Books & Audiobooks
Upcoming Kids & Tween Events
Literacy and Language Learning
Reading Buddies
February 22nd: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Encourage a love of reading with this fun, interactive literacy program. Participants will pair up with a volunteer literacy tutor for guided reading sessions followed by language games and activities with the group.
Cultures and Communities
Black History Month Art Workshop
February 24th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Alma Thomas (1891–1978) was a trailblazing artist who overcame the harsh realities of racism, segregation, and prejudice to achieve remarkable success. As a Black woman in her time, she broke barriers with her vibrant, colorful abstract art that reflected her radiant creative spirit.
STEM
Number Ninjas
February 24th: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Have fun with math through this interactive educational program. Friendly volunteer tutors will work with children to explore mathematical concepts with fun activities and challenges.
STEM
Game On! Minute to Win It
March 1st: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Join us for a Minute It To Win It bonanza, with several activities to test your speed and knowledge. Make your way through the challenges to learn scientific and creative concepts with a fun twist.
Literacy and Language Learning
Reading Buddies
March 1st: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Encourage a love of reading with this fun, interactive literacy program. Participants will pair up with a volunteer literacy tutor for guided reading sessions followed by language games and activities with the group.
STEM
Number Ninjas
March 3rd: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Have fun with math through this interactive educational program. Friendly volunteer tutors will work with children to explore mathematical concepts with fun activities and challenges.
Special Events
Literacy Carnival
March 8th: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Kids can enjoy a variety of fun, literacy-based games and activities, including a spelling bean bag toss, creative crafts, and more.
Special Events
Comic Juggling Show
March 10th: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Program
The Comic Juggling Show with Craig Douglas invites the audience along for a wild ride as Craig sprints from one thrilling feat to the next. Bowling balls fly, machetes whirl —and wait until you see what he does with a couple of ping-pong balls!
Arts
Dotty Art
March 10th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
We’ll dive into the works of artist Yayoi Kusama through stories and creative exploration on our collaborative dotty mural.
Crafts and Hobbies
Self-Discovery Through Art
March 10th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Why just tell others about yourself when you can show them? Tweens will use magazine cut-outs to craft a creative collage that’s uniquely all about them!
Storytimes
Stuffie Sleepover
March 10th: 06:00 PM - 06:45 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Come dressed in your pajamas for a cozy storytime with your stuffie. Enjoy songs, stories, and wiggles before saying goodnight to your stuffie for the night. Pick them up the next day and hear all about the fun they had overnight at the library!
Special Events
Pet Hospital
March 11th: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Bring your stuffie and role play medical scenarios. Kids will work through a variety of medical situations with their stuffie, including routine doctor’s visits, hospital activities (such as X-rays, vaccines, and medications) and health promotion stations (such as dental care, physical well-being, and hand hygiene).
Tech and Tools
ESQ Face It: Learning About AI Tech
March 11th: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Come join ESQ in this exciting AI coding workshop where we’ll dive into the world of face detection using Scratch Lab’s awesome Face Sensing blocks. Together, we’ll explore the cool potential of AI technology and discover the challenges that come with it. Get ready to create your very own face-sensing game, where your facial expressions will control the action. It’s a fun and hands-on way to learn how AI can interact with the world around us. No prior coding experience necessary.
Games
Family Feud: WPL Edition
March 12th: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Inspired by the popular TV show, participants will be encouraged to work in teams to guess popular answers to fun questions. Make your own teams with others in the program, or come as a family to join in the fun!
Crafts and Hobbies
Book Making
March 12th: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Learn how to make your very own book with paper, a needle, and your imagination.
Crafts and Hobbies
Socktopus' Garden
March 12th: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Get creative and make your very own octopus out of a (new) sock. Plus, decorate a box garden for your brand new socktopus to enjoy.
Special Events
Livi & Friends
March 13th: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Program
Get ready to sing, dance, jump, and learn with Livi & Friends live show. Your children will enjoy singing and dancing along to Livi’s favourite educational songs.
STEM
Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs
March 13th: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Express your love of dinosaurs with activities including dinosaur fossil making, scavenger hunts, crafts and a simulated dig and take a picture with our dinosaur mascot!
Games
Make Your Own Board Game
March 13th: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
If you love playing board games with your family, now is the time to make your own! Basic supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring anything special you wish to include in your game.
STEM
Paper Roller Coasters
March 13th: 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Calling all engineers! Join us to build rollercoasters from paper tracks. Put your building skills to the test and see if the marble will run the full track of your creation.