This program is especially designed for parents and caregivers to introduce their young infants to books, songs, music, bounces and rhymes. We'll start with a 15 minute adult-child interaction portion, followed by 15 minutes of social time for babies to play and adults to chat. Due to the interactive nature of the programs, we recommend one adult per child and that only children of the appropriate developmental age attend. All sessions are drop-in and no pre-registration is required.

Join us:

Tuesdays at 1:00 or 2:30 PM:

November 3, 10 December 1

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Once your baby is walking, join our more active baby program. We'll be sharing books, rhymes, music and more in a 15 minute adult-child interaction portion followed by 15 minutes of social time for babies to play and adults to chat. Due to the interactive nature of the programs we recommend one adult per child, and that only children of the appropriate developmental age attend. All sessions are drop-in and no pre-registration is required.

Join us:

Tuesdays at 9:45 or 10:45 AM
 

November 3, 10 December 1

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Enjoy a musical program in the Story Room

Wednesdays at 9:45 AM
 

November 4, 11

Thursdays at 9:45 AM
 

November 5, 12

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You and your child are active participants in this 30 minute circle time. We'll share the simplest of books and stories - just right for 2 and 3-year olds - and include lots of fun finger plays, puppets, songs, and get-up-and-move activities. Due to the interactive nature of the programs we recommend one adult per child, and that only children of the appropriate developmental age attend. All sessions are drop-in an no pre-registration is required.

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This is a time for your independent preschool listener to experience the joy of children's literature. We'll share the very best in picture books, classic tales, flannel board stories, puppets, and rhymes. Adults are welcome but not required to attend. All sessions are drop-in and no pre-registration is required. Adults with children younger than 4 years old need to remain in the Youth Services area with their children.

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Join us in the Library Lounge for stories, crafts, snacks and more!
Registration is required. Registration begins on the first day of the program month.

Oodles of Noodles

From magical pasta pots to pasta super heros, join us as we share stories celebrating one of our favorite foods!

Winter Wonderland

Welcome winter with snow-filled stories and a craft!

Brown Bag Book Club Grades 4-6

Each month this book discussion group talks about a different book. What to bring? Your thoughts about the monthly read and your dinner - in a brown bag, of course. We'll provide dessert and a drink. Check at the Youth Services Desk for book discussion titles.
Registration is required. Registration begins on the first day of the program month.  

Tuesday November 17, 5:30 to 6:30 PM Aurora County All-Stars  by Deborah Wiles

Tuesday December 15, 5:30 to 6:30 PM Snow Treasure   by Marie McSwigan

Tuesday January 26, 5:30 to 6:30 PM Treasure Island  by Robert Louis Stevenson

Tuesday February 23, 5:30 to 6:30 PM No Talking  by Andrew Clements

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Teen events vary. Please check our Teen Spot or ask a Youth Services librarian about current programs.

Tours provide an overview of the library’s collection and services for children. The library schedules tours for first grade classes from public schools in the library's service area. Other groups in the community have the opportunity to schedule special tours for their needs as well. Interested adults can either call Youth Services to schedule a tour or complete the Library Visits & Orientation form and return it to the library. Tour requests need to be made at least two weeks in advance.

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We show full-length feature films free of charge during school vacation days.

Upcoming Movies:

Halloween, Christmas, and Children's Book Week are celebrated with special programs.

2008 Halloween Parade Streaming Video

This is a special reading program for students in Grades 4 and 5 who participate in reading teams. The teams read from a list of 20 books during the period of November to March. After preliminary written rounds, 16 teams compete in a series of oral battles for the championship.

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We offer a ten-week summer reading/listening program for pre-readers and independent readers as well as separate reading programs for teens and adults. Participants receive awards for reading or listening. Many programs and special performances are scheduled for the summer.

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