Programs for Children
Calendar of Events - check all of the events, dates and times at the library.
Public Storytimes
Public storytimes are presented for parents and caregivers/babysitters accompanying their own children.
- Babytime is a program designed for babies, birth to 12 months old. Babies will discover books, songs and rhymes. This storytime begins in September and will be held each Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. through the school year. Resumes on Sept 6, 2016.
- Toddler Time will be held at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. each Thursday. It allows children age 1-3 to interact with stories, songs and movement activities. Toddler Time also begins in September and runs through the school year. Resumes on Sept 1, 2016.
- Preschool Storytime is suggested for children age 2-5. It is held year round every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. This traditional storytime features stories, songs, rhymes, film and take home crafts.
- Family Storytime will be held each Monday at 6:30 p.m. year round. Family Storytime includes stories, songs, a film and take home crafts. It is open to children and families of all ages.
Supervising adults are requested to accompany their children and to take them outside if they become disinterested or disruptive.
Daycare and School Storytimes
Preschool storytimes are offered for day care institutions, public and private preschools and for individuals who provide in-home child care. Supervising adults are responsible for the behavior and safety of the children in their group. Times may be arranged by calling the children's services office: 405-372-3633 Ext. 8116.
Groups may attend a scheduled storytime once a month from September through May.
R.E.A.D!
R.E.A.D!= Reading, Explorations, and Discovery! Our new program is for 1st-5th grades homeschoolers to help explore the wide world of literature. Each month a different Dewey Decimal section will be explored. It is a two-part program each month, with the first session introducing the Dewey Decimal area and the second session providing time to share a special project.
R.E.A.D. is currently full.
New writing program hosted by the OSU Writing Center!!! Geared towards 8-12 years old. Each session will start with a variety of writing exercises and allow for ample writing time. Held on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month from 6:30-8:30 PM (may end early depending on writing styles).
Read, Write, Re'Pete' will resume in Sept 2016.
Sign up here to get reminder emails. Drop ins and parents are more than welcome!
LEGO blocks are provided for use and each session has a different building theme. See our Facebook photo album with previous projects.
The LEGO Club is open to elementary school children (K-5th) and meets on the following days of the month:
- Second Wednesday 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
- Third Tuesday 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Register for afterschool LEGO Club here
Please only sign up for sessions you will be able to attend as we have limited space.
LEGO Club @ Night is held on the Third Tuesday of the month from 6-7 p.m. Night sessions will have the same format as the afterschool Lego Club.
Register for LEGO Club @ Night here
Picking Up STEAM: a Library Laboratory for K-3
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics. Our program encourages young elementary students (K-3) & their parents to wonder, experiment, and create at our monthly workshops. These session are designed to be hands on and an adult is required to assist children with the exploration stations.
STEAM is held on 1st Tuesday* at 3:30pm and 6pm.
Register for Picking Up STEAM using this link.
Minecraft
Open Play, library Minecraft computers will be set up for the children to build and play in the same world. Some experience with Minecraft is preferred. Two Monday sessions per month from 4-5 p.m. Must be 8 years or older.
Register here for Minecraft Waitlist
Special Programming
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten (aka 1KB4K) is a year-round program designed to encourage families to have read at least a thousand books to their child before they enter kindergarten. Visit 1KB4K for more details.
Summer Reading Program
The library's summer reading program is one of the largest in the state. It includes a reading program, incentives for achieving reading goals, weekly performances by fun entertainers, weekly family films and chances to win end of summer grand prizes. For more information about the summer reading program, visit "Summer @ the Library."