Children’s Programs
Note: School groups and/or groups of six or more are encouraged to contact the Children’s Librarian to schedule a special time for your group.
DIY Activities:
Autumn Critters Scavenger Hunt: Tuesday, September 8 – Thursday, October 22, Children’s Department. Look for squirrels, owls, turkeys, foxes and chipmunks around the Children’s Department and fill in the letters to answer the question on the Scavenger Hunt form. The forms will be available across from the staff desk in the Children’s Department starting September 8. Turn your Scavenger Hunt form in for a chance to win a fabulous fall gift basket.
Read Your Way through the Alphabet: Tuesday, December 15 – Tuesday, February 16. Children ages 2 – 11 are encouraged to read 26 books to earn a reading medal (while supplies last) and have their name entered into a drawing to win a prize basket. Forms will be available in the Children’s Department across from the staff desk or download one from here starting December 15. Three children will each win a prize basket.
If I Were a Book: Monday, January 5 – Monday, February 22. Children ages 5 – 11 are invited to create a book title, genre, setting, main characters and then create a book cover on a form provided by the library. Forms will be available in the Children’s Department across from the staff desk or download one from here starting January 5. Participants will be entered into a drawing. Three winners will each win a $30 Walmart gift card.
Weekly Program
Toddler Time: Mondays, 10:30 am, Children’s Department. Join Ms. Susan for stories, songs, crafts and creative play. Aimed at ages 1-5, but all are welcome. Dates: October 5, 19, *26; November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; December *7, 14; January 4, 11, 25; February 1, 8, 22. NOTES: *Our Halloween program will be October 26 – adults and children are welcome to dress in costume. Bringing treats to share is optional – count approximately 25-30. Mrs. Claus will visit Toddler Time on December 7.
Special Events
Stay and Play: Saturday, October 24, 10:30 am – 2:00 pm, Children’s Department. Studies show that children learn through play. Bring your children to interact with a variety of playthings and socialize with other children
Halloween Handouts: Saturday, October 31, 10:30 am – 2:30 pm, Children’s Department. Treats and reads for trick or treaters. Children are invited to stop by the Children’s Department in their costumes – or not in costume – to get some candy and choose a book to keep.
Friday with Friends: Friday, November 6, 10:30 am, Children’s Department. Join Ms. Kelley for story time fun and crafts. Aimed at homeschoolers ages 4-8, but all are welcome.
Turkey Talk: Saturday, November 7, 11:00 am, Slater Room. Mike Morton from Sundance Kids Farm will bring some of his turkeys to visit with the children. Ms. Susan will share a turkey story, Mike will talk about turkeys, and then the kids can mingle with the turkeys.
Jingle and Mingle: Saturday, December 12, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. Children’s Department. Stop by to say hello to Santa and Mrs. Claus, take a photo, make some Christmas crafts, and ice a delicious cookie. Supplies provided while they last.
After School with Mrs. Claus. Wednesday, December 16, 4:30 pm, Children’s Department. Mrs. Claus loves books and she especially enjoys sharing books with children. Join Mrs. Claus as she shares holiday stories, songs, crafts, treats and some giveaways.
Stay and Play.Saturday, January 2, 10:30 am – 2:00 pm, Children’s Department. Studies show that children learn through play. Bring your children to interact with a variety of playthings and socialize with other children.
Friday with Friends. Friday, January 29, 10:30 am, Children’s Department. Join Ms. Kelley for story time fun and crafts. Aimed at homeschoolers ages 4 – 8, but all are welcome.
Valentine, Sweet Valentine. Wednesday, February 10, 3:30 – 6:00 pm, Children’s Department. Children of all ages are invited to stop by and make a Valentine for their special someone. A variety of craft materials will be out so children can create their own Valentines to make and take.
Stay and Play. Saturday, February 13, 10:30 am – 2:00 pm, Children’s Department. Studies show that children learn through play. Bring your children to interact with a variety of playthings and socialize with other children.
I Love Dogs. Saturday, February 27, 11:00 am, Children’s Department. A Dog-themed story time that includes stories, songs, and craft. Special guests include some New Hope Assistance Dogs with whom the children can interact.
Available All Year
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: Help put your child on the right track for kindergarten and build a solid foundation for academic success by reading early and often to your child. The Warren Library provides the opportunity to participate in this popular program open for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Information about this program and reading logs can be found on our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten page here. When visiting the library, information and a reading log for the first 100 books can be found on a shelf directly across from the staff desk in the Children’s Department. Those who prefer an online method may keep track at Reader Zone. Register on their website www.readerzone.com using the program code fc392. Like apps? Download the Reader Zone app from Google Play, the App Store or Amazon by searching for “Reader Zone”; be sure to use program code fc392.
Portions of these programs are possible due to the generous donations made at the Annual Fundraiser.
