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Happy New Year!
As we ring in 2026, we look forward to welcoming you to a library filled with friendship, family and fun.
At the library, we try to foster all of those things as well as providing a place for your children to learn, explore and expand their worlds.
Take a look below for all the great things happening at the library this month.
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Homeschoolers Book Club (Grades 4-6)Winter is the best time to curl up with a book! Join our book club and read some good books, have a fun discussion, and maybe make some new friends! All books available in the Youth Department.Friday, January 16, 2:00 p.m.
Registration is required. Click here to register. January Title: Poppy by Avi |
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Bookworms Book Club (Grades 3-6)
Bad Guys Read Good
We'll explore the Bad Guys graphic novel series. Are they Bad Guys or Heroes? Which Bad Guy is your favorite? We'll discuss these ideas and give you ideas of other books you might enjoy!Wednesday, January 7, 6:30 p.m.
Registration is required. Click here to register. |
Jr. Library Explorers: History Makers - Matisse, Magician of Color (Grades K-2)
Let's pretend we are the famous artist, Henry Matisse, and create our own artwork using colorful shapes! Thursday, January 22, 6:30 p.m.
Registration is required. Click here to register |
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Teddy Bear Sleepover (All ages of stuffies)
Have you ever wondered what your stuffed animals do at night? Drop off a favorite stuffed friend and find out! We'll take photos of all their fun and post them for you to see.
Drop off one stuffed animal to the Youth Desk anytime between Monday, January 26 and Thursday, January 29. Pick your stuffed friend back up anytime beginning Monday, February 2.
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Winter Reading Challenge 2026:
Read with Benny (All ages)
This winter, challenge yourself to complete the Bingo board through reading and activities.
Fill in all the squares to complete the challenge and you will win a prize! |
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Draw with Art for Kids Hub Animals
by Art for Kids Hub
Dad Rob [Jensen] and his family have built a huge following [for their YouTube channel Art for Kids Hub], thanks to their ... accessible lessons that gather the whole family to make art together. Their unique, easy-to-follow approach puts fun first, encouraging kids to draw in their own way and be proud of the results. Every idea inside--cute pets, jungle favorites, tiny critters, mythical creatures, and more--encourages you to have fun as a family and fall in love with drawing. By showing both the kid and adult versions of every animal, families can be creative together, and kids can discover the joy in simply drawing and avoid getting frustrated trying to recreate a perfect image--
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Art of Photography
by David J. Clarke
Photography is an art form where people capture still images. The Art of Photography explores the many styles, people, and events that make up the world of photography. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject--
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Art Club (a Graphic Novel)
by Rashad Doucet
After the art programs are cut at his school, Dale Donovan recruits talented artists to create an after-school art club--
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Fitz and Cleo Get Creative
by Jonathan Stutzman
Fitz and Cleo are: siblings (the closest), ghosts (the friendliest), best friends (the tightest), cat owners (Mister Boo approves...of Cleo), and now bandmates (only the gnarliest!), writers (watch out Hemingway!), filmmakers (auteurs), artists (the list goes on?!)... These two know how to keep spirits high and the good times rolling!--Publisher description.
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The Very Young Person's Guide to Ballet Music
by Tim Lihoreau
Learn about the music and stories of ballet in the second book of The Very Young Person's Guide To... series. Pull on your pointe shoes and follow our heroes as they explore beautiful scenes inspired by some of ballet's most loved music, including Swan Lake, Giselle, The Nutcracker, Spartacus, and The Firebird. Young readers can discover iconic moments including Swan Lake's Dance of the Cygnets, The Clog Dance from La Fille Mal Gardâee, and Don Quixote's Dance of the Matadors. Original illustrations capture the beautiful story of the ballet, while the sound button brings the composer's dazzling pieces to life. Every spread features fascinating facts about the ballet, performers, the composer, and the music. Ideal for young children starting music and dance lessons, The Very Young Person's Guide to Ballet Music is guaranteed to delight and inspire.--
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Hello, Broadway!: A Young Person's Guide to the World of Musical Theater
by Emily Hurd
Visit New York City and take in your first Broadway show. This illustrated soundbook is your guide to the world-famous theater district! Join Eleanor and Harry as they head to New York City for their first Broadway show. Discover what it's like to attend a show, enjoy the performance and delight in the magic of musical theater. Beautifully illustrated scenes are accompanied by sound buttons that play iconic musical song clips performed by Broadway stars! Ideal for caregivers who want to share their love of Broadway with their children, Hello, Broadway! is the perfect introduction to the wonderful world of musical theater.
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