For Youth
The library hosts programs and services especially for children.
Story Time
- Story Time is every Wednesday at 10:00am in our children's area.
- Share the fun of reading with your children ages 5 and under (all ages are welcome)! Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. These 30-to-40-minute programs are designed to promote language and listening skills, expand children’s imaginations and arouse their curiosity about the world around them.
- We do not offer Story Time during the summer months due to our Summer Library Program.
Books for Newborns
- The library donates books to the local hospital.
- These books are then presented to newborns and their parents to emphasize the importance of reading in early childhood development.
Summer Library Program
- This program goes from the end of May through the end of July.
- Each year there is a different theme provided by the State Library of Iowa.
- The Program provides reading incentives, games, crafts, & featured performers.
- Children can participate in all aspects of this program or only the ones that interest them the most.
- Children of all ages are welcome to attend.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
- Program to encourage parents to read to their children when they are young.
- Parents read 500 books to their children before the child enters Kindergarten.
- The child receives recognition through small prizes and through our wall of honor.
- Once the child completes the program, he/she goes through a graduation ceremony.
Lego Challenge
- Kids use Legos to build a new challenge each month.
- This is scheduled one Thursday night at 6:30pm each month.
- Kids of all ages are welcome to attend and parents are encouraged to attend as well.
- Snacks are provided.
Family Fun Night
- Families are invited to attend. All ages welcome.
- This is scheduled for one Thursday night at 6:30pm each month.
- Each month, there is a different activity for kids and parents to enjoy.
- Snacks are provided.
Kids' Movies
- Join us monthly for our free movie showing.
- Movies are shown on the big screen with surround sound.
- Popcorn is provided.
After School STEAM
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Kids 7 and up join us on Monday afternoons after school for STEAM activities.
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The first Monday of the month will be our Movie afternoon.
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Kids will explore, experiment and discover through hands on learning activities.
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Transportation is available at 3:05pm for free through SWITA at the primary elementary school and drop off at the library.
Special Programming
- Several times throughout the year, we will offer programs on Saturdays or at additional times throughout the month.
- Examples of some of the programs we offer are art programs, Love Your Library Programs, Stuffed Animal Sleepovers & etc.