Children’s Librarian: Susan Slater sslater@warrenlibrary.org 814 723-4650 x126
Children’s Room Assistant: Kelley Wood
Children’s Autumn 2024 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 16, 23, 30; October 7, 21, *28; November 4, 18, 25; December 2, 9, 16. NOTE: *Our Halloween program will be October 28 – adults and children are welcome to dress in costume. Bringing treats to share is optional – count approximately 25-30.
Reading Incentive:
Smokey Bear Reading Challenge: Smokey Bear turned 80 years old this year! Help Smokey Bear celebrate his birthday by learning how to prevent wildfires and help the environment. Pick up a Smokey Bear Reading Challenge form in the Children’s Department across from the staff desk or download it here: Smokey Bear Reading Challenge.docx. and here: Smokey Bear Pledge (print both pages). Turn your reading challenge in by November 18 to have your name entered into a drawing for a Smokey Bear gift basket. Meet Smokey Bear during our Say Hello to Smokey Bear program on September 30. See details below.
Special Events
Spinning Tales by April Cox: Tuesday, September 3, 6:00 pm, Slater Room. All ages are invited to join farmer and fiber artist April Cox. April raises alpacas in Spartansburg for their fleece. She creates and teaches the arts of spinning, crochet, needle and wet felting. Her workshop is magical! She mesmerizes her audience by spinning while transporting them to a make-believe land with fairy tales that relate to spinning wheels. Registration mandatory. Register on our website: https://warren-pa.whofi.com/calendar/event/111027?method=embed
National Coloring Day: Saturday, September 14, 10:30 – 5:00 pm. Put some color in your life! In honor of National Coloring Day coloring sheets, crayons, markers and colored pencils will be available in the Adult, Teen and Children’s departments. Take a coloring sheet home with you or stay awhile, relax and color.
Say Hello to Smokey Bear: Monday, September 30, 4:00 pm, Children’s Department. Allegheny National Forest Park Ranger Alisen Downs will share the story of Smokey the Bear, discuss fire safety and encourage the children to create a drawing for Smokey, who will make an appearance and visit with the children. Children in attendance will receive a Smokey Bear activity book. Registration not required.
Light Up with Leaves: Saturday, October 12, 1:00 pm, Slater Room. For students in grades K-8. Warren County Master Gardeners will share their knowledge of why leaves change color and fall down in the autumn. They will provide examples of leaves and identify the tree they came from. Children will create their own glass leaf lantern to take home. Supplies provided by the Master Gardeners. Registration mandatory. Registration slips will be available in the Children’s Department starting September 16.
Halloween Handouts: Thursday, October 31, 3:30 – 6:30 pm, Children’s Department. Treats and reads for trick or treaters. Children are invited to stop by the Children’s Department in their costumes to get some candy and choose a book to keep.
Christmas Magic Show: Saturday, November 30, 11:30 am, Slater Room. The Thanksgiving turkey is all gone, now it’s time to get ready for Christmas. Join our favorite magician Cris Johnson for a holiday-themed magic show that’s interactive, hilarious and suitable for kids of all ages and fun-loving adults. One lucky child will help Cris create a 50-foot decoration for the Christmas Tree that comes from a weird place, a drawing of The Grinch comes to life, and a lovely indoor “snowstorm” will delight both young and old. This show can accommodate 116 attendees. All will be seated at a first come, first seated basis.
After School with Mrs. Claus: Monday, December 9, 4:30 pm, Children’s Department. Mrs. Claus loves books and children, and she especially enjoys sharing books with children. Join Mrs. Claus as she shares holiday stories, songs, crafts, treats and some giveaways. Registration not required.
Holiday Open House: Saturday, December 14, 11:30-12:30 pm, Children’s Department. Stop by the Children’s Department to say hello to Santa and Mrs. Claus, make some Christmas crafts, and ice a delicious cookie. Supplies provided while they last. Registration not required.
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 is providing 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 Midwinter Library Fundraiser.
