Children

Registration is full for all classes. Please call the library at 937-667-3826 to be waitlisted. 

Baby Cuddle Time (6-17 months): FULL

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

Fall Session #2: Mondays, October 28, November 4, 11, and 18 & December 2 and 9

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.

Toddler Tales (18-41 months) Both classes are FULL.

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

Fall Session #2: Wednesdays, October 30, November 6, 13 and 20 & December 4 and 11

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. 

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

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

Fall Session #2: Thursdays, October 31, November 7, 14, and 21 & December 5 and 12

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. 

Tuesdays, November 5 & 19 and December 10, from 4-5 PM in the Meeting Room

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 have the opportunity to practice reading aloud to awesome dogs Branch, Rylee, and Sophie 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. Registration is OPEN! Call the library at 937-667-3826 to register your child. 

Let’s Paint! 

Tuesday, November 12, from 4:30-5:30 PM in the Meeting Room downstairs. 

Ms. Julie will guide you through the painting process as you create an adorable 9 X 12-inch iced gingerbread cookie painting. Please wear old clothes as acrylic paints do not wash out of clothing. Registration is required and opens November 4, at 10 AM. Limit: 10 students in grades 3-5. Register HERE. 

Saturday, November 16, 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.

Family Night: Medieval Merrymaking 

Tuesday, November 19, from 6:30-7:30 PM in the downstairs Meeting Room

Hear ye, hear ye! Families of children in grades 5 and under are formally invited to storm a castle, joust while mounted on a mighty steed, and create a shield with your coat of arms. 

Contests: 

October 21-November 2: Look for all the hidden items in the back lobby’s spooky I Spy display case and collect a small prize at the main desk.

November 4-9: Celebrate National Children’s Book Week by casting your vote for a favorite picture book author.

November 11-16: Write something you are thankful for on a leaf and add it to our tree of Thanksgiving.

November 11-23: Find the Festive Feast Scavenger Hunt: Find the 6 yummy foods in the children’s area and collect a small prize at the main desk.

November 25-30: Make a paper bag turkey of thankfulness at Creative Corner.