Share books, songs, and rhymes with your children at this storytime designed to promote school readiness in 0-5 year olds. Librarians, caregivers and children will sing, talk, read, write and play together to build early literacy skills. Siblings are also welcome!
How well do you know your creepy crawly critters? Bug Guy's show is specifically designed to teach young audiences about insects (and related arthropods) in a fun and entertaining way. It's a dynamic blend of show 'n tell, storytelling, interesting facts and fun hands-on activities that include LIVE critters from the Bug Guy's zoo.
This year's Summer Reading Program theme is "Find Your Voice." What better way to find your voice this summer than with a ventriloquist! Ventriloquist James Wedgewood will be at the library to entertain you and make you laugh. While you are there, sign up for summer reading program and meet the St. Michael Royalty. This event is for all ages and sponsored by the St. Michael Friends of the Library.
Great River Regional Library's annual Summer Reading Program will kick off on Monday, June 5, and continue through Saturday, August 5. The program is open to all kids ages 0 to 18 and divided by age: pre-readers (ages 0 to 3), kids (ages 3 to 12), and teens. Visit your local GRRL library during open hours to sign up. Kids and teens can track their reading in the Beanstack app or using a paper slip, which they return to their library to be eligible for prize drawings at the end of the program. More info: https://griver.org/library-news/summer-reading-program-2023
Visit the library during open hours and make a Mother's Day craft. (ages 5 to 12, while supplies last)
Visit the library on St. Patrick's Day and follow the Leprechaun's Trail to his pot of gold! (for ages 4 to 12, while supplies last)
Kids and teens are invited to put their smash skills to the test, race against their peers, or have a dance-off with their friends! The library will have games like Mario Kart 8 and Super Mario Bros. Ultimate available. Feel free to bring your own Switch or share the library's controllers. For teens and kids ages 9 and up. Registration required at events.griver.org
In this program, kids will design a LEGO car that can transport an egg and see if it can roll the farthest off the end of a ramp. This is a fun LEGO building challenge and a great STEM activity. For ages 6 and up. Registration required at events.griver.org (Limit 12)
Get inspired by artist Robin Meade and use watercolors and Sharpies to create bold colorful nature art that may include the ocean, landscapes, flowers, or birds. This event is for school aged kids and teens. Registration required at events.griver.org (Limit 18)
Join the St. Michael Royalty as they read a Charlie Brown Christmas and help your kids create a fun holiday craft! For ages 3 and up