Storytimes and Children’s Programs

Preschool Storytime @ Central

Thursdays, October 1 – November 19, 10:30 – 11:30 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 @ Central

Fridays, October 2 – November 20

10:05 – 11:05 am OR 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!

Little Storytime @ Central

Mondays, October 5 – November 16

Tuesdays, October 6 – November 17

10:05 am, 10:35 am, & 11:05 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 @ Central

Mondays, October 5 – November 16, 3:30 – 4:15 pm

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 @ Bellis Fair

Wednesdays, October 14 – November 18 (no Little Storytime on October 7 or November 11)

10:05 am, 10:45 am, & 11:25 am

Multipurpose Room, 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 @ Bellis Fair

Wednesdays, October 14 – November 18 (no Preschool Storytime on October 7 or November 11)

12:05 – 12:35 pm

Multipurpose Room, 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 @ Central

Wednesdays, October 14 – November 18, 4:00 – 4:40 pm (No Cuentos y cantos on Nov. 11)

Dodson Room, Central Library

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.

Cuentos y cantos / Stories and Songs @ Bellis Fair

Saturdays, October 17 – November 21, 11:00 – 11:45 am

Multipurpose Room, Bellis Fair 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.

Spooktacular Crafts @ Central

Thursday, October 22, 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Lecture Room, Central Library

For youth in 5^th – 8^th grade. Come create some spooky art with us! All supplies and snacks are provided.

Builders Club @ Fairhaven

Wednesday, October 28, 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Wednesday, November 18, 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.

Pajama Storytime @ Central

Thursday, October 29, 5:15 – 5:45 pm

Dodson Room, Central Library

For children ages 3 – 8 with siblings and family. Join us with your favorite stuffy for a fun, cozy storytime with books, songs and felt activities. Wear your jammies (pajamas) if you’d like!

Builders Club @ Central

Tuesday, November 3, 3:30 – 5:00 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.

Foliage Fiesta @ Central

Thursday, November 5, 2:00 – 3:30 pm

Lecture Room, Central Library

For ages 3 – 8 and their families. Join us for a read aloud followed by leaf-inspired crafts.

Let’s Read! A Middle Grade Book Group @ Central

Thursday, November 12, 4:00 – 5:30 pm

Lecture Room, Central Library

For youth entering 5^th – 8^th grade in the fall. Join us for book discussion, activities, and snacks. *Pre-registration is required. Contact Lesley at lsnorman@cob.org for registration information.

Stuffy Sleepover! @ Central

Tuesday, November 17, 5:15 – 5:45 pm

Dodson Room at the Central Library

For children ages 3 – 8 with siblings and family. Join us with your favorite stuffy for a fun, cozy storytime with books, songs and felt activities. Wear your jammies (pajamas) if you’d like! After storytime, your stuffy is invited to spend the night at the library!

Art Lab @ Central

Thursday, November 19, 3:00 – 5:00 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.