Youth Programming
- Our Flag's Story: 250th Anniversary
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 6 - 11 REGISTRATION REQUIREDListen to how an old flag is disposed of properly. Learn the history of the American flag and then make your own. Register for this event online.
- Toddler Story Time
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ & UnderCome in for an enjoyable hour filled with Winter Weather stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a craft. There will be a special guest for both story times to talk about the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Siblings welcome.
- Preschool Story Time
- Grand Story Time
- Heroes of the Garden: Wee Ones
Friday, January 23rd, 2026
3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3 - 5 (With Guardian) REGISTRATION REQUIREDCome hear stories about the heroes of the garden. Are they working in the winter? How do they help? The Master Gardeners will have hands-on activities as they present the "Heroes". Register for this event online.
- Heroes of the Garden: Elementary Green Thumbs
Friday, January 23rd, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 6 - 11 REGISTRATION REQUIREDCome hear stories about the heroes of the garden. Are they working in the winter? How do they help? The Master Gardeners will have hands-on activities as they present the "Heroes". Register for this event online.
- Squirrel Appreciation Day: Tales & Tails
Saturday, January 24th, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Off-Site Event | Shenandoah River State Park, 350 Daughter of Stars Drive, Bentonville
Ages 5 - 10 REGISTRATION REQUIREDCome listen to a sto-- Squirrel! Sorry. Come hear a story about squirrels, do some crafts, and go on a scavenger hunt at Shenandoah River State Park, the Discovery Center, to find squirrels and their nests. Register for this event online.
- Press Play
Saturday, January 24th, 2026
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 12 - 18 REGISTRATION REQUIREDCome enjoy an afternoon of playing Nintendo video games! Register for this event online.
- Music & Movement: Babies
- Music & Movement: Toddlers & Preschool
- Homeschool Hub: Snowball Launcher
Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 6 - 11 REGISTRATION REQUIREDLearn about potential and kinetic energy as we design and test a snowball launcher. Register for this event online.
- Toddler Story Time
- Read with the Sheriff Preschool Story Time
- Grand Story Time
- Music & Movement: Babies
- Music & Movement: Toddlers & Preschool
- Grand Story Time
- Groundhog: Tales & Trails
Saturday, February 7th, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 6 - 11 REGISTRATION REQUIREDCome to the library to do some crafts and hear stories about groundhogs with the Shenandoah River State Park rangers. Did he see his shadow? Register for this event online.
- Teens Connect: Colonial Cooking
Saturday, February 7th, 2026
2:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 12 - 18 REGISTRATION REQUIREDCome learn what types of food people ate 250 years ago and why. Then learn some recipes they used and taste your creation. Sponsored by FRUMC. Register for this event online.
- Music & Movement: Babies
- Music & Movement: Toddlers & Preschool
- Grand Story Time
- Grand Story Time
- Music & Movement: Babies
- Music & Movement: Toddlers & Preschool
- Grand Story Time

