Tag: Children’s Programming

ADVENTURES with ‘Wild About Reading’ Jungle Jim (All Ages): Wednesday, 7/31/24 at 6 PM

Back by popular demand, Jungle Jim will dazzle you with balloon artistry, comedy and improv with his Wild About Reading Balloon Magic: Where Adventure Begins event! Children ages 3 and up will be in awe of his mad-cap mayhem with  balloons. Audience participation will be part of the gig! Register all your friends and family for this Library Courtyard event. This is an Adventure Begins at Your Library event generously… Read more

ADVENTURES with Carriage Shack Farm (All Ages): Wednesday, 7/17/24 at *6 PM

Due to the forecast, please arrive promptly in case storms come early. Carriage Shack Farms will be here with cute baby animals. We are so excited for this mini petting farm as well as for  pony rides! Please register all who will be in attendance. This is an Adventure Begins at Your Library event generously sponsored by The Friends of Kimball Library.  … Read more

ADVENTURE Begins At Your Library (Summer Reading Program 2024)

Summer Reading registration for the program itself begins on June 6th and will be in person throughout June and July. If we get 200 registrations or more, Kathy Watson is going to KISS A LIVE PIG! Please note that you must register for all events separately. Check out what we have planned… Read more

ADVENTURES with Sharpie Tie-Dye (Ages 3+) Monday, 7/22/24 at 4:30 PM

It’s fun and easy! All you need is white or light colored fabric (we suggest canvas shoes, t-shirts, socks, etc.) and some sharpies to create beautiful works of art. Draw your favorite doodle or make fun designs with your favorite color sharpies. Once you’re satisfied, add some rubbing alcohol and watch the magic happen! You’ll be creating your own unique style in no time. Sharpies in a multitude of colors… Read more

ADVENTURES in Doodles and Drawing (Ages 8+): Tuesday, 7/9/24 starting at 3 PM (DROP-IN)

For many, drawing can be an extremely relaxing practice. Create your own characters or learn from the masters. Stop in to the Children’s Room where we will have all kinds of zentangles to color and how-to-draw books to practice your skills with. Registration is not required for this event. Drop in anytime between 3-5 PM and leave when you must. This is an Adventure Begins at Your Library Summer Reading… Read more

Preschool Playtime (Mondays from 11-Noon)

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

Toddler Time (Toddlers-Preschool) Thursdays from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

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