Children

Tuesdays from 4-5 PM in the downstairs Meeting Room

• January 21            
• February 4 and 18
• March 4 and 18
• April 1 and 15
• May 13

Therapy dogs from Miami Valley Pet Therapy Association provide children with a calm, non-judgmental audience to practice their reading. These sweet dogs can also help calm children’s anxiety. Children in grades 1-5 can practice reading aloud to awesome dogs Branch, Rylee, Sophie, and Charlotte in a stress-free environment. Each reading slot is ten minutes long; each dog will see five readers. Children may either come with a book of their own or select one of our books from a basket. Registration is required. Call the library at 937-667-3826 to register your child. 

Registration will open here at 10 AM on Monday, January 6. 

Baby Cuddle Time (6-17 months):

Mondays in the Children’s Area from 10:30-11:00 AM

Dates:  Mondays, January 13, 20, 27 and February 3 and 10

For babies and an adult (parent, grandparent, or caregiver). Cuddle close with your baby and enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories together. Learn easy activities you can do with your baby at home to develop early literacy skills.

Registration is required. Limit 10 babies. Register HERE. 3 spots left

Toddler Tales (18-41 months):

Wednesdays in the Meeting Room from 9:30-10:15 or from 10:30-11:15 AM 

Dates: Wednesdays, January 15, 22, 29 and February 5 and 12

For toddlers and an adult  (parent, grandparent, or caregiver). Now that your child is moving and active, join us for stories, singing, dancing, and easy crafts that will help your toddler develop a love of books and reading. 

Registration is required. Limit 15 toddlers in each session. 

REGISTRATION IS FULL for the 9:30 and 10:30 classes. Email wtorrence@tippcitylibrary.org or call 937-667-3826 to be waitlisted. Include the following information: class desired, child’s name, child’s age, caregiver’s name, and contact information (phone or email).

Preschool Story Hour (3 ½ years- 5 years):

Thursdays in the Meeting Room from 10:30-11:15 AM

Dates: Thursdays, January 16, 23, and 30 and February 6 and 13

Get your preschoolers ready to read by immersing them in wonderful stories that will engage them and get them excited about reading. This storytime includes chances for them to sing, play, talk, and make simple crafts. An adult is encouraged to attend with the child.

Registration is required. Limit: 18 preschoolers.

REGISTRATION IS FULL. Email wtorrence@tippcitylibrary.org or call 937-667-3826 to be waitlisted. Include the following information: class desired, child’s name, child’s age, caregiver’s name, and contact information (phone or email).

Saturday, January 25, from 11AM-12PM in the Meeting Room downstairs

What amazing LEGO creation can you build either by yourself or with a group of friends? We will display all of the themed creations in the children’s area for three weeks so that you can have bragging rights. Students must be in grades K-5 to participate. Registration is NOT required.

Tuesday, January 28, from 6:30-7:30 PM in the downstairs Meeting Room

Families of children in grade 5 and under will learn about penguins, paint a penguin rock, have penguin ice races, and more! Registration is NOT required. 

Contests & Creative Corners: 

January 6-18: The Perfect Cup Scavenger Hunt: Find hidden items that belong in hot chocolate to win a packet of hot chocolate.

January 20-February 1: Creative Corner: Snowflake Mirror Play: Use white, silver, and blue loose parts to create snowflakes. Then, examine their 3D image in the mirrors.