January 2026 Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

January 2026 Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

January 2026 Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

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Story Time and Early Literacy

Join us for stories, songs, and fun all month long as we explore the letter D! We’ll groove with Dance, learn from Service Dogs, try on costumes for Dress Up, and finish with something brand new just for you!

Story Time is on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 AM in the Community Room, plus Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM in the Activity Room.

¡La hora del cuento en español se reúne los lunes a las 10:30 a. m. en la sala comunitaria con los mismos temas emocionantes!

Toddler Time for walking littles under 3 is Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:30 AM—this month we’re having fun with Dogs & Puppies!

Book Babies for infants not yet walking is Wednesdays at 9:30 AM, also featuring our adorable Dogs & Puppies theme!

Please note: The Library will be closed Monday, January 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There will be no Toddler Time or Spanish Story Time that day.

Chess and Game Club

Unplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! It’s the perfect place to hang out, meet new people, and play some awesome games. Mondays at 4:30 PM in the Community Room, we’ll have chess sets ready for players of all abilities, plus a rotating selection of board games and card games. No experience needed—just a desire to have fun. Open to everyone ages 9-18.

*The Library will be closed Monday, Jan. 19 – No Chess & Game Club that day.

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Kid ‘n’ Tween Tuesday STEAM

Join us every Tuesday in January for Kid ‘n Tween STEAM adventures! From 4:00-5:00 PM in the Community Room, young learners will explore hibernation and thermometers (Jan 6), tackle the LEGO Cookie Drop Challenge (Jan 13), discover earthquakes with special guest Cheryl Kimber from Idaho Public Television & PBS Kids (Jan 20), and take on the LEGO Vertical Challenge (Jan 27). Perfect for curious minds ready to experiment, build, and learn!

Family Friendly Films

Mark your calendars for January family movie fun! Join us in the Community Room at 3:30 PM for two fantastic big-screen showings:

Friday, January 9Sketch (2024, PG)
Friday, January 23Smurfs (2025, PG)

All ages welcome! Parents should prescreen the films for their little cinephiles, and kids under 12 need to be accompanied by someone 14 or older. Grab your popcorn and we’ll see you at the movies! 

Great Reads for Girls

Hear Ye, Hear Ye, all princesses ages 8-11 and their grown-ups!

Join Great Reads for Girls on Thursday, January 15 at 6:30 PM in the Community Room for a magical evening! We’re discussing The Wide Awake Princess by E.D. Baker – a twist on Sleeping Beauty where Princess Annie is immune to magic and has to save the day when her sister’s curse goes totally wrong!

Books for Boys

Calling all boys ages 8-11 and their grown-ups!

Join Books for Boys on Thursday, January 22 at 6:30 PM in the Community Room! This month we’re reading Awesome Minds: The Inventors of LEGO Toys by Erin Hagar – discover the amazing true story of how a Danish carpenter created the world’s most popular building toy!

Armchair Traveler Challenge: Unearth a Story

Reading is the perfect way to unearth information, entertainment, and understanding, and we are ready to delve into some great books! This year’s challenge has us grabbing our shovels and burrowing into the pages! Field Interns will read one book for each challenge, earning stickers and opportunities to win prizes in our grand prize drawing.

Any reader who fulfills even a portion of their Artifact Journal will earn small prizes along the way, but readers who complete all 10 Inventory Logs will earn the 2026 Armchair Traveler Intern Prize. Sign up at the Circulation desk and grab your Artifact Journal to get started!

September Adult Events

Take a Break Book ClubTake a Break and join our adult book club on Sept. 21 at 6:30 PM! Ages 18+ will meet in the Community Room to discuss Jane Austen’s classic, Sense and Sensibility. Adult MakersFriday, September 15 is Adult Makers! We will be making noodles from...

September Kids & Tween Events

Story TimeJoin Miss Gina, Grace, and Marybeth for Preschool Story Time, Toddler Time, and Book Babies! For September, we will have fun with the letter F and farm animals! Preschool Story Time is for ages 2-5 and meets Tuesdays at 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM or Wednesdays at...

September Teen Events

Hauntings - Library Teen Virtual ConventionTeens are invited to join the annual Library Teen Virtual Convention! Inspired by all our favorite ghost stories, spooky folklore, and mysterious cryptids, this year's theme is HAUNTINGS! The Convention is hosted on Discord...

July Teen Activities

CHESS AND GAME CLUB Learn the art of chess and other games from the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided. Mondays from 4:30-5:30 PM in the Community Room. For Ages 9-18TEEN ACTION COUNCIL Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans...

July Adult Activities

INDEPENDENCE DAY CLOSURE The Library will be closed Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. No items will be due but the book drop will remain open. Thank you! "ALL TOGETHER NOW" BLOCK PARTY This is the Block Party everyone will be talking about this...

July Kid & Tween Activities

CHESS AND GAME CLUB Learn the art of chess and other games from the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided. Every Monday from 4:30-5:30 P.M. in the Community Room For ages 9-184TH OF JULY CLOSURE The Library will be closed Tuesday,...

June Kids and Tween Activities

SPECIAL STORY TIME Join us for a special story time with local author Ruth Nielson! She is the author and illustrator of I Am Remarkable: A Journey of Self-Discovery. Ruth will lead our little ones in a yoga session, so please bring a towel or mat for your child to...

June Adult Activities

CREATIVE WRITING CLUB Share your writing with other storytelling enthusiasts or join to make friends! Join the Creative Writing Club for ages 18+. We will share your favorite piece of writing and talk about why writing is our passion. Wednesdays, June 14 & 28 at...

Library Closed for Labor Day

The library will be closed Saturday September 3rd and Monday September 5th for Labor Day. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Thank you!

August Library Activities

TEEN ACTION COUNCILWednesday, August 3rd. 4-5:30pm.  For ages 12-18. Come and have a say in what activities Teens do at the Library and meet new friends. NO PROGRAMS IN AUGUST To reset from Summer Reading and to accomodate our new infrastruture updates, there will be...

January 2026 Programs for Teens

January 2026 Programs for Teens

January 2026 Programs for Teens

Chess and Game Club

Unplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! It’s the perfect place to hang out, meet new people, and play some awesome games. Mondays at 4:30 PM in the Community Room, we’ll have chess sets ready for players of all abilities, plus a rotating selection of board games and card games. No experience needed—just a desire to have fun. Open to everyone ages 9-18.

*The Library will be closed Monday, Jan. 19 – No Chess & Game Club that day.

Teen Action Council

The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, January 7 in the Community Room at 4 PM!

Teen Crafts

Join us for Teen Craft on Thursday, January 8 from 4:00-5:30 PM in the Community Room! Teens ages 12-18 will create fun wintery jewelry and keychains using Shrinky Dink plastic. Join us to learn new crafting skills and make something awesome to wear or share!

Family Friendly Films

Mark your calendars for January family movie fun! Join us in the Community Room at 3:30 PM for two fantastic big-screen showings:

Friday, January 9Sketch (2024, PG)
Friday, January 23Smurfs (2025, PG)

All ages welcome! Parents should prescreen the films for their little cinephiles, and kids under 12 need to be accompanied by someone 14 or older. Grab your popcorn and we’ll see you at the movies!

Young League of Writers

Calling all teen writers ages 12-18! Join us on Wednesdays, January 14 & 28 at 4 PM to share your work, discuss what makes great writing, and sharpen your skills. In the first half, we’ll share our writing using a red, yellow, or green light feedback system. Please, submit your work in advance as a Google Doc or PDF to programs@madisonlib.org or bring a typed, printed copy. In the second half, we’ll have dedicated silent writing time where you can focus on your own projects and ideas. Whether you want to share your writing with peers or make new friends, this is the place for you! For more information and to sign up for notifications, visit the Madison Library Teen Zone.

AsiaPop!

Join Asiapop! on Thursday, January 15 from 4:00-5:30 PM in the Community Room to explore Asian cultures through movies, crafts, recipes, and traditions! This month, teens ages 12-18 will craft Rumi’s demon-slaying sword as a bookmark to keep the demons from escaping the pages of your latest manga, then test your knowledge in a K-Pop Demon Hunter Kahoot! for a chance to win yummy treats. Whether you love K-Pop Demon Hunters, or just want to make a really cool bookmark, join us for fun and friendship. No cell phone needed!

Dungeons & Dragons

Gather your party for Teen Dungeons & Dragons! Heroes ages 12–18, join the quest on Fridays, January 16 & 30 from 3:30–5:30 PM in the Community Room. Whether you’re a seasoned warrior or just stepping into the realm, you’ll build a character, shape your story, and let the dice decide your destiny.

Bring your own (5th Edition) character or choose one of our ready-made adventurers—no experience needed, just imagination. The adventure awaits!

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Teen LEGO Club

Join Teen LEGO Club on Wednesday, January 21 from 4:00-5:30 PM in the Community Room for a New Year’s Resolutions challenge! Whether your goals are to exercise more, read ten books, make your bed every day, drink more water, or eat more veggies, don’t let them pile up—turn them into LEGOs! How many resolutions can you build onto a LEGO plate in 90 minutes? Join us to find out!

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Cook with a Book

Teens ages 12-18, join us for a delicious literary adventure! On January 29 at 4 PM in the Community Room we’re baking a recipe inspired by Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones. We’ll be making Italian Cream Cake from Cesari’s Bakery—a magical treat fit for a wizard’s castle! Learn new cooking skills, enjoy great food, and connect books with culinary creativity. All supplies provided. Come hungry and ready to cook!

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Idaho Teen Reading Challenge

Calling all teen readers! The Idaho Teen Reading Challenge is here! This statewide reading challenge from the ICfL invites you to explore 8 books across 10 different categories.

How to Join: Sign up at our Children’s Reference desk, Madison Jr. High Library, Madison High School Library, or online with the Beanstack app.

Track & Earn: Track your progress on Beanstack or pick up paper tracking sheets at any of our libraries. Collect a prize after each book you read at the Children’s Reference desk or during visiting librarian days at school. Complete the challenge and you’ll be entered to win a $30 gift card (drawing on May 1)!

BONUS: Digital Badge Art Contest! Design a digital badge for one of the reading categories and submit it to programs@madisonlib.org by October 31. Winners receive a $25 credit from IDEAL – Idaho’s 529 College Savings Program, and your design will be shared with libraries statewide!

Ready to read? Sign up today and check out the 10 categories on the Teen Zone

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Armchair Traveler Challenge: Unearth a Story!

Reading is the perfect way to unearth information, entertainment, and understanding, and we are ready to delve into some great books! This year’s challenge has us grabbing our shovels and burrowing into the pages! Field Techs will read one book for each challenge, earning stickers and opportunities to win prizes in our grand prize drawing.

Any reader who fulfills even a portion of their Artifact Journal will earn small prizes along the way, but readers who complete all 10 Inventory Logs will earn the 2026 Armchair Traveler Field Tech Prize. Sign up at the Circulation desk and grab your Artifact Journal to get started!

September Adult Events

Take a Break Book ClubTake a Break and join our adult book club on Sept. 21 at 6:30 PM! Ages 18+ will meet in the Community Room to discuss Jane Austen’s classic, Sense and Sensibility. Adult MakersFriday, September 15 is Adult Makers! We will be making noodles from...

September Kids & Tween Events

Story TimeJoin Miss Gina, Grace, and Marybeth for Preschool Story Time, Toddler Time, and Book Babies! For September, we will have fun with the letter F and farm animals! Preschool Story Time is for ages 2-5 and meets Tuesdays at 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM or Wednesdays at...

September Teen Events

Hauntings - Library Teen Virtual ConventionTeens are invited to join the annual Library Teen Virtual Convention! Inspired by all our favorite ghost stories, spooky folklore, and mysterious cryptids, this year's theme is HAUNTINGS! The Convention is hosted on Discord...

July Teen Activities

CHESS AND GAME CLUB Learn the art of chess and other games from the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided. Mondays from 4:30-5:30 PM in the Community Room. For Ages 9-18TEEN ACTION COUNCIL Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans...

July Adult Activities

INDEPENDENCE DAY CLOSURE The Library will be closed Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. No items will be due but the book drop will remain open. Thank you! "ALL TOGETHER NOW" BLOCK PARTY This is the Block Party everyone will be talking about this...

July Kid & Tween Activities

CHESS AND GAME CLUB Learn the art of chess and other games from the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided. Every Monday from 4:30-5:30 P.M. in the Community Room For ages 9-184TH OF JULY CLOSURE The Library will be closed Tuesday,...

June Kids and Tween Activities

SPECIAL STORY TIME Join us for a special story time with local author Ruth Nielson! She is the author and illustrator of I Am Remarkable: A Journey of Self-Discovery. Ruth will lead our little ones in a yoga session, so please bring a towel or mat for your child to...

June Adult Activities

CREATIVE WRITING CLUB Share your writing with other storytelling enthusiasts or join to make friends! Join the Creative Writing Club for ages 18+. We will share your favorite piece of writing and talk about why writing is our passion. Wednesdays, June 14 & 28 at...

Library Closed for Labor Day

The library will be closed Saturday September 3rd and Monday September 5th for Labor Day. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Thank you!

August Library Activities

TEEN ACTION COUNCILWednesday, August 3rd. 4-5:30pm.  For ages 12-18. Come and have a say in what activities Teens do at the Library and meet new friends. NO PROGRAMS IN AUGUST To reset from Summer Reading and to accomodate our new infrastruture updates, there will be...

December 2025 Programs for All Ages

December 2025 Programs for All Ages

December 2025 Programs for All Ages

Teen Action Council

The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, December 3 in the Community Room at 4 PM!

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Crafty Corner

Join us for Crafty Corner, an informal meet-up for adults 18+ who love to create! Bring your knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, or whatever craft you enjoy, and spend an evening with fellow makers. This month we’ll meet Thursday, December 4 at 6:30 PM. Relax, connect, and get inspired—let’s get crafty!

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A Wizarding Christmas Extravaganza

Don your longest robes and dust off your enchanted hats for a magical evening of Yule merriment! Come Monday, December 8 from 5-7 PM to listen to enchanting tales, enjoy whimsical treats, and prepare for a visit from the legendary Father Christmas himself! It promises to be an evening brimming with laughter and enchantment. Father Christmas (Santa) will make his grand entrance at 4:30 PM. Be ready to welcome him and share your wishes for the coming year! Don’t forget to bring your camera for magical photo opportunities. A spellbinding time awaits the whole family! Young sorcerers under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a grown-up.

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Holiday Closures

The Library will be closed December 24-27 and December 31-January 1 for Christmas and New Years. No items will be due. Thank you!

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Armchair Traveler Challenge

Reading can inspire creativity and we are painting a masterpiece! Take an epic journey with us this year as we explore the world of art, from color and style to history and industry. Collect your canvas stickers and put your name in for the grand prize drawings by December 30th!

No other events the month of December. We'll see you in January for regular programming!

September Adult Events

Take a Break Book ClubTake a Break and join our adult book club on Sept. 21 at 6:30 PM! Ages 18+ will meet in the Community Room to discuss Jane Austen’s classic, Sense and Sensibility. Adult MakersFriday, September 15 is Adult Makers! We will be making noodles from...

September Kids & Tween Events

Story TimeJoin Miss Gina, Grace, and Marybeth for Preschool Story Time, Toddler Time, and Book Babies! For September, we will have fun with the letter F and farm animals! Preschool Story Time is for ages 2-5 and meets Tuesdays at 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM or Wednesdays at...

September Teen Events

Hauntings - Library Teen Virtual ConventionTeens are invited to join the annual Library Teen Virtual Convention! Inspired by all our favorite ghost stories, spooky folklore, and mysterious cryptids, this year's theme is HAUNTINGS! The Convention is hosted on Discord...

July Teen Activities

CHESS AND GAME CLUB Learn the art of chess and other games from the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided. Mondays from 4:30-5:30 PM in the Community Room. For Ages 9-18TEEN ACTION COUNCIL Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans...

July Adult Activities

INDEPENDENCE DAY CLOSURE The Library will be closed Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. No items will be due but the book drop will remain open. Thank you! "ALL TOGETHER NOW" BLOCK PARTY This is the Block Party everyone will be talking about this...

July Kid & Tween Activities

CHESS AND GAME CLUB Learn the art of chess and other games from the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided. Every Monday from 4:30-5:30 P.M. in the Community Room For ages 9-184TH OF JULY CLOSURE The Library will be closed Tuesday,...

June Kids and Tween Activities

SPECIAL STORY TIME Join us for a special story time with local author Ruth Nielson! She is the author and illustrator of I Am Remarkable: A Journey of Self-Discovery. Ruth will lead our little ones in a yoga session, so please bring a towel or mat for your child to...

June Adult Activities

CREATIVE WRITING CLUB Share your writing with other storytelling enthusiasts or join to make friends! Join the Creative Writing Club for ages 18+. We will share your favorite piece of writing and talk about why writing is our passion. Wednesdays, June 14 & 28 at...

Library Closed for Labor Day

The library will be closed Saturday September 3rd and Monday September 5th for Labor Day. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Thank you!

August Library Activities

TEEN ACTION COUNCILWednesday, August 3rd. 4-5:30pm.  For ages 12-18. Come and have a say in what activities Teens do at the Library and meet new friends. NO PROGRAMS IN AUGUST To reset from Summer Reading and to accomodate our new infrastruture updates, there will be...

Story Time: Something NEW Just for YOU! in November

Story Time: Something NEW Just for YOU! in November

Story Time: Something NEW Just for YOU! in November

Discover your new favorite story! We’ve curated a collection of fresh books, each paired with a special activity to spark your child’s imagination and extend the fun.

Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Room.

Ages 3-5

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

Tip

The holidays are a good time to learn about gratitude with your child. As your child gives and receives gifts, you can talk about acts of kindness and the feelings and or emotions associated with giving and receiving a gift. – TenderHeartedTeacher.com

Activity

 Make a gratitude jar with your child. Decorate a jar or box, write down things that both of you are grateful for on small pieces of paper, and put them in the jar. Then, throughout the year, pull out a paper and talk about why you were grateful for that particular thing. You can also add more slips of paper to your jar as you both discover and experience new things!

Books Presented

Book cover for Mrs. Wishy-Washy's Christmas by Joy Cowley

Mrs. Wishy-Washy's Christmas by Joy Cowley

When Mrs. Wishy-Washy asks her farm animals to take a bath for Christmas, they find a way to take one without freezing.
Book cover for Fire Pups to the Rescue! by Lisa Desimini

Fire Pus to the Rescue! by Lisa Desimini

Four Dalmatian heroes use their senses to help a family, and their pets, safely escape a house fire.
Book cover for Thanks for Thanksgiving by Julie Markes

Thanks for Thanksgiving by Julie Markes

At Thanksgiving time, children express their gratitude for the people and things in their lives.
Book cover for Bouncing Bunnies! by Fix Osborne

Bouncing Bunnies by Fiz Osborne

A group of bunnies bounce around, their favorite thing to do, and as they shake from head to toe, they invite you to join in too.

Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

Two Little Bunny Rabbits

Two little bunny rabbits sitting on a hill, 
One named Brooke, and the other named Bill.
Hop away, Brooke! Hop away, Bill! 
Come back, Brooke! Come back, Bill!
Two little bunny rabbits  sitting on a hill, 
One named Brooke, and the other named Bill.

Two little bunny rabbits looking at a cloud,
One was quiet, and the other was loud 
Hop away, Quiet! Hop away, Loud!
Come back, Quiet! Come back, Loud!
Two little bunny rabbits looking at a cloud,
One was quiet, and the other was loud!

Adapted from King County Library System

There’s Something in the Barn

Tune: Up on the Housetop
Open up the barn door, the spring goes “Boink.”
There’s something in the barn, saying, “Oink, oink, oink.”
Open up the barn door, the clock strikes two.
There’s something in the barn, saying, “Moo, moo, moo.”

Open up the barn door, it’s a snowy day.
There’s something in the barn, saying, “Neigh, neigh, neigh.”
Open up the barn door, singing, “Tra-la-la.”
There’s something in the barn, saying, “Blaa, blaa, blaa.”

Open up the barn door, while the sky is blue.
There’s something in the barn, saying, “Cock-a-doodle-do!”

Five Apple Pies in the Bakery Shop

Five apple pies in the bakery shop
Five apple pies with sugar on top
Along came a man with a penny in his hand
Click, clock, click, clock, click, clock, click, clock
He took one pie and away he ran.

Four apple pies in the bakery shop…..
Three apple pies in the bakery shop…
Two apple pies in the bakery shop…
One apple pies in the bakery shop…

But we’re not finished:
No apple pies in the bakery shop.
No apple pies with sugar on top.
Along came a man with a penny in his hand.
Click, clock, click, clock, click, clock, click, clock
He took one look… and away he ran!

Adapted from King County Library System

Hurry, Hurry! Drive the Fire Truck

Hurry, hurry! Drive the fire truck
Hurry, hurry! Drive the fire truck
Hurry, hurry! Drive the fire truck
Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding!

Hurry, hurry! Turn the corner… ding!
Hurry, hurry! Climb the ladder… ding!
Hurry, hurry! Spray the water… ding!
Slowly, slowly back to the station… Shh! 

Source: The Kiboomers

Crafts and Activities

Coloring page of a bunny frolicking in autumn leaves.

Autumn Bunny Coloring Page

 

 

A bunny puppet that comes out of a cardboard tube.

Pop Up Bunny Craft

Additional Books

Book cover for The Cow Who Clucked by Denise Fleming

The Cow Who Clucked by Denise Fleming

When a cow loses her moo, she searches to see if another animal in the barn has it.

Book cover for The Hippo-not-amus by Tony Payne

The Hippo-not-amus by Tony Payne

Portly grows tired of being a hippopotamus so he becomes a hipponoceros, a hippo-bat-onoceros, a hippo-ele-bat-onoceros, and a hippo-gir-ele-bat-onoceros!
Book cover for String Ball by Chris Monroe

String Ball by Chris Monroe

When a kitten finds its young owner’s string ball craft project, adventures ensue. Includes instructions on making a hollow string ball.
Book cover for Wind Watchers by Micha Archer

Wind Watchers by Micha Archer

Seasons come and go, and the wind wafts its way through them all. This delights a family of children, and when they ask the wind, “How will you blow today?” they get a kick out of not knowing what answer they’ll get. Will the wind send gentle breezes that tickle and delight, cooling them off on hot days? Or strong gusts that knock their hats off and send them running inside on stormy days? One thing is for certain to our wind watchers–the wind is an always-changing wonder and constantly takes their breath away!

More Story Times

Story Time: S is for Sledding and the OlympicS

You don’t need snow when you have your imagination! You can sit in a basket, box, or even the bathtub! So, jump on a “sled” and join us in a downhill adventure with these books and activities about the Winter Olympics and sledding!Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at...

FEBRUARY Book Babies + Toddlers: Snow

Winter is a magical time of “firsts” for a baby or toddler… first snowflake, white world, or cold nose. Even if there isn’t snow outdoors, you can introduce them to new textures like a fleece scarf, fuzzy mitten, or even a smooth ice pack wrapped in a towel with...

Story Time: S is for Snow and Winter OlympicS

Enjoying a snowy day with your child is the perfect time to teach them about healthy competition. As you play, you can talk about: How to win and lose gracefully Encouraging all participants Congratulating the winner The value of cooperation and teamwork Feeling proud...

Kid ‘n’ Tween Activities February 2026

Story Time and Early Literacy Join us this February for Early Literacy Programs as we explore a snowy theme! Toddler Time (Ages 1-3, walking toddlers & grown-ups) - Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:30 AM in the Community Room. Enjoy songs, stories, and sensory building...

Story Time: Something NEW, Just for YOU! in January

New books are great! If you haven’t had a chance to visit the library lately, you should come in and check out our section of New Non-fiction Books in the Children’s section. Non-fiction fuels curiosity, answers questions, is easily relatable to life, and builds...

Story Time: D is for Dress-Up

Have you ever played dress-up with your child? Not only is it great fun for them and you, but it can also be a critical developmental tool. It helps your child to make sense of the world around her while developing essential skills she'll use throughout life like...

Story Time: D is for Dogs: Special Service Dogs Edition

For a lot of children, meeting dogs and others animals can be an exciting experience. However, if they are unprepared for that introduction, it can lead to an undesirable experience, especially with service animals. Check out some of the tips and books below for...

JANUARY Book Babies + Toddlers: Dogs & Puppies

Through books, visits to petting zoos, and interactive animal puppets and toys, your child will explore the animal kingdom by learning the sounds animals make. This includes discovering the wide range of vocalizations from dogs, understanding the differences between...

Story Time: D is for Dance

“D” is for dancing! Did you know that, in addition to being a fantastic way to build physical skills in children, dancing is also a powerful workout for the brain? Remembering choreography strengthens memory and improves a child’s ability to focus and solve problems....

January 2026 Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

Story Time and Early Literacy Join us for stories, songs, and fun all month long as we explore the letter D! We'll groove with Dance, learn from Service Dogs, try on costumes for Dress Up, and finish with something brand new just for you! Story Time is on Tuesdays and...

Story Time: P is for Pie

Story Time: P is for Pie

Story Time: P is for Pie

Who needs rhythm sticks when you’ve got a house full of instruments? You and your child can grab paper towel tubes, empty tin cans, or even a pair of chopsticks and get ready to make some noise. Start by keeping the beat to old favorites like “If You’re Happy and You Know It,” “B-I-N-G-O,” or your favorite popular recording. Then, after you’ve read a fun book about pie, dive into some of the following activities. And of course, no pie celebration is complete without a tasty treat at the end!

Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Room.

Ages 3-5

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

Tip

The holidays are a good time to learn about gratitude with your child. As your child gives and receives gifts, you can talk about acts of kindness and the feelings and or emotions associated with giving and receiving a gift. – TenderHeartedTeacher.com

Activity

 Make a gratitude jar with your child. Decorate a jar or box, write down things that both of you are grateful for on small pieces of paper, and put them in the jar. Then, throughout the year, pull out a paper and talk about why you were grateful for that particular thing. You can also add more slips of paper to your jar as you both discover and experience new things!

Books Presented

Book cover for I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie by Alison Jackson

I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie by Alison Jackson

Based on the classic song about the old woman who swallowed a fly, this retelling with a twist features an old lady attending a Thanksgiving dinner who swallows a pie, then a whole squash, all of the salad, and then an entire turkey. In the end, the old lady makes a surprising and humorous contribution to the holiday festivities.
Book cover for All for Pie, Pie for All by David Martin

All for Pie, Pie for All by David Martin

Grandma Cat bakes an apple pie that is heartily enjoyed by her family as well as the Mouse and Ant families that live nearby.
Book cover for Little Red Hot by Eric A. Kimmel

Little Red Hot by Eric A. Kimmel

When Little Red Hot’s grandmother falls ill, she makes her a hot pepper pie to help cure her cold. En route to her grandmother’s house, she encounters Señor Lobo and uses her spicy pie to get out of a tricky situation.
Book cover for Splat! by Jon Burgerman

Splat! by Jon Bergerman

Encourages the reader to predict what will happen and keep turning pages as a face is splattered with a pie, a sandwich, and more.

Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

Let’s Make a Pie (with rhythm sticks)

Apple pie, peach pie, blueberry too,
Let’s make a pie especially for you!

First we roll out the dough till it’s nice and flat.
Roll, roll, roll, roll. (Roll sticks on floor.)

Now we chop up the fruit, just like that.
Chop, chop, chop, chop. (beat the sticks on the floor)

Stir in the sugar & honey with me.
Stir, stir, stir, stir. (hold sticks together and stir in a circle)

Now march to the oven, 1, 2, 3.
March, march, march, march. (holding sticks vertical, hit the floor)

Put it in the oven and we wait,
and we wait, and we wait. (place sticks on floor, hold hands up)

Pie is done! Ding goes the bell!
Out of the oven, Mmmm love that smell.
(circle sticks in front of nose.)

Source: Miss Caitlin Music

Fly in the Pie

Little fly, little fly, are you in the ____ pie?

Source: Miss Mariah’s Library

Five Apple Pies in the Bakery Shop

Five apple pies in the bakery shop
Five apple pies with sugar on top
Along came a man with a penny in his hand
Click, clock, click, clock, click, clock, click, clock
He took one pie and away he ran.

Four apple pies in the bakery shop…..
Three apple pies in the bakery shop…
Two apple pies in the bakery shop…
One apple pies in the bakery shop…

But we’re not finished:
No apple pies in the bakery shop.
No apple pies with sugar on top.
Along came a man with a penny in his hand.
Click, clock, click, clock, click, clock, click, clock
He took one look… and away he ran!

Adapted from King County Library System

Blueberry Pie, Cream and Jam

Blueberry pie, cream and jam,
Let’s tap our sticks as nice* as we can!
*quick, slow, quiet, loud

Source Hushlander

Crafts and Activities

A coloring page with cute woodland animals surrounding a pie.

Pie Coloring Page

 

 

A slice of pumpkin pie made from a paper plate and tissue paper.

Pumpkin Pie Craft

Additional Books

Book cover for Seed, Sprout, Pumpkin, Pie by Jill Esbaum

Seed, Sprout, Pumpkin, Pie by Jill Esbaum

Discusses how pumpkins grow, the different varieties of pumpkins, and the many ways people use them.

Book cover for Nothing's Wrong!: A Hare, A Bear, and Some Pie to Share by John Jory

Nothing's Wrong!: A Hare, A Bear and Some Pie to Share by John Jory

When Anders the hare insists that nothing is wrong, Jeff the bear gets his friend to share what is bothering him by giving him space while still being supportive.
Book cover for Ugly Pie by Lisa Wheeler

Ugly Pie by Lisa Wheeler

After baking a scrumptious Ugly Pie, made from ingredients donated by his neighbors, Ol’ Bear invites everyone over for a slice. Includes pie recipe.
Book cover for You're the Pumpkin in My Pie by Laura Gehl

You're the Pumpkin in My Pie by Laura Gehl

From changing leaves to sweet treats and from Halloween to Thanksgiving, the sweet sayings in this board book show little ones how very loved they are!

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Story Time: P is for Pigs

Story Time: P is for Pigs

Story Time: P is for Pigs

How did the pig write his novel? With a pig pen. Or… what’s it called when a bunch of pigs compete in athletic games? The Olympigs. And… how do pigs write top-secret messages? With invisible oink!

All jokes aside, pigs are amazing creatures. They are one of the smartest domesticated animals and can be trained like dogs. They have a great sense of smell and make different sounds, like grunts and squeals, to talk to each other and express their feelings. So grab a pig book and have fun learning about these incredible creatures.

Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Room.

Ages 3-5

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

Tip

 As children mature, they realize that certain behaviors cause certain responses. Having good manners means responding politely to people when they address you, and the rhyme, “Two Fat Pigs,” helps children practice polite greetings. ~Lambert

Activity

 With your child, do the fingerplay, “Two Fat Pigs,” and then practice greetings with one another. You may want to put a small round sticker at the end of each thumb, or lick small pieces of paper to make them stick to your child’s thumbs.

Books Presented

Book cover for Pigs Never Sweat! by Kelly Tills

Pigs Never Sweat! by Kelly Tills

Do pigs get stinky sweaty? No! Pigs get muddy. Mud jackets look cool on pigs and protect their skin from the hot sun. Written in an interactive format to practically guarantee giggles.
Book cover for Watch Out for Wolf! by Anica Mrose Rissi

Watch Out For Wolf! by Anica Mrose Rissi

While preparing for a party, excitable little piggies have some close calls with Wolf.
Book cover for You are not Sleepy! by Mark Teague

You are Not Sleepy! by Mark Teague

It is time for a nap, but a series of hijinks, interruptions, and distractions keep him from falling asleep.
Book cover for Sky Pig by Jan L. Coates

The Sky Pig by Jan L. Coates

A boy named Jack and his pig Ollie try various inventions and ideas in their effort to help Ollie fly.

Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

Five Pigs So Squeaky Clean

(tune: Peter Cottontail)
Five pigs so squeaky clean
Cleanest you’ve ever seen.
Wanted to go outside and play. Oink! Oink!
One jumped into the mud.
Landed with a great big THUD
Now there are four  clean squeaky pigs. Oink! Oink!

Source: Storytime Katie

The Tail of a Pig

(Tune: “The Wheels on the Bus”)
The tail of a pig curls round and round, round and round, round and round.(circle finger round and round)
The tail of a pig curls round and round
All through the mud.

Additional verses:
The mouth of a pig goes oink, oink, oink… 
The snout of a pig goes root, root, root… 
The hooves of a pig go run, run, run… 
The ears of a pig go twitch, twitch, twitch…

Source: Verona Story Time

My Pig is Rooting on My Head!

(tune “Here We Go ‘Round the Mulberry Bush”)
My pig is rooting on my toes, on my toes, on my toes
My pig is rooting on my toes –
Oink! Oink! Oink! (move bean bag to knee)

My pig is rooting on my knee…
My pig is rooting on my tummy…
My pig is rooting on my shoulder…
My pig is rooting on my head, on my head, on my head (balance bean bag on head)

My pig is trotting on my head –
He leaped away! Oink! 

Two Fat Pigs

Two fat pigs
Met in a glen.
Bowed most politely,
Bowed once again.
How do you do? How do you do? And how do you do again?
How do you do? How do you do? And how do you do again?

Adapted from Two Fat Gentlemen

The Bean Bag

Chorus:
Throw the bean bag and catch
Turn around, turn around, stamp, stamp, stamp
Throw the bean bag and catch
Turn around, turn around, stamp, stamp, stamp
Put it on your head and walk around the room
Put it on your head and walk around the room
Repeat Chorus

Put it on your head and walk around the room
Put it on your head and walk around the room
Put it on your shoulder… elbow… knee… back now… stomach… finger… foot… arm now
Put it on your head and walk around the room
Put it on your head and walk around the room
Repeat Chorus

Source: Hap Palmer

Crafts and Activities

Coloring page with a very cute pig.

Pig Coloring Page

 

 

A pig headband made from paper.

Pig Headband Craft

Additional Books

Book cover for The Great Gran Plan by Elli Woolard

The Great Gran Plan by Elli Woollard

When a pig discovers the wolf’s plan to eat Little Red Riding Hood’s grandmother, he rushes out to buy supplies that he will need to catch the wolf and save the grandmother.

Book cover for Pigs by Gail Gibbons

Pigs by Gail Gibbons

Examines the basic characteristics, common breeds, intelligence, behavior, life cycle, and uses of pigs.
Book cover for The Three Pigs by David Wiesner

The Three Pigs by David Wiesner

The three pigs escape the wolf by going into another world where they meet the cat and the fiddle, the cow that jumped over the moon, and a dragon.
Book cover for The Very Sleepy Pig by John Malam

The Very Sleepy Pig by John Malam

Relates the story of a little pig who just can’t seem to get up in the morning. With embossed illustrations.

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