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What Doesn’t Belong?
While you’re at the library looking for a book, also look for a random object that has no business being in a library. It will be sitting in plain sight, but doesn’t belong. Leave the object where it is and tell a staff member what the random object is and you win a piece of […]
Break-In Bags
Use your critical thinking skills to find the number code to unlock your loot! Request Easy, Medium, or Hard levels. Easy: Kindergarten – 2nd gradesMedium: 3rd – 5th gradesHard: 6th – 12th grades Prizes inside are for keeps. The bag, lock, and binder clip must be returned to the library after one week. […]
Take-N-Make Craft: Ghost Magnet
Pick up a craft kit beginning Monday, October 18 to make a foam ghost magnet. They require no gluing or cutting – includes self adhesive foam pieces. Pick up curbside or inside the library, while supplies last.
Mad Scientist Halloween
Drop in Saturday, October 23 between 1:30 – 4:30 pm and visit the different stations. Read the books and complete the activities to earn prizes! Activities include: Build a tower of marshmallow pumpkins Construct a catapult and launch candy Measure pumpkins Make a bat straw rocket And much more!!
Hallow-Read Around the World
All ages can sign up for the Hallow-Read Around the World Reading Challenge on Beanstack. Between October 1 – October 31, log your reading and complete the selected activities. Earn tickets for the Grand Prize Drawings! You have a chance to win a $15 gift card to one of the following establishments: McDonald’s, DQ, London Coffee […]
Story Times
Join us for Story Time on Tuesday mornings. 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 movement. There are […]
Kindergarten Club
Join us Thursdays at 6:30 pm to prepare your preschooler for kindergarten! Children ages 3 – 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 fine motor skills […]
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 September 1st. Our chicks should hatch around September 15th and can be observed in the library until September 22nd.
Book Sale
Visit the Book Nook on the first Saturday of the month from June – October for great deals on books, DVDs and more. Hours are 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Gnome on a Tome
Gnorbert the Gnome is somewhere in the library reading his books. Patrons of all ages can find him, tell a staff member, and earn a piece of candy. Gnorbert moves to a new spot every Monday, so come back each week to find him!