YES! It’s Walking Tacos. Can’t go to Mexico? Make your own dinner tonight right in the bag! Come have fun and cook with a friend.
This is an ‘ALL TOGETHER NOW’ Summer Reading event. Register please.… Read more 
Do you love Pokemon? Learn how to make a habitat just for your favorite friend. All materials will be included but feel free to bring your own.
Register here!… Read more 
Why organize a gathering time to ‘just’ play? Play improves the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children and young people. Through play, children learn about the world and themselves. They also learn skills they need for study, work and relationships such as: confidence.
Caregivers also need time to connect and form relationships with other adults who are caring for similar aged children. If a time is organized, we… Read more 
Did you know that play is extremely important for a child’s development? Play improves the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children and young people. Through play, children learn about the world and themselves. They also learn skills they need for study, work and relationships such as: confidence.
Drop into the Children’s Room on Thursdays anytime from 11:30-1:30 and play with the stations we’ve set up for you. We’ll… Read more 
Young friends ages 3-6 (and their caregivers) are encouraged to join us for some tactile fun, stories, finger plays or actions songs, and crafts. We’ll have several stations set up with fun activities that will build on our fine motor and other skills. We might get a little messy in this class, but that’s part of the fun!
Register on the date you want to start on the ONLINE calendar.… Read more 
Drop in on Wednesday mornings between 10:15 and 11:45 in the Children’s Craft Barn so your ‘curious creatures’ can explore some sensory learning materials. Play will be monitored and guided by caregivers. The Library will set the stage for curious minds. Toddlers and preschool children are welcome with their caregivers and siblings. Come when you can, leave when you must!
*Adult supervision is necessary.… Read more 
Register your children for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten so they can be literary superstars!
Children from birth through kindergarten graduation are eligible to be part of this program. For every 100 books that are read to them, they move up a level. There are small prizes and sticker incentives along the way. It’s time to get started!
Visit Kimball Library in person to register your children and begin the process.… Read more 
There are two options to receive your reading log for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten that allow participants to join in the program.
Print out as many of the attached coloring sheets as you need and bring them into the library as you complete them. You may also receive one each time you visit in person. 1000bookscolorinlog-2
When you complete the first sheet (the first 100 books), bring it in to… Read more 
We have loaded them up with book and early literacy apps, and you will be able to check them out to a designated area by the Children’s Desk to use. Most of the apps are appropriate for preschool age children as well as there are some that you can use with toddlers. There are some apps that are geared for elementary age as well. They are for Library use only.… Read more 
Come and check out the latest tech from the Kimball Library.
Launchpads are educational tablets designed to be checked out, used, and enjoyed by kids! The tablets are pre-loaded with fun games and activities, without access to Wi-Fi or purchase suggestions. Kids can choose their path and follow it at their own pace to practice life skills, STEAM concepts, and reading.
Launchpads are available for a 1 week loan with… Read more