Storytimes and Children’s Programs

Los sábados, el 2 noviembre – el 23 de noviembre/ Saturdays, November 2 – 23
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

Los miércoles, el 6 de noviembre – el 20 de noviembre/Wednesdays, November 6 – 20
3:30 – 4:10 p.m.
Dodson Room, la biblioteca central/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.

Preschool Storytime

Thursdays, November 7, 14, & 21

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.

For children ages 4 – 12. Unleash the builder in you! 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.

Teen Create ‘N Chill

Tuesday, November 26

4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

Lecture Room, Central Library

Middle and high school students are invited to drop in to chill while drawing, crafting, writing, or just hanging out quietly in a mellow space just for them. Bring your hobby and your chill vibe. Drawing, crafting materials and snacks are provided.

Music Class with Music Together!

Wednesday, December 4

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Lecture Room, Central Library

Children ages birth – 5 and the grownups who love them® are invited for a fun-filled family music time! Ms. Audrey of Music Together Fairhaven will lead in music activities ranging from lullabies to full-on jam sessions (with child-friendly instruments).

Youth Winter Craft Fair at the Bellis Fair Mall

Sunday, December 8

2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Inside the Bellis Fair Mall

All community members are invited to attend the Youth Winter Craft Fair to support young entrepreneurs. All items and baked goods will be handmade by youth ages 15 and under. Bring small bills – all sales are cash only. All items will be priced at $5 or less. The festive events are fun for the whole family to enjoy! *Pre-registration is required for youth selling at the craft fair. Check our website for more information.

Stuffy Sleepover!

Wednesday, December 11

6:15 – 6:45 p.m.

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! After storytime, your stuffy is invited to spend the night at the library!

Let’s Read! A Middle Grade Book Group

Thursday, December 12

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Dodson Room, Central Library

For 5th – 8th graders. Are you a middle schooler who would like to hang out and talk about books? If so, join us on the 2^nd Thursday of the month for our Middle Grade Book Group. We pick different books, we read them, and then each month we get together to talk about that book and have snacks! 

We’ll meet in the Dodson Room located in the back of the Children’s Department from 4:00 – 5:00pm. Snacks are provided. Please contact Lesley at lsnorman@cob.org or 360-778-7211 to sign up and find out what we are reading.

Pinecone Party!

Friday, December 13

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Lecture Room, Central Library

For ages 3 – 8 with siblings and family welcome. A special read-aloud followed by pinecone-inspired crafts. 

Getting Crafty @ the Library

Thursday, December 19

4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

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.  

Builders Club at the Central Library

Friday, December 27

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Lecture Room, Central Library

For children ages 4 – 12. Unleash the builder in you! 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.  

Winter Crafts

Monday, December 23

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Lecture Room, Central Library

For children ages 4 – 12. Create a variety of fun winter crafts! All supplies provided.

Note of Thanks

Monday, December 30

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Lecture Room, Central Library

Fun for children of all ages! Use a variety of craft supplies to make thank-you notes for friends and family. All craft supplies provided.

New Years Eve Craft-a-Palooza!

Tuesday, December 31

2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Lecture Room, Central Library

For ages 9 – 13. Come make some amazing crafts with cool materials. You bring your creativity and imagination, and we will provide the supplies and snacks!

Building and Crafting Fun!

Thursday, January 2

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Lecture Room, Central Library

Fun for children of all ages! We will have a variety of crafting and loose parts building materials for you to create with and use your imagination!

Pokémon Club

Friday, January 3

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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.