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 REQUIRED 


    Listen 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 & Under


    Come 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

    Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 
    11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 3½ - 5


    Come 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.

  • Grand Story Time

    Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 
    10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 6 & Under


    Come hear a grandparent read a few stories, learn nursery rhymes, and do a craft.

  • 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 REQUIRED 


    Come 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 REQUIRED 


    Come 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 REQUIRED 


    Come 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 REQUIRED 


    Come enjoy an afternoon of playing Nintendo video games! Register for this event online.

  • Music & Movement: Babies

    Monday, January 26th, 2026 
    10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 23 Months & Under


    Join our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler.

  • Music & Movement: Toddlers & Preschool

    Monday, January 26th, 2026 
    11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 2 - 5


    Join our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler.

  • Homeschool Hub: Snowball Launcher

    Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 
    10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 6 - 11  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 


    Learn about potential and kinetic energy as we design and test a snowball launcher. Register for this event online.

  • Toddler Story Time

    Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 
    10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 3½ & Under


    Come in for an enjoyable hour filled with Hibernation stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a craft. Siblings welcome.

  • Read with the Sheriff Preschool Story Time

    Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 
    11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 3½ - 5


    This week we will have a special guest from the Sheriff’s office! Come in for an enjoyable hour filled with Hibernation stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a craft.

  • Grand Story Time

    Thursday, January 29th, 2026 
    10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 6 & Under


    Come hear a grandparent read a few stories, learn nursery rhymes, and do a craft.

  • Music & Movement: Babies

    Monday, February 2nd, 2026 
    10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 23 Months & Under


    Join our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler.

  • Music & Movement: Toddlers & Preschool

    Monday, February 2nd, 2026 
    11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 2 - 5


    Join our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler.

  • Grand Story Time

    Thursday, February 5th, 2026 
    10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 6 & Under


    Come hear a grandparent read a few stories, learn nursery rhymes, and do a craft.

  • Groundhog: Tales & Trails

    Saturday, February 7th, 2026 
    11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 6 - 11  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 


    Come 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 REQUIRED 


    Come 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

    Monday, February 9th, 2026 
    10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 23 Months & Under


    Join our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler.

  • Music & Movement: Toddlers & Preschool

    Monday, February 9th, 2026 
    11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 2 - 5


    Join our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler.

  • Grand Story Time

    Thursday, February 12th, 2026 
    10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 6 & Under


    Come hear a grandparent read a few stories, learn nursery rhymes, and do a craft.

  • Grand Story Time

    Thursday, February 19th, 2026 
    10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 6 & Under


    Come hear a grandparent read a few stories, learn nursery rhymes, and do a craft.

  • Music & Movement: Babies

    Monday, February 23rd, 2026 
    10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 23 Months & Under


    Join our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler.

  • Music & Movement: Toddlers & Preschool

    Monday, February 23rd, 2026 
    11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 2 - 5


    Join our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler.

  • Grand Story Time

    Thursday, February 26th, 2026 
    10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 6 & Under


    Come hear a grandparent read a few stories, learn nursery rhymes, and do a craft.