Events for Ages 6 - 11

  • Winter Reading Program Begins

    Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 
    All Day
    In-Person Event
    All Ages 


    Our Winter Olympic Reading Program will begin. Register online or at the reference desk, all ages. Children who have someone read to them must listen to 5 books/week, ages 6 - 11 who read themselves must read 1/week, teens must read 30 minutes/week to get a prize. Program runs through January and February. Go for the Gold!

  • Light Up the Sky

    Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 
    2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 6 - 11  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 


    Come learn about the Northern Lights and then "light up the sky" creating your own picture of the Aurora Borealis. Register for this event online.

  • Snowflakes

    Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 
    4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 6 - 11  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 


    Hear stories about snow and then make your own special snowflake to take home. Register for this event online.

  • Homeschool Hub: Sled & Slope

    Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 
    10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 6 - 11  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 


    Design and build your own little sled to test on our slopes. How far will it go? Register for this event online.

  • Paws to Read

    Saturday, January 17th, 2026 
    10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 6 - 18+  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 


    Paws to Read is a program where people read aloud to trained therapy dogs, which helps improve their reading skills, confidence, and attitudes toward reading. This program provides a non-judgmental and stress-free environment, as the dogs are calm, attentive listeners who don't correct mistakes, making it less intimidating for children. Bring your own book or use one of ours! All ages can register and come in for some soothing dog therapy. Register online for your preferred timeslot: 10:00 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.; 11:00 a.m.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.