September Activities for Kids ‘n’ Tweens
September Activities for Kids ‘n’ Tweens
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!
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Story Time (ages 2–5 + adult) Tue 10:30 AM & 6:30 PM (Activity Room) | Wed 10:30 AM
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9/2–3 See you later, Alligator!
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9/8–10 Armadillo Antics
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9/15–17 Apples hanging on a tree
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9/22–24 ABCs for You and Me!
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9/29–10/1 Something New, Just for You!
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Hora Del Cuento en Español (ages 2–5 + adult) Mondays at 10:30 AM (Closed Sept 1)
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Toddler Time (walking littles under 2 + adult) Mon & Tue at 9:30 AM | Theme: ABC’s for you and me! (Closed Sept 1)
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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!
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.
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Sept 2: LEGOs! Full Plate Challenge
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Sept 9: Cardboard Construction—Building Squares
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Sept 16: LEGOs! Rubber-Band-Powered Superhero Cars
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Sept 23: Truly Terrific Tech
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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!
