Category: Children’s Services

Curious Creatures (Register Gr. K-5) Wednesday, 11/8/23 at 6 PM

Curious Creatures provides experienced and professional exhibitors who teach respect and appreciation for exotic and unusual animals. Their presentation is hands-on and interactive. They include interesting facts and stories about the creatures in an educational and entertaining environment. They bring 6 animals to all of the events: baby alligator, snake, tortoise, rabbit, bearded dragon and a chinchilla. The exhibitor chooses 2-4 other animals on the day of the event. The… Read more

Flying High Dogs w/ Mike Piazza (All Ages) Wednesday, 10/25/23 at 4 PM

You haven’t seen dogs jump so high! Watch these beautiful dogs perform all kinds of tricks in this spectacular show. These are some of the most athletic Border Collies on the planet, performing for the NFL, NBA, MLS, Animal Planet and many more! This act is perfect for animal lovers of all ages! They perform a variety of frisbee & other entertaining tricks during the performance, with many opportunities for… Read more

1000 Books Before Kindergarten!

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

1000 Books Reading Log

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

Children’s Room iPads

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

Launchpads are here!

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