Children's Activities 
 
November 2025
Letter from Your Librarian
Hello all,
    I hope you all enjoyed your Halloween festivities! It's always my favorite holiday; thank you for taking time to spend some of it with us! We love seeing you at the library! 
    This month we're looking forward to Candyland themed Tea Party! Hopefully, we'll also continue to see you at Story Times, Book Clubs, Homeschool Programs, and more of our regularly scheduled programs. We have two book clubs to choose from this year - maybe one of those will appeal to you. 
    We'll be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday at the end of the month, so make sure to stock up on library books before traveling to see family and friends. 
    Happy Reading! 
  ~Miss Jami 
 
Reminder: 
Most Age Groups are not set in stone. What works for you and your family works for us, just know that these are the ages we prep for when planning for our events. 
 
 
Upcoming Closings 
 
MML will have adjusted hours for the Thanksgiving Holiday: 
 
 
  • Wednesday November 26 - Closing at 5:00
  • Thursday November 27 - CLOSED
  • Friday November 28 - CLOSED 
 
 
Ages 0-5 Programming
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. 

November Theme: Let's Get Dressed!  
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.

November Theme: Let's Get Dressed!  
Music & Movement
Fridays, 10:30
Multipurpose Room

Ages 0-5

Join us for musical fun! We'll dance, sing, and connect through music.

November Theme: Let's Get Dressed!  
Itchy, scritchy, scratchy pants! by Steve Smallman
Early Literacy Night: Let's Get Dressed     
Tuesday, November 4, 6:00
Multipurpose Room

Best suited for Ages 3-5, but can be fun for all ages 

Join us for Getting Dressed themed Early Literacy fun. We'll enjoy a few stories, a craft, and games focusing on early literacy skills. 
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: November 5, November 19 
Kindergarten-6th Grade Programming 
Kids Cook!
Monday, November 10, 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.

November Theme: Home Made Hot Pockets 

Registration Required:
Open October 20-November 8 for the November 10 Meeting   
(Open Nov. 17-Dec. 6 for the December Meeting)
Science Club 
November 12 and November 26, 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 Themes: Storms and Arctic Science 
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!
Family Programming 
Builders' Club
November 4 and November 18, 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: Colors 
The keeping quilt by Patricia Polacco
Picture Book Club
November 5, 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.

October Theme: Patricia Polacco Books
Artists' Club
November 11 and November 25, 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: Shapes
Itchy, scritchy, scratchy pants! by Steve Smallman
Family Story Time
November 8, 10:30
Story Time Room

Bring the whole family for books, crafts, and fun! 

This Month's Theme: Let's Get Dressed!
Graphic Novel Book Club
Wednesday, November 19, 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: Babysitters Club Graphic Novels  -- Pick up a book in the Children's Department 
Kristy and the walking disaster / :  Kristy and the Walking Disaster: a Graphic Novel by Ellen T. Crenshaw
Children's Tea Party
Saturday, November 15, 10:30 a.m.
Multipurpose Room

Join us for our Annual Children's Tea Party. This year's theme is Candyland. We'll read books about candy and adventures. We'll make candy necklaces, enjoy a game or two, and try some tea and cookies. 

Registration is REQUIRED and will be open until 8:00 on Thursday November 13.  
Homeschool Programming 
Homeschool Book Club
Thursday, November 6, 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: Graphic Novels 
Homeschool Science Club
Thursday, November 13, 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: Earth Science-Storms and the Arctic 
Homeschool Art Club
Thursday, November 20, 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: Shapes
Passive Program 
Turkey Scavenger Hunt 
 
Try our November Activity! We hid 15 Turkeys around the department. See if you can find them all for a prize!  
 
 
Things to Watch For
December Events
  • Holiday Open House: December 6 -- Santa will be here today! 
 
 
Curbside Pickup 
Don't forget-you can still pick up items through our curbside service! Place items on hold through our catalog or by using the Materials Request Form. Then just call from the Mobile Pickup spots closest to the staff entrance and we'll bring them out to you. 
 
*Please be aware that you can put multiple items on the Materials Request Form--you do not have to complete one for each item, just one for each order. Thank you! 
 

Marvin Memorial Library
29 W. Whitney Avenue, Shelby, Ohio 44875
419-347-5576

https://marvinlibrary.org/