiggles out, and have lots of fun! Children should be able to attend without a parent.
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New arrivals

To find new arrivals in the library, ask for help at the Ask Me Desk.

NEW! Picture Books

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  • New Picture Books
    • Can you spot animals?
    • Un tropezón de tres años : basado en un cuento popular coreano
    • I am not your hat!
    • The baby who stayed awake forever
    • What is scarier than thunder?
    • Head full of clouds

NEW! Kids Movies

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  • New Kids Movies
    • Moana two
    • Sonic the Hedgehog three
    • Mufasa, the Lion King
    • Dog Man
    • Paddington in Peru
    • Migration

NEW! Juvenile Fiction

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  • New Juvenile Fiction
    • The magician next door
    • Toto
    • Attack of the cheez funk breath!
    • To the rescue!
    • Miriam's magical creature files. 1
    • Play ball!

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  • ADA Accommodations
    We can provide accommodations for physical access, communications, or other needs to ensure that services, activities, and programs are available to individuals with disabilities.
  • Get a Library Card
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  • Make a Suggestion
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  • Volunteer
    You are never too young to start giving back. We have volunteering opportunities for younger and older kids.