ProgramsRegistration is required for all children's programs unless otherwise noted.
Please call 693-6636, or see a librarian to register. 
Bouncing Babies
Fridays at 10:45 a.m. Ages 6 months to 2 years Sept. 20 through December 13 * No class November 29 Join Nora Maher and introduce babies to fun at the library. Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, musical instruments, and other bouncing baby treats. Loads of fun for everyone! Toddler Time Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 3½ Sept. 18 through Dec. 11 No class Oct. 9 Kids & their caregivers are treated to stories, rhymes, music, and movement. PreSchool Story Time Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. Ages 3½ to 5 Sept. 18 through December 11 No class Oct. 9 & Nov. 27 The "Big Guys" go upstairs for stories and surprises. 
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Monday Movie Matinees
August 12 at 2 p.m. Ralph Breaks the Internet Bring your friends and come watch a movie on the big wall. Popcorn and snacks will be served. All Ages Welcome. Kids under 5 years need adult supervision. Lego Club Thursdays at 3 p.m. Aug. 15 & 29 Join us on these exciting afternoons for a fun-filled building experience at 3pm. At 4pm, join us for a demonstration by First Lego League finalists The Golden Snitches. Learn how they build, program and execute tasks with their robots. Appropriate for 4th through 7th graders. Come check them out. Registration is required. All Ages Welcome. Kids under 5 years need adult supervision. Fun Fridays in August at 1 p.m. August 16 - Puppet Pals Ages 4-10 A puppeteer workshop for ages 4 and up. Each student will make their own puppet and then the class will put on a Puppet Show! Children age 6 and under will need to be accompanied by an adult. August 23 – Stagestruck Ages 6-10 An acting workshop in which children will engage in theatre exercises, games, improvisation, and act out fairy tales and stories. Class will culminate in a performance at the end of the class to be shared with grown-ups and siblings. August 30 - Balloon Sculpting Ages 4-10 Children will learn how to twist and turn balloons into hats, animals and other works of art. Lots of fun for everyone! Children age 6 and under will need to be accompanied by an adult. |
Web Links for Reading Fun
WLS libraries and patrons have another way to engage young learners. ABCMouse is available on home PCs and mobile devices through the ABCMouse at Home link on the WLS website's Learn Online webpage. Set up a simple account with your library card number and PIN (last 4 digits of phone #) and log in for 3-week access. The site features interactive activities in a comprehensive and engaging online curriculum to assist early learners to succeed in pre-K, kindergarten, and early elementary school programs.
International Children's Library Online – Its mission is to support the world's children in becoming effective members of the global community by building a digital library of outstanding children's books from around the world.
Developmentally and age appropriate films and TV series for children by Kanopy and their partner, Common Sense Media™
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Activity-centered learning environment for pre-K through 2nd grade covering letters, words, numbers, time, sound, geography, and more. Supports classroom curriculum and helps students build technology skills in a fun, safe online environment.
Tumble Book Library "is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love."
"StoryLine Online, Where Reading Is Fun!" – A streaming video program featuring famous people reading children's books aloud.
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