SLPL - Children's Events

Upcoming Events for Children
(Events requiring payment may not be registered for online or by telephone.)

Please read program descriptions and registration
instructions carefully. Incomplete or inaccurate registration
forms will delay the registration process.

The Children's Center and Teen Space are all abuzz with summer fun for all ages! Don't bug your parents! Instead, fly into the library and pester the librarians for a good summer read! Join one of these clubs and you'll bee sure to have a good time and earn book bucks, plus tons of cool prizes! We know you're antsy to beegin, so online registration starts May 27. Book Buck Bazaar will be open August 4-23. Summer Reading Clubs run through August 23.

READ-TO-ME CLUB - For preschoolers and kindergartners who are not yet able to read on their own. Click here for the event flyer.

INDEPENDENT READERS CLUB - For students entering grades K-6, who are reading by themselves. Click here for the event flyer.

TEEN CLUB - For students entering Middle School through High School, this year's club is called Teen Transformation. Read the books on the SLSD Required Summer Reading Lists and transform your reading into cool prizes! Click here for the event flyer.

A VISIT FROM MOTHER NATURE - Thursday, July 24, 7pm
Catch the reading bug with Mother Nature and meet her many friends: bugs, bats, birds, and more! This program is presented by Kit's Kaboodle Interactive Theatre. Register online beginning May 27.

SEW COOL CAMP - August 11-15; Mon.-Fri., 1:30-3:30pm - Waiting List Space Only
Learn beginning sewing machine skills and make a pair of PJ's; taught by Jolene Keefer; open to children 8 years and up; access to portable sewing machine helpful, but not necessary. $10 class fee; additional materials list given at registration. One parent volunteer is needed each session.

SLEEPYTIME STORYTIME - July 3, 17, 31, August 7 & 21, 7pm
Wear your PJ's and bring a pillow and a stuffed friend. No registration required. Children under 4 years must have a caregiver with them.

"INVENT-AN-INSECT" RECYCLED ART SHOW AND CONTEST
How creative can you bee? Design and make an insect from recyclables found in your home. Drop off your creepy-crawlie creations July 21 - August 1. Creatures will be displayed through August 29. Entries will be judged on creativity and originality.