September Activities for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

by | Aug 25, 2025 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 comments

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Story Time and Early Literacy

Dive into tales, tunes, and tiny triumphs at our Early Literacy programs in the Community Room—tailored for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grown-ups!

  • Story Time (ages 2–5 + adult) Tue 10:30 AM & 6:30 PM (Activity Room) | Wed 10:30 AM

    • 9/2–3 See you later, Alligator!

    • 9/8–10 Armadillo Antics

    • 9/15–17 Apples hanging on a tree

    • 9/22–24 ABCs for You and Me!

    • 9/29–10/1 Something New, Just for You!

  • Hora Del Cuento en Español (ages 2–5 + adult) Mondays at 10:30 AM (Closed Sept 1)

  • Toddler Time (walking littles under 2 + adult) Mon & Tue at 9:30 AM | Theme: ABC’s for you and me! (Closed Sept 1)

  • Book Babies (babies not yet walking + adult) Wednesdays at 9:30 AM | Theme: ABC’s for you and me!

Bring your little reader and join us for laughter, learning, and lots of Story Time magic!

Chess and Game Club

Game on, Mondays! Tweens & teens (ages 9–18), come master your moves every Monday from 4:30–5:30 PM in the Community Room (except Labor Day, Sept. 1). Join Nick Allison—our guru of games and strategy—for chess, board games, and all-out fun. No experience needed, supplies provided. Let the games begin!

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Kid ‘n’ Tween Tuesday STEAM

Calling all young makers and thinkers ages 6–11 and their adult sidekicks! Join us every Tuesday at 4 PM in the Community Room for Kid ’n’ Tween Tuesday STEAM—where every project is an adventure.

  • Sept 2: LEGOs! Full Plate Challenge

  • Sept 9: Cardboard Construction—Building Squares

  • Sept 16: LEGOs! Rubber-Band-Powered Superhero Cars

  • Sept 23: Truly Terrific Tech

  • Sept 30: LEGOs! Pick a Card, Any Card

Pack your creativity, bring a sidekick, and let’s build something incredible together!

Free Family Friendly Films

Calling all young adventurers (ages 8–11) and their trusty adult sidekicks!

Join us Thursday, September 11 at 6:30 PM in the Community Room for the Books for Boys & Great Reads for Girls Fall Kickoff! Dive into thrilling stories, craft a fluffy pompom reading buddy & book pin banner, snack on pretzels ‘n dips, and preview all the amazing books we’ll read this year.

Adventure, creativity, and tasty treats await—don’t miss out! Sign up for reminders on the Tween Scene of our website and let the reading journey begin!

Free Family Friendly Films

Looking for a fun movie afternoon on the big screen? Join us on Friday, Sept. 26, at 3:30 PM in the Community Room for a showing of How to Train Your Dragon (2025, PG)!

All ages are welcome, but children 12 and under must be accompanied by a responsible party aged 14 or older. Parents, please prescreen the film to ensure it’s right for your little movie fans!

Puzzlepalooza!

Puzzlepalooza is coming! Join us on Friday, Sept. 19 at 7 PM in the Community Room for a three-tiered puzzle fest for all ages!

1️⃣ Team up on a giant group puzzle 2️⃣ Compete to be the fastest puzzler (yes, there’s a prize—you can probably piece it together.) 3️⃣ Swap puzzles at our exchange table—bring one, take one!

Come for one, two, or all three. It’s puzzling fun for everyone!

Armchair Traveler Challenge: Apprentice Artist

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. Armchair travelers will read books to create a portfolio of canvases that earn them opportunities to enter the final drawing for our grand prizes. Any reader who joins us for even a portion of the trip will receive small prizes along the way. Sign up today at the Library Circulation Desk!

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...

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