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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Learning Life Through Music
Saturdays at 10:30 am Ages 0 to 5 years November 2, 16, & 30 December 7 Frank Dal Pra joins us to sing and teach us songs about caring, sharing, empathy and cultures. Bring your little ones for a fun morning of music and kindness. Holiday Crafts Monday, October 28th at 4 pm—Halloween Thursday, November 21st at 4 pm—Thanksgiving Join us for a fun craft to celebrate and get in the holiday mood. All ages welcome, children under 5 years must be accompanied by an adult. Two by Two Zoo Thursday, November 7 at 6pm A 40 minute animal presentation, where we discuss the animals origin, diet, habitat and what makes a good pet. Animals we hope to see include a small kangaroo, rabbit, chinchilla, hedgehog, tortoise, small snake and bearded dragon. This is a show and tell style program with a brief meet and greet afterwards where participants can come up and pet a few of the animals |
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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