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Children's Activities April 2026 |
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Lap Sit Story Time
Monday, 10:00
Story Time Room
Ages 0-2
We'll meet in the Story Time Room to read books, sing songs, and practice early literacy skills to develop a love of reading from a young age. Program content usually lasts about half an hour, then participants are encouraged to stay, play, and connect.
April Theme: Transportation
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Story Time
Tuesdays, 10:30 am and 1:00 pm
Thursdays, 10:30 am
Story Time Room, Children's Dept.
Ages 2-5
Story Times include stories, games, music, crafts, and fun. Story Times generally last 45 minutes to an hour, depending on our activity.
April Theme: Transportation
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Music & Movement
Fridays, 10:30
Multipurpose Room
Ages 0-5
Join us for musical fun! We'll dance, sing, and connect through music.
April Theme: Transportation
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Wednesday Play Group
Two Wednesdays a Month, 11:00
Multipurpose Room
Ages 0-5
Join us every other (or just about) Wednesday for a Playgroup! We'll have separated play spaces, sensory activities, crafts, stories, snacks, and a chance for social connections.
This Month's Dates: April 8, April 22
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Kids Cook!
Monday, April 13, 6:00
Multipurpose Room
Grades K-6
Join us once a month to develop your kitchen skills! We'll practice the basics, try new things, and work together to create edible masterpieces.
April Theme: Sandwiches
Registration Required:
Open March 17 - April 11 for the April 13 Meeting
(Open April 20 - May 9 for the May Meeting)
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Science Club
April 8 and April 22, 4:00
Multipurpose Room
Kindergarten - 6th Graders
We'll learn new things about the scientific world, try some experiments, and do some observing.
This Month's Theme: Conservation and Pollution
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Study Buddies
Mondays, 4:00
Children's Department
Register at the front desk or in the Children's Department as a Buddy to meet with the same person every week to practice, or come as needed to meet with various/available buddies without registering.
We are still looking for Helper Buddies! Middle School/High School Helpers preferred. Earn volunteer hours while helping others practice skills!
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Youth Astronomy Network
April 20, 22, 27, 29 and May 4, 3:30-5:30
Bavin Room
Open to 5th Grade Students
A five day course where children will be able to control real telescopes over the internet and learn astrophotography.
Registration is open March 17 until all spots are claimed.
Children must attend all five sessions.
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Builders' Club
April 7 and April 21, 4:00 pm
Children's Department
Join us to build, meet challenges, and connect with other builders! We'll use Legos, Keva Blocks, Magnatiles, K'Nex, and more.
This Month's Theme: Transportation
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Artists' Club
April 14 and April 28, 4:00
Children's Department
Join us to get creative! We'll try new techniques, work with the elements of art, and get a little messy.
This Month's Theme: Collages
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Family Story Time
April 11, 10:30
Story Time Room
Bring the whole family for books, crafts, and fun!
April's Theme: Transportation
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Graphic Novel Book Club
Wednesday, April 15, 4:00
Story Time Room
Join us once a month to talk about our favorite Graphic Novels. We'll alternate each month between a series and a stand alone book.
This Month's Theme: Be Prepared -- Pick up a book in the Children's Department
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Touch-a-Truck
Saturday, April 18, 10:30-1:00
MML Parking Lot
Drop by to get up close and personal with trucks, tractors, and more! We'll be joined by the Fire Department, a humvee, the MML Van, several tractors, and hopefully a few other things. (Miss Jami is still waiting on confirmation on a police car, school bus, and snow plow, so keep your fingers crossed.)
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Homeschool Book Club
Thursday, April 2, 1:00
Multipurpose Room
Homeschool Families are invited to join us once a month to talk about our favorite books. Each month we'll have a theme, just bring something that matches to share with the group. We'll talk about our books.
This Month's Theme: Historical Fiction
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Homeschool Science Club
Thursday, April 9, 1:00
Multipurpose Room
Homeschool Families are invited to join us for scientific fun and discovery. Each month we'll focus on a different topic with books, experiments, observations, and more.
This Month's Theme: Conservation and Pollution
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Homeschool Art Club
Thursday, April 16, 1:00
Multipurpose Room
Homeschool Families are invited to join us to get creative once a month. We'll focus on the elements of art with new techniques and fun projects.
This Month's Theme: Drawing
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Homeschool Builders' Club
Thursday, April 23, 1:00
Multipurpose Room
Homeschool Families are invited to join us once a month to build and meet challenges. We'll use Legos, Keva Blocks, Magnatiles, K'nex, and more.
This Month's Theme: Transportation
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Homeschool Gamers' Club
Thursday, April 30, 1:00
Multipurpose Room
Drop by for fun and games! We have video games, board games, card games, and trivia games.
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Fox on Books Scavenger Hunt