Storytimes and Children’s Programs

Stories and Play

Fridays, May 1, 8, & 15

10:05 – 11:05 am and 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Lecture Room, Central Library

For children ages 3 – 5. This is a storytime and facilitated play experience for young children and the adults who take care of them.  Come enjoy stories, songs, play and activities.

Cuentos y cantos / Stories and Songs

Los sábados, el 2 y 16 de mayo/ Saturdays, May 2 & 16, 11:05 – 11:45 am
El centro de aprendizaje temprano, La sucursal del centro comercial Bellis Fair / Early Learning Center, Bellis Fair Mall Branch

Los miércoles, el 6 y 13 de mayo /Wednesdays, May 6 & 13, 4:00 – 4:40 pm
Dodson Room, la biblioteca central/Dodson Room, Central Library

Una hora de cuentos bilingües para niños y sus cuidadores/familias. Disfrute de cuentos y canciones divertidos en español y inglés. / A bilingual storytime for kids and their caregivers/families. Enjoy fun stories and songs in both Spanish and English.

Little Storytime

Mondays, May 4 & 11

Tuesdays, May 5 & 12

10:05 – 10:35 am, 10:35 – 11:05 am, or 11:05 – 11:35 am

Dodson Room, Central Library

For children ages birth – 3 with an adult partner. Join us for simple stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement. Lots of fun.

Library Explorers

Mondays, May 4 & 11, 3:30 – 4:15 pm

Lecture Room, Central Library

For ages 6 – 10 with families welcome. Explore the world and wonders of the library through fun stories, experiments, crafts and more.

Little Storytime at the Bellis Fair Branch

Wednesdays, May 6 & 13

10:05 – 10:35 am, 10:45 – 11:15 am, or 11:25 – 11:55 am

Early Learning Center, Bellis Fair Branch

For children ages birth – 3 with an adult partner. Join us for simple stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement. Lots of fun. Note: If entering the mall before 11 am, use the entrance next to Target or the Food Court entrance.

Preschool Storytime at the Bellis Fair Branch

Wednesdays, May 6 & 13, 12:05 – 12:35 pm

Early Learning Center, Bellis Fair Branch

For children ages 3 – 5 with an adult partner. Join us for fun and engaging stories, songs, fingerplays, and a simple craft.

Preschool Storytime

Thursdays, May 7 & 14, 10:30 – 11:00 am

Dodson Room, Central Library

For children ages 3 – 5 with an adult partner. Join us for fun and engaging stories, songs, fingerplays, and a simple craft. 

Builders Club

Tuesday, May 12, 3:30 – 5:00 pm

Lecture Room, Central Library

For children ages 4 – 12. Join us for new monthly building challenges. All supplies are provided, including Legos, straw connectors, and more. Duplos and other blocks will also be available for younger children.  

Read with the Crew @ Bellis Fair

Wednesday, May 13, 12:05 – 1:30 pm

Early Learning Center, Bellis Fair Branch

For children ages 3 and up. Listen to a story read by our City’s Public Works crew in English and Spanish about big trucks, then join us outside (near Dick’s Sporting Goods parking lot) and meet the trucks that help our community!

Builders Club at the Fairhaven Branch

Wednesday, May 13, 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Fireplace Room, Fairhaven Library

For children ages 4 – 12. Unleash the builder in you. All supplies are provided, including Legos, straw connectors, and more. Duplos and other blocks will also be available for younger children.   

Let’s Read! A Middle Grade Book Group*

Thursday, May 14, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Conference Room, Central Library

For youth in 5th – 8th grade. Our book group meets on the second Thursday of each month. Snacks provided.

*Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Contact Lesley at lsnorman@cob.org about registration information.

Meet-A-Truck

Thursday, May 21, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

210 Lottie St. (Between Peter Lee Memorial Park and City Hall)

Fun for children of all ages! Come meet the big trucks and equipment that keep our streets, storm drains, sewer and water lines running smoothly! Kids activities, crafts, scavenger hunt and more!

Pokémon Club

Thursday, May 28, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Lecture Room, Central Library

For ages 7 – 11. Join fellow Pokémon fanatics for a Pokémon meet-up. All experience levels welcome. Come with friends or make new ones. Enjoy crafts, games, and other activities.