Programs and services especially for children.

Story Time                        

• Story Time is every Wednesday at 10:00am in our children's area.                            
• Share the fun of reading with your children ages 5 and under (all ages are welcome)! Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. These 30-to-40-minute programs are designed to promote language and listening skills, expand children’s imaginations and arouse their curiosity about the world around them.
• We do not offer Story Time during the summer months due to our Summer Library Program.

Books for Newborns

• The library donates books to the local hospital.
• These books are then presented to newborns and their parents to emphasize the importance of reading in early childhood development.

Summer Library Program

• This program goes from the end of May through the end of July.
• Each year there is a different theme provided by the State Library of Iowa.
• The Program provides reading incentives, games, crafts, & featured performers.
• Children can participate in all aspects of this program or only the ones that interest them the most.
• Children of all ages are welcome to attend.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

• Program to encourage parents to read to their children when they are young. 
• Parents read 500 books to their children before the child enters Kindergarten.  
• The child receives recognition through small prizes and through our wall of honor.
• Once the child completes the program, he/she goes through a graduation ceremony.

Lego Challenge

• Kids use Legos to build a new challenge each month.
• This is scheduled one Thursday night at 6:30pm each month.  
• Kids of all ages are welcome to attend and parents are encouraged to attend as well.
• Snacks are provided.              

Family Fun Night

• Families are invited to attend.  All ages welcome.
• This is scheduled for one Thursday night at 6:30pm each month.
• Each month, there is a different activity for kids and parents to enjoy.
• Snacks are provided.

Kids' Movies

• Join us monthly for our free movie showing.
• Movies are shown on the big screen with surround sound.
• Popcorn is provided.

After School STEAM

• Kids 7 and up join us on Monday afternoons after school for STEAM activities.

• The first Monday of the month will be our Movie afternoon.

• Kids will explore, experiment and discover through hands on learning activities.

• Transportation is available at 3:05pm for free through SWITA at the primary elementary school and drop off at the library.

Special Programming

• Several times throughout the year, we will offer programs on Saturdays or at additional times throughout the month.
• Examples of some of the programs we offer are art programs, Love Your Library Programs, Stuffed Animal Sleepovers & etc.