Kids ‘n’ Tween Activities March 2026
Story Time and Early Literacy
Join us this March for Early Literacy Programs!
Toddler Time (Ages 1-3, walking toddlers & grown-ups) – Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:30 AM in the Community Room. Enjoy songs, stories, and tactile activities as we explore FOOD!
Book Babies (Ages 0-12 months, pre-walkers & grown-ups) – Wednesdays at 9:30 AM in the Community Room. Explore songs, stories, baby sign language, movement, and sensory activities with our FOOD theme!
Story Time (Ages 3-5) – Tuesdays at 10:30 AM & 6:30 PM and Wednesdays at 10:30 AM in the Community Room & Activity Room. Celebrate the letter F!
Mar. 3-4: Forever Friends
Mar. 10-11: Favorite Foods
Mar. 17-18: Folk and Fairy Tales
Mar. 24-25: Flowers
Mar. 31-Apr. 1: Something new just for you!
Spanish Story Time (Hora Del Cuento) – ¡Los lunes a las 10:30 a. m. en el salón comunitario! ¡Con temas divertidos durante todo el mes!
Come learn, play, and grow with us!
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 4:00 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.
Don’t miss the Open Chess Tournament on March 23—test your skills and see how you stack up against other players! All levels welcome.
Kid ‘n’ Tween Tuesday STEAM
Join us every Tuesday in March from 4:00-5:00 PM in the Community Room for hands-on STEAM fun:
MAR 03 – Learn about service animals with Jaime Pryde & make pet blankets for our local shelter
MAR 10 – LEGO Lucky Rainbow Challenge
MAR 17 – Leprechaun Launchers with Cheryl Kimber from Idaho PTV & PBS Kids
MAR 24 – LEGO Scavenger Hunt Challenge
MAR 31 – Fun with Tech!
Perfect for kids and tweens (ages 6-11)! See you there!
Family Friendly Films
Grab your popcorn and join us for Free Family Friendly Films on Fridays at 3:30 PM in the Community Room! This March, we’re diving into friendship and fairy tales. On March 6th, blast off with Pixar’s Elio (rated PG) as a young dreamer becomes Earth’s intergalactic ambassador in an out-of-this-world adventure. Then on March 20th, discover wonder with Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (rated PG), a stunning reimagining of the classic tale about a wooden boy who comes to life. All ages are welcome for these magical afternoon screenings. See you at the movies!
Great Reads for Girls
Join us for Great Reads for Girls on Wednesday, March 12 from 6:30-7:30 PM in the Community Room as we solve the case of The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene! We’ll discuss Nancy Drew’s first adventure, then channel our inner sleuth by crafting Nancy Drew-inspired headbands and enjoying delicious lemon bars. Perfect for young detectives ages 8-11 who are ready for mystery, creativity, and tasty treats!
Books for Boys
Join us for Books for Boys on Wednesday, March 19 from 6:30-7:30 PM in the Community Room as we crack the case of The Hardy Boys: The Tower Treasure by Franklin W. Dixon! We’ll discuss Frank and Joe’s first mystery, then put our detective skills to the test by building LED flashlights and analyzing balloon fingerprints. Plus, we’ll enjoy fingerprint cookies and ice cream! Perfect for young sleuths ages 8-11 ready for mystery, hands-on fun, and tasty treats!
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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