Category Archives for Children Posts


The Norma Freeman Library Card Drive

Sign up for a new library card and get free stuff during the month of September! Adults get a coupon for a free small fries from McDonald’s! Kids get a choice of either a coupon for a free kid’s meal from Raising Cane’s or a free hour of jump time at Get Air! You will […]

Story Times

Join us for Story Time on Tuesday mornings beginning September 9th! Toddlers (0-3 years) and their caregivers meet Tuesdays from 10:00 – 10:30 am.  Preschoolers (3-6 years) and their caregivers meet Tuesdays from 11:00 – 11:45 am. Each week focuses on a different theme using books, songs, and finger plays to reinforce the topic and boost early literacy. We incorporate lots of music and […]

Kindergarten Club

Beginning September 25th, join us Thursdays at 6:30 pm to prepare your preschooler for kindergarten!   Children ages 4 – 6 can practice the alphabet, numbers, and motor skills to prepare for kindergarten!   We will practice letter sounds and writing letters using a variety of multisensory literacy activities. Children will also practice the important […]

Chick Hatching

Keep watch on eggs we have in an incubator over a 2 week period. Then, observe live chicks at the library the following week.   Eggs arrive on October 1st. Our chicks should hatch around October 15th and can be observed in the library through October 21st. 

Read, Watch, Listen, Play, Win!

Have a chance to win prizes just for checking out materials at the library! Beginning in October! For every 5 items that you check out in a single transaction, you’ll earn a ticket to put in the drawing of your choice! No limits! The more you check out, the more chances you have to win! […]

Paws for Reading

Register your child for a 10 minute time slot in which they will read a story to a certified therapy dog. Emma is a nonjudgmental listener who will encourage children to read and help struggling readers find confidence.  Emma will be available on Tuesdays: October 14, November 18, and December 9 from 4:00 – 5:00 […]

Trick-or-Treat Book Giveaway

Trick-or-Treat at the library for a new, free book on Thursday, October 30th from 5:00 – 8:00 pm! Stop by the library while you are out trick-or-treating. Pick out a brand new book for keeps! We have a selection of books for patrons of all ages. While supplies last!

Dinovember Egg Hunt

Find a plastic egg hiding in the library and open it to reveal a dino sticker that you get to keep! Take it to a staff member to refill the egg and hide it for someone else!  One egg/sticker per person per day. While supplies last in November. 

Book Sale

Visit the Book Nook on the first Saturday of the month from May – October for great deals on books, DVDs and more. Hours are 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Dino Buddies Reptile Encounter

Dino Buddies will present a unique program on Monday, November 10 at 6:30 pm that includes fun games, crafts, and of course reptile encounters! You will have the opportunity to see, touch, and hold  amazing reptiles! This high-energy program will also feature lifelike dinosaurs, interactive storytelling, themed games, and educational elements that blend fun with […]