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Children's Activities January 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.
January Theme: Winter Fun
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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.
January Theme: Winter Fun
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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.
January Theme: Winter Fun
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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: January 7, January 21
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Kids Cook!
Monday, January 12, 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.
January Theme: Soup
Registration Required:
Open December 22 - January 10 for the January 12 Meeting
(Open January 20 - February 7 for the February Meeting)
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Science Club
January 14 and January 28, 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: Astronomy--Moons/Planets
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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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Slime Saturday
Saturday, January 31, 10:30
Multipurpose Room
Drop by for some slimy fun! We'll try different slime recipes and have fun getting messy.
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Robotics Program
Monday, January 26, 6:00
Multipurpose Room
Kindergarten - 6th Graders
We'll be trying some hands on Robotic Work this time!
Registration is REQUIRED and will be open Monday January 5 through Saturday January 24.
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Builders' Club
January 6 and January 20, 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: Ohio Firsts
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Picture Book Club
January 7, 4:00
Story Time Room
Join us once a month to to talk about our favorite picture books! Each month will have a theme, just bring something you like that matches. We'll share our books and do an activity that goes along with the theme.
January Theme: Favorite Characters
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Artists' Club
January 13 January 27, 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: Texture
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Family Story Time
January 10, 10:30
Story Time Room
Bring the whole family for books, crafts, and fun!
This Month's Theme: Winter Fun
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Graphic Novel Book Club
Wednesday, January 21, 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: Wings of Fire (graphic novel versions) -- Pick up a book in the Children's Department
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Children's Craft Carnival
Saturday January 17, 10:30 a.m. -- 1:00 p.m.
Multipurpose Room
Stop by the library for our 11th annual Children's Craft Carnival. We'll have Games, Prizes, Crafts, Snacks, and Fun!
And hopefully, this time, it won't snow buckets all day or include an arctic blast! I think we're pretty close to a 50-50 record for bad weather on this day, so keep your fingers crossed.
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Homeschool Book Club
Thursday, January 8, 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 and do a corresponding activity.
This Month's Theme: Winter Favorites
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Homeschool Science Club
Thursday, January 15, 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: Astronomy--moons/planets
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Homeschool Art Club
Thursday, January 22, 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: Texture
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Snowman Scavenger Hunt 
February Events