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 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.
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 9 – Sketch (2024, PG)
Friday, January 23 – Smurfs (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!
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