Storytimes and Children’s Programs

Preschool Storytime at Central Library

Thursdays, October 1 – November 19, 10:30 – 11:30 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.

Stories and Play

Fridays, October 2 – November 20

10:05 – 11:05 am OR 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!

Little Storytime at Central Library

Mondays, October 5 – November 16

Tuesdays, October 6 – November 17

10:05 am, 10:35 am, & 11:05 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, October 5 – November 16, 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.

Builders Club at Central Library

Tuesday, October 6, 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.

Let’s Read! A Middle Grade Book Group*

Thursday, October 8, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Lecture Room, Central Library

For youth entering 5^th – 8^th grade in the fall. Join us for book discussion, activities, and snacks.

*Pre-registration is required. Contact Lesley at lsnorman@cob.org for registration information.

Not-So-Spooky Crafts

Saturday, October 10, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Lecture Room, Central Library

For children ages 5 – 10 with their caregiver. Come and make some crafts to celebrate Fall and spooky season! All supplies provided.

Little Storytime at Bellis Fair

Wednesdays, October 14 – November 18 (no Little Storytime on October 7 or November 11)

10:05 am, 10:45 am, & 11:25 am

Bellis Fair Multipurpose Room, 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 a.m., use the entrance next to Target or the Food Court entrance.

Preschool Storytime at Bellis Fair

Wednesdays, October 14 – November 18 (no Preschool Storytime on October 7 or November 11)

12:05 – 12:35 pm

Bellis Fair Multipurpose Room, 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.

Cuentos y cantos / Stories and Songs at the Central Library

Wednesdays, October 14 – November 18, 4:00 – 4:40 pm (No Cuentos y cantos on Nov. 11)

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.

Art Lab

Thursday, October 15, 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Lecture Room, Central Library

For youth in 5th – 8th grade. Feeling creative? Come to Art Lab! Each month we will focus on a specific art medium and we’ll get creative together. All supplies provided.

Cuentos y cantos / Stories and Songs at the Bellis Fair Branch

Saturdays, October 17 – November 21, 11:00 – 11:45 am

Bellis Fair Multipurpose Room, Bellis Fair Branch

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.

Spooktacular Crafts

Thursday, October 22, 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Lecture Room, Central Library

For youth in 5^th – 8^th grade. Come create some spooky art with us! All supplies and snacks are provided.

Builders Club at the Fairhaven Branch

Wednesday, October 28, 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.

Pajama Storytime

Thursday, October 29, 5:15 – 5:45 pm

Dodson Room, Central Library

For children ages 3 – 8 with siblings and family. Join us with your favorite stuffy for a fun, cozy storytime with books, songs and felt activities. Wear your jammies (pajamas) if you’d like!