Children's Programs
 
March 2026
Baby Girl Sitting on her Mother's Lap and Reading Story book

 
 
    Dear families of West Grey,
 
March Break is coming and I know everyone wants to know what we're doing, so we're trying to bring you the programs nice and early! You'll find our programs below - we are trying a week-long Coding Camp program over the break for kids! We're also offering some craft clubs at the branches and Read to a Dog. Please register on our website to reserve a spot!
 
For the teens we're so excited to try a Design Your Own Game program with a guest facilitator who has created their own games and is willing to share their knowledge with us! Again, register on our website to save a spot.
 
Keep reading,
       Kayla and Tess
 
 
 
 
Storytime
Tuesday March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 @ 10 - 11 AM (Durham branch)
(Ages 0-6) Reading, singing, playing, bubbles, scarves, puppets, and crafts!
This is a drop-in program, no registration required.
  
Homeschool Group 
Tuesday March 10, 1:30 - 2:30 PM (Durham Town Hall)
(Ages 5-10) An opportunity to meet other local homeschool families while enjoying relaxed activities including art projects and science experiments!
Please register in advance on our website.
 
Knitting Help with Patti 
Tuesday March 10 @ 4 - 5 PM (Durham branch)
(All ages) Bring your knitting or crochet projects - Patti is happy to help!
This is a drop-in program, no registration required.
Happy Mother and Daughter Painting a Cardboard Box in the Bedroom at Home
 
Kids' Craft Clubs 
Tuesday March 10, 5:00 - 6:00 PM  (Durham branch)
Tuesday March 17, 5:00 - 6:00 PM  (Ayton branch)
Thursday March 19, 5:00 - 6:00 PM  (Neustadt branch)
(Ages 5-10) Paint, cut, fold, paste, and bring home beautiful crafts!
Please register in advance on our website.
Young Boy Building Robotics Set in Library
Coding Camp 
Tues. March 17 - Fri. March 20, 2:00 - 3:30 PM (Durham branch)
(Ages 7-12)  Learn all about coding through fun games and activities! Develop skills through low-tech coding as well as Scratch computer program. Sign up once for all 4 days!
Please register in advance on our website.
Playing Strategic Card Game
Create Your Own Game for teens
Tues. Mar. 17 - Thurs. Mar. 19, 5:00 - 6:30 PM (Durham branch)
(Ages 13+) Join us as we learn to make our own games that are actually super fun to play! Sign up once for the week as this project will take 3 days to complete. 
Please register in advance on our website.

 
 
Read to a Dog 
Wednesday March 18, 4:00 - 5:00 PM  (Durham branch)
(Ages 5-18)
Practice and enjoy reading in a stress-free environment. Pick a 15-minute time to read to a gentle therapy dog.
Please register in advance on our website.
Girl Student Building Robotic Car In Science Lab
 
LEGO Coding Mini-Sessions
Tuesday March 24, 5:00 - 6:30 PM (Durham branch)
(Ages 6-12) Book a 30 minute time slot and explore LEGO, coding, and STEM with our educational LEGO Spike sets.
Please register in advance on our website.
Teen Book Reviews
Ongoing, (all branches)
(Ages 13-18) Read a book. Write a review. Get volunteer hours!
We need help promoting the teen book collection. If you read a book from our collection and write a (short) review, we can give you 4 volunteer hours per review!
Email kids@westgreylibrary.com to register so I can send you a review sheet.
 
Grab & Go Craft Kits 
Available starting March 3rd. (all branches)
(Crafts designed for kids 3-12.)
Stop by your local branch and pick up a grab & go craft kit. You supply basic craft supplies (glue, scissors, pencil crayons), we'll provide everything else.

 
Teen Bookmark Challenge 
March 3 - 31 (all branches)
(Ages 13-18) 
Grab a bookmark at the library and complete 4 of 5 challenges to get a prize!
 
 
Library Scavenger Hunt
March 3 - 31 (all branches)
(Ages 0-18)
Stop by your local branch and try to find all of the hidden objects. Everyone who participates is a winner!
 
Sign up for programs on Eventbrite here!
 
Questions, comments, or feedback? Email us!
kids@westgreylibrary.com
 

Learn something new this March Break with a non-fiction book!

Composting for Community by Michael Martinez
Composting for Community
by Michael Martinez

Composting for Community is a story about trash and how people of all ages can work together for the benefit of the planet.
Forest Magic for Kids: How to Find Fairies, Make a Secret Fort, and Cook Up an Elfin Picnic by Susie Spikol
Forest Magic for Kids: How to Find Fairies, Make a Secret Fort, and Cook Up an Elfin Picnic
by Susie Spikol

Come discover the wild magic tucked into the nooks and crannies of forests, thickets, and meadows. Search for fairy dusted glow-in-the-dark mushrooms. Find secret worlds hidden in trees and uncover the tunnels, trails, and dens of gnomes and trolls, and mice and moles. Learn to listen to the forest, make sun-warmed pine tea, and wear an evergreen crown to an elf picnic.
I Can Do That!: 1000 Ways to Become Independent by Dk
I Can Do That!: 1000 Ways to Become Independent
by Dk

Book Annotation
Lego How to Build Everything! by Jessica Farrell
Lego How to Build Everything!
by Jessica Farrell

Discover how to build hundreds of incredible cerations using yu LEGO collection. Go on a creative journey in this bumper book of buildiong fun! You'll find mdodels of all kinds to inspire you, from a hot-dog car to a towering T. rex, plus helpful tips and technigs along the way. You can build... everything!--Page 4 of cover.
Your Money and the World : How to Spend, Save, Donate and Invest Sustainably by Cecile Biccari
Your Money and the World : How to Spend, Save, Donate and Invest Sustainably
by Cecile Biccari

 
Illustrated sports encyclopedia by Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Illustrated sports encyclopedia
by Dorling Kindersley Ltd

"The Illustrated Sports Encyclopedia is the ultimate illustrated guide to the diverse world of sport, from the best known ball-sports, athletics, and water sports to the most obscure racket sports and races (anyone for a game of pickleball?). The book showcases different sports by grouping them into categories including team sports, target sports, winter sports, wheels and motors, horse sports, and extreme sports"