Storytimes and Children’s Programs

Little Storytime

Mondays, February 2 – March 23 (No Little Storytime on Feb. 16)

Tuesdays, February 3 – March 24

10:05 – 10:35 am, 10:35 – 11:05 am, and 11:05 – 11:35 am

Dodson Room, Central Library

For children ages birth – 3 with an adult partner. Join us for simple stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement. Lots of fun!

Library Explorers

Mondays, February 2 – March 23, 3:30 – 4:15 pm (No Library Explorers on Feb. 16)

Lecture Room, Central Library

For ages 6 – 10 with families welcome. Explore the world and wonders of the library through fun stories, experiments, crafts and more.

Little Storytime at the Bellis Fair Branch

Wednesdays, February 4 – March 25

10:05 – 10:35 am, 10:45 – 11:15 am, and 11:25 – 11:55 am

Early Learning Center, Bellis Fair Branch

For children ages birth – 3 with an adult partner. Join us for simple stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement. Lots of fun. Note: If entering the mall before 11 a.m., use the entrance next to Target or the Food Court entrance.

Preschool Storytime at the Bellis Fair Branch

Wednesdays, February 4 – March 25, 12:05 – 12:35 pm

Early Learning Center, Bellis Fair Branch

For children ages 3 – 5 with an adult partner. Join us for fun and engaging stories, songs, fingerplays, and a simple craft.

Cuentos y cantos / Stories and Songs

Los miércoles, el 21 de enero – el 25 de marzo / Wednesdays, February 4 – March 25
4:00 – 4:40 pm
Dodson Room, la biblioteca central / Dodson Room, Central Library

Los sábados, el 24 de enero – el 28 de marzo / Saturdays, February 7 – March 28
11:05 – 11:45 am
El centro de aprendizaje temprano, La sucursal del centro comercial Bellis Fair / Early Learning Center, Bellis Fair Mall Branch

Una hora de cuentos bilingües para niños y sus cuidadores/familias. Disfrute de cuentos y canciones divertidos en español y inglés.  

A bilingual storytime for kids and their caregivers/families. Enjoy fun stories and songs in both Spanish and English.

Preschool Storytime

Thursdays, February 5 – March 26, 10:30 – 11:00 am

Dodson Room, Central Library

For children ages 3 – 5 with an adult partner. Join us for fun and engaging stories, songs, fingerplays, and a simple craft.

Stories and Play

Fridays, February 6 – March 27 (No Stories and Play on Jan. 30)

10:05 – 11:05 am and 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Lecture Room, Central Library

For children ages 3 – 5. This is a storytime and facilitated play experience for young children and the adults who take care of them.  Come enjoy stories, songs, play and activities!

Builders Club

Tuesday, February 10, 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Lecture Room, Central Library

For children ages 4 – 12. Join us for new monthly building challenges! All supplies are provided, including Legos, straw connectors, and more! Duplos and other blocks will also be available for younger children.

Let’s Read! A Middle Grade Book Group*

Thursday, February 12, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Lecture Room, Central Library

For youth in 5^th – 8^th grade. Our book group meets on the second Thursday of each month. Snacks provided.

*Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Contact Lesley at lsnorman@cob.org about registration information.

Art Lab

Thursday, February 19, 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Lecture Room, Central Library

For youth in 5th – 8th grade. Feeling creative? Come to Art Lab! Each month we will focus on a specific art medium and we’ll get creative together. All supplies provided.  

Builders Club at the Fairhaven Branch

Wednesday, February 25, 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Fireplace Room, Fairhaven Library

For children ages 4 – 12. Unleash the builder in you! All supplies are provided, including Legos, straw connectors, and more! Duplos and other blocks will also be available for younger children.  

Pokémon Club

Thursday, February 26, 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Lecture Room, Central Library

For ages 7 – 11. Join fellow Pokémon fanatics for a Pokémon meet-up. All experience levels welcome! Come with friends or make new ones! Enjoy crafts, games, and other activities.