Category: Children’s Services

Mother Goose on the Loose: Mondays @10:15 (Babies-Toddlers)

Welcome to Mother Goose on the Loose! (Fall Session is currently FULL with a waitlist. Winter session opens for registration on 12/9/23 and starts on 1/8/24.) Infants through age 3 with their caregivers are invited to join us for simple stories, rhymes, finger plays, and songs modeling after the Mother Goose curriculum. Please feel welcome to stay after the session to allow for playtime and socializing for all ages. If… Read more

ADVENTURES in Candy (Ages 10+): Tuesday, 7/2/24 at 4:30 PM

Do you like candy? Have you ever made candy sushi? Kids ages 10 and up are invited to this sweet program. We’ll play all kinds of candy related games and snack on the candy sushi we make. This is an Adventure Begins at Your Library event generously sponsored by The Friends of Kimball Library.… Read more

ADVENTURES with Wildlife Encounters (All Ages): Wednesday, 6/26/24 at 6 PM

Our friends at Wildlife Encounters Ecology and Wellness Center will return this year with a selection of live animals in the Library Courtyard to educate and delight you! Wildlife Encounters’ live-animal outreach programs are educational, interactive, and fun! Their educator will lead the group on an “imaginary safari around the world!” Meet animals whose ancestors lived in a variety of habitats and places on Earth, while discovering their amazing adaptations,… Read more

ADVENTURES in Cupcake Wars (T/weens) Tuesday, 6/25/24 at 4:30 PM

Teens and tweens, THIS MEANS WAR! (FRIENDLY war.) T/weens (entering grade 5 in the fall and up) are welcome to participate. Please bake your own cupcakes in advance, and practice your decorating in the days prior if you choose. At the event start, you will have 30 minutes to frost and decorate your three cupcakes in any way you choose. The theme is “ADVENTURE BEGINS AT YOUR LIBRARY” named after… Read more

ADVENTURES in Brown Bag Book Club (Grades 3-5): Thursday, 6/20/24 at 6 PM

It’s the popular Brown Bag Book Club for kids in Grade 3-5!  Bring food in a brown bag and be ready for talking! Drinks and treats will be served, so get your book and join us! Books can be picked up in the children’s room. June: The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail  by Richard Peck. He is a bit of a misfit, as he is shorter than the other… Read more

ADVENTURES with Magic Fred! Summer Reading Kick-Off Event: Tuesday, 6/18/24 at 6 PM

We are so excited to announce our 2024 SUMMER READING KICK-OFF SHOW with Magic Fred! Due to the intense heat index we will meet inside. Seating capacity inside is 105 and children have priority. Please bring bottled water. Get ready for Magic Fred’s high energy magic and comedy show packed full of fun and surprises with a lot of audience participation!  Invite your friends and neighbors to register as well… Read more

ADVENTURES in LEGO Challenges (Ages 3+): Monday, 7/1/24 from 1 – 7 PM

We’ll have the Lego drawer unlocked for our talented builders. Drop-in anytime between 1-7 PM and see what you can build. Need some ideas? We’ve got you covered. We’ll have several challenges for you to try out. Registration is not necessary for this program. Parents please be advised that the Duplos will be put away. This is NOT an activity for children under the age of 3 without supervision.… Read more

PAWS to Read with Orla: Wednesday, 6/5/24 (By appointment only)

Orla will be back for PAWS to Read on Wednesday, June 5th from 3:30 PM-4:30 PM. For many children, reading can be a daunting task. This can be especially true for shy, quiet kids. Paws To Read offers readers a quiet, calm opportunity to practice and gain their reading confidence with a friendly dog. Orla, the Golden Retriever therapy dog and her handler Kate are here to provide a “judgement… Read more