Events
Events for Kids
WACKY WEEKDAYS!
Introducing our line-up of after-school entertainment! Every weekday the Children's Library offers a special activity, from classic storytimes to games and movies. Drop in for some fantastic fun!
Monday Night Storytime
Kids and their grownups are invited to a special storytime every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Stories are told in English and Spanish on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month.
Tuesday Afternoon Activities
Don't miss indoor and outdoor fun every Tuesday from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday After-School Crafts
Join us for a fun kids' craft every Wednesday from 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Thursday Gaming
Visit us every Thursday afternoon from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. for board games and Wii gaming.
Friday Afternoon Movies
Join us on Fridays from 2:00-4:00 p.m. for favorite kids' films.
READ DOWN YOUR FINES!
Did you know that if you're under 18, you can "read down" your fines? Sign up at any service desk and a staff member will time your reading. For every 10 minutes you read, we'll remove $1.00 of overdue fines. And if you read to someone younger, both of you will get credit!
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All Locations LEGO-Mania! Do you have LEGO-Mania? Build a LEGO model or make your own LEGO creation and we'll display it at one of our locations! Drop off your design at any City Library (except the Chapman Branch) between February 8 and February 14. Ribbons will be awarded in a variety of categories. Models will be on display in our libraries from February 16 through March 27. One entry per child, please. |
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All Locations Guys Read vs. Crime It was a dark and stormy night. Lightning pierced the gloom as a scream pierced the silence. Murder at the library! Join us for our winter mystery. Recommended for boys ages 7-12. February 5 - 2:00 p.m. Sprague Branch February 6 - 2:00 p.m. Main Library February 19 - 4:00 p.m. Day-Riverside Branch |
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All Locations Beehive Book Awards: Children's Reading Program Looking for something fun to keep your little bees busy during the winter months? Join the Beehive Awards Reading Program! Pick up a reading list and ballot at your neighborhood library. Kids ages 3-12 can read any or all of the 40 nominated selections. After reading a nominated book, return your completed ballot to the library and receive a treat. |
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Tuesday 9 |
Tuesday February 9th Anderson-Foothill Branch Library 11:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime Stories and merriment for preschoolers. Day Riverside Branch Library 11:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime Stories and merriment for preschoolers. |
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Wednesday 10 |
Wednesday February 10th Day Riverside Branch Library 10:00 a.m. Book Baby Storytime for the youngest crowd! Main Library 10:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime Stories and merriment for preschoolers. Sprague Branch Library 10:00 a.m. Book Baby Storytime for the youngest crowd! Corinne and Jack Sweet Branch Library 10:00 a.m. Book Baby Storytime for the youngest crowd! Corinne and Jack Sweet Branch Library 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime Stories and merriment for preschoolers. Main Library 11:00 a.m. Book Baby Storytime for the youngest crowd! Sprague Branch Library 11:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime Stories and merriment for preschoolers. |
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Thursday 11 |
Thursday February 11th Anderson-Foothill Branch Library 10:00 a.m. Book Baby Storytime for the youngest crowd! Main Library 10:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime Stories and merriment for preschoolers. Anderson-Foothill Branch Library 11:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime Stories and merriment for preschoolers. Main Library 11:00 a.m. Book Baby Storytime for the youngest crowd! |
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Friday 12 |
Friday February 12th Chapman Branch Library 11:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime Stories and merriment for preschoolers. |
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Saturday 13 |
Saturday February 13th All Locations 2:00-3:00 p.m. Valentine-Making Kids of all ages are invited to make a unique, homemade valentine for someone special. Materials provided by the library--just bring your imagination! |
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Tuesday 16 |
Tuesday February 16th Anderson-Foothill Branch Library 11:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime Stories and merriment for preschoolers. Day Riverside Branch Library 11:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime Stories and merriment for preschoolers. |
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Wednesday 17 |
Wednesday February 17th Day Riverside Branch Library 10:00 a.m. Book Baby Storytime for the youngest crowd! Main Library 10:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime Stories and merriment for preschoolers. Sprague Branch Library 10:00 a.m. Book Baby Storytime for the youngest crowd! Corinne and Jack Sweet Branch Library 10:00 a.m. Book Baby Storytime for the youngest crowd! Corinne and Jack Sweet Branch Library 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime Stories and merriment for preschoolers. Main Library 11:00 a.m. Book Baby Storytime for the youngest crowd! Sprague Branch Library 11:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime Stories and merriment for preschoolers. |
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Thursday 18 |
Thursday February 18th Anderson-Foothill Branch Library 10:00 a.m. Book Baby Storytime for the youngest crowd! Main Library 10:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime Stories and merriment for preschoolers. Main Library 11:00 a.m. Book Baby Storytime for the youngest crowd! Anderson-Foothill Branch Library 11:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime Stories and merriment for preschoolers. |
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Friday 19 |
Friday February 19th Chapman Branch Library 11:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime Stories and merriment for preschoolers. |
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Saturday 20 |
Saturday February 20th Day Riverside Branch Library 1:00-3:00 p.m. Dog Day Afternoons The City Library and R.E.A.D.® offer children the opportunity to read to therapy animals in a positive, non-threatening, fun environment. No registration is required--just come and pick your favorite book and a dog for a terrific reading experience. Main Library 1:00-3:00 p.m. Dog Day Afternoons The City Library and R.E.A.D.® offer children the opportunity to read to therapy animals in a positive, non-threatening, fun environment. No registration is required--just come and pick your favorite book and a dog for a terrific reading experience. |
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Monday 22 |
Monday February 22nd Chapman Branch Library 11:00 a.m. Book Baby Storytime for the youngest crowd! Main Library 7:00 p.m. Family Storytime For children ages 2-8 and their grown-ups. |
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Tuesday 23 |
Tuesday February 23rd Anderson-Foothill Branch Library 11:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime Stories and merriment for preschoolers. Day Riverside Branch Library 11:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime Stories and merriment for preschoolers. |
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Wednesday 24 |
Wednesday February 24th Day Riverside Branch Library 10:00 a.m. Book Baby Storytime for the youngest crowd! Main Library 10:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime Stories and merriment for preschoolers. Sprague Branch Library 10:00 a.m. Book Baby Storytime for the youngest crowd! Corinne and Jack Sweet Branch Library 10:00 a.m. Book Baby Storytime for the youngest crowd! Corinne and Jack Sweet Branch Library 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime Stories and merriment for preschoolers. Main Library 11:00 a.m. Book Baby Storytime for the youngest crowd! Sprague Branch Library 11:00 a.m. Hora de Cuentos/Bilingual Storytime La Biblioteca de Sprague tiene el agrado de brindarles cuentos, canciones, y poemas en Inglés y Español el 4 miercoles de cada mes a las 11 de la mañana. The Sprague Branch brings you stories, songs, and poems in both Spanish and English on the 4th Wednesday of each month during our regular story hour. |
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Thursday 25 |
Thursday February 25th Anderson-Foothill Branch Library 10:00 a.m. Book Baby Storytime for the youngest crowd! Main Library 10:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime Stories and merriment for preschoolers. Anderson-Foothill Branch Library 11:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime Stories and merriment for preschoolers. Main Library 11:00 a.m. Book Baby Storytime for the youngest crowd! |
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Friday 26 |
Friday February 26th Chapman Branch Library 11:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime Stories and merriment for preschoolers. Chapman Branch Library 3:00 p.m. After-School Storytime Stories and activities for kids to enjoy after a long week at school! |
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