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Teens and tweens are invited to the library to put their taste buds to the ultimate test. Find out if you can tell the difference between hot and mild, lemon and lime and other tricky food combos. Registration required. Some food allergens may be present.
This sensory story time is geared to differently-able children ages 3-10 years who have a hard time in large groups, are on the autism spectrum or have other developmental delays and/or sensitivity to sensory overload. Siblings are welcome.
Life is the bubbles at this dance party. Hang out with Ariel from The Little Mermaid, too.
Museum educators treat kids ages 3-6 to a story among the art Ages 4-7. Registration required.
Compete to see how high you can stack candy hearts? Can you make them float? Answer these questions and more.
Explore electricity with Brain Monkeys! Using Snap Circuits kits, students will get a chance to create simple circuits that make lights turn on, motors spin and sometimes even things fly.
Catch a screening of Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time at the library. Rated PG
Family Story Times are held on Thursday mornings in the lower level meeting room. Geared for ages 6 and under but everyone is welcome to attend. Daycare centers are asked to arrive early. Each session lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Drop-In Family Story Times for children include picture, pop-up and interactive...
Children of all ages are invited to experience their favorite stories via live theater performances and audience participation. Enjoy "Where the Wild Things Are," "The Sneeches" and other children’s books while role-playing, creating sound effects and making rhythms along with the Magic Carpet performers. The focus of the Magic...
Music comes alive at KinderConcert, a 30-minute concert designed especially for children ages five and under. No worries about wiggly tots sitting still for a concert as they’ll dance and move to the music - and be mesmerized by a story, too.
Members of the A2SO join movement specialist Gari...
Enjoy toys and learning materials as you and your child meet new friends.
This is a time for babies up to 2 years old and their grown-ups to gather and play. The library will provide the space and a variety of toys. Each playgroup includes 15 minutes of stories, rhymes and songs followed by open playtime. Parents/guardians must remain with their children....
