Children’s 2025 Autumn Program Schedule
Note: Preschools, daycares and/or groups of six or more are encouraged to call the Children’s Librarian to schedule a special time for your group.
Weekly Program
Toddler Time: Mondays, 10:30 am, Children’s Department. Aimed at ages 1-5 but all are welcome. Join Ms. Susan for stories, songs, crafts and creative play. Dates: September 15, 22, 29; October 6, 20, 27; November 3, 10, 17, 24; December 1, 8, 15. NOTE: *Our Halloween program will be October 27 – adults and children are welcome to dress in costume. Bringing treats to share is optional – count approximately 25-30.
Monthly Programs
Homeschool Hangout: 11:00 am, Children’s Department, third Thursday of the month. Aimed at homeschoolers in grades 2-5. Ms. Susan will share a fiction or nonfiction book followed by an activity. Parents can connect and collaborate with each other. Children can bring a lunch or snack to eat after the activity. Dates: September 18; October 16; November 20; December 18.
Friday with Friends: 10:30 am, Children’s Department. Join Ms. Kelley once a month for story time fun and crafts. Aimed at homeschoolers ages 4-8, but all are welcome. Dates: September 26; October 24; November 21; December 19.
Special Programs
Jingle and Mingle: Saturday, December 13, 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 17, 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.
Movie Matinee: Tuesday, December 30, 11:30 am – 1:10 pm, Slater Room. Runtime: 93 minutes. Rating: PG. A 2025 animated movie about a children’s popular book character that is half dog, half man.
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 young children. 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.
