All Library programs are free of charge. Please read the following list carefully for appropriate ages, days and times.
Little Storytime
Mondays, January 27 – March 24 (no Little Storytime on January 20)
Tuesdays, January 21 – March 25
10:05, 10:35, & 11:05 a.m.
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.
Little Storytime at the Bellis Fair Branch
Wednesdays, January 22 – March 26
10:05, 10:45, and 11:25 a.m.
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.
Preschool Storytime at the Bellis Fair Branch
Wednesdays, January 22 – March 26
12:05 – 12:35 p.m.
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.
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays, January 23 – March 27
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
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.
Library Explorers
Thursdays, January 16 – March 27
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
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.
Stories and Play
Fridays, January 17 – March 28 (No Stories and Play on Jan. 24)
10:05 and 11:30 a.m.
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 at the Fairhaven Branch
Wednesdays, January 22, February 19 & March 26
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
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.
Cuentos y cantos / Stories and Songs
Los miércoles, el 22 de enero – el 26 de marzo
Wednesdays, January 22 – March 26
4:00 – 4:40 p.m.
Dodson Room, la biblioteca central
Dodson Room, Central Library
Los sábados, el 25 de enero – el 29 de marzo
Saturdays, January 25 – March 29
11:05 – 11:45 a.m.
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.
Baby Time*
Mondays, January 27 – March 10 (no Baby Time on February 17)
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Fridays, January 31 – March 7
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Dodson Room, Central Library
For babies ages birth – 12 months with an adult partner. Songs, rhymes, bounces, movement, and stories. *Pre-registration is required. Call 360-778-7200 or email Bernice at bchang@cob.org for registration information. Note: you are registering for Monday or Friday sessions for all 6 weeks.
Pajama Storytime
Wednesdays, January 29, February 12 & March 13
6:15 – 6:45 p.m.
Dodson Room, Central Library
For children ages 3 – 8 with siblings and family. Bring your favorite stuffy for a fun, cozy storytime with books, songs and felt activities. Wear your jammies (pajamas) if you’d like.
Sunday Crafternoon
Sundays, February 2 & March 16
1:30 – 3:30pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
For ages 9 – 14. Do you like crafting? Join us for fun and creative crafting. The program is free, and all snacks and materials are provided. No registration required.
Builders Club
Mondays, February 10 & March 10
3:30 – 5:30pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
For children ages 4 – 12. Unleash the builder in you! Join us for monthly building challenges! All supplies are provided, including Legos, straw connectors, and more! Duplos and other blocks will also be available for younger children.
Getting Crafty
Tuesday, February 11 & Wednesday, March 19
4:30 – 6:00pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
For ages 6 – 12. Join us for some crafting fun! Each month we will focus on a new craft or put out a bunch of supplies and have open crafting time. All supplies and snacks are provided.
Let’s Read! A Middle Grade Book Group
Thursdays, February 13 & March 13
4:00 – 5:00pm
Conference Room, Central Library
For youth in 5th – 8th grade. At the first meeting, you will receive the first book to discuss at the November book group. Get to know each other and we will pick the rest of the books for the year. Snacks provided. Any questions? Contact Lesley at lsnorman@cob.org
