Programs for Kids

Storytimes

Thursday Mornings at 10:30am  (Sept-May)  Ages 3-5
Check our events calendar or our facebook page to find out more!

Join Celena, our Children's Librarian, for stories, songs, and fun as we support early literacy and a love of reading! Storytimes are designed for children 5 and under but all ages are welcome! This program is free - no reservations or sign-ups required. Just show up, find a comfy spot on the carpet, and enjoy!

 

    DIY Kids

    Wednesday Afternoons 4:30-5:30pm (Sept-May) Ages 6-11
    Check our events calendar or our facebook page to find out more!

    Children are invited to hang out in the activity room for this self-led S.T.E.A.M. based open-play program. We have a featured activity each week that kids can choose to do as well as board games, STEM kits, Legos, a maker cart, and a show playing from our youth DVD collection. Adults and older siblings are welcome and encouraged as space allows, but for safety - no one under 6 should be in the room.
    (S.T.E.A.M. stands for Science Technology Engineering Art and Math)

     

    Reading Challenges

    Challenges available for all ages - year round!
    Online at wfpl.beanstack.org 

    1000 Books Before Kindergarten - This year round challenge is for children ages 0-5 and the goal is to build those pre-literacy skills!
    Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler. The goal is to read 1,000 books and yes you can repeat books! 

    Ten to Try - This year round challenge is for children ages 6-11 and the goal is to flex those reading muscles and explore a variety of genres.
    For this challenge you'll read 10 books each from 10 different genres. 

    Youth Summer Reading Challenge - This challenge runs from June 1 to July 31 each year and is open to children ages 0-11.

     

    Summer Storytimes

    Thursday Mornings at 10:30am  (June & July) children of all ages (and the young at heart)
    Check our events calendar or our facebook page to find out more!

    Summer Storytimes are designed for all ages! The whole family is invited to join us in the back of the youth department for stories and songs. And don't forget - everyone attending storytime can count these minutes toward their summer reading challenge totals!  
    This program is free - no reservations or sign-ups required. Just show up, find a comfy spot on the carpet, and enjoy!