To see a complete list of all Kids & Teens Programming throughout the month please click here to view the full calendar. All programs are in-person and drop-in unless otherwise noted.
Teen Programs
Teen Zendoodle
Wednesday, May 8th
6pm-7pm
Ages 12+
Teens! Take a break and come relax at the library. Zendoodle and chat with your friends for an hour. No experience needed, just relax and have fun.
Children's Programs
Program Update
No Toddler 2s on Tuesday, May 14th
We're heading to a Children's Librarian Conference for the day so we can better serve you and your children! No Toddler 2s on Tuesday, May 14th.
Reading Dragons Drop In & Play
Monday, May 6th
4:00pm-4:45pm
Ages 5+
Our last Reading Dragons Drop In of the season! Come hang out with friends and play with your trading cards! Don't forget to read and collect a new set! Not sure what Reading Dragons is? Stop by the Children's Room!
CrafterNoon
Wednesday, May 15th
1:00pm-1:45pm
Ages 8+
Join us on early release from school day. We'll be doing a seasonal art or craft project.
Paws to Read - Two Dates!
Buckley
Tuesday, May 7th
Wednesday, May 22nd
3:30pm-4:30pm
Sign up for a reading appointment with Buckley. Handlers provide a “judgement-free zone” for emerging readers and a welcoming audience for fluent readers who love to read aloud. Reading appointments are for 10 minutes.
Little Listeners - 2 Dates!
Wednesday, May 8th
Wednesday, May 22nd
3:00pm-3:45pm
Ages 3-5
Join Miss Sadie in this preschool storytime. This storytime introduces your child to books, rhymes, music and a craft.
Donuts with Grownups
Saturday, May 11th
10am-11am
Ages 3+
Kids and their grownups start Saturday with a supercharged storytime! Stories, music and of course donuts!
Pajama Storytime
Wednesday, May 15th
6:30pm-7:00pm
Ages - Family
Put on your cozy jammies, pack up your blanket and favorite stuffy and head over to the library for a Pajama Storytime!
Homeschoolers
Meet & Greet - 2 Dates!
Wednesday, May 1st
11:30am-1:30pm
Monday, May 20th
2:30pm-4:30pm
If you are a homeschool family or are interested in learning about homeschooling, come in and chat with some people who do. Kids of all ages are welcome.
Storywalk
Library Lawn
May's Storywalk book is Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms. Fletcher loves everything about spring: listening to the birds sing, smelling just-opened flowers, and playing chase with butterflies. But then Fletcher sees something he never expected to see in spring. Come walk the path during the month of May and find out what Fletcher sees!
ATL Reads Book Clubs
Noveliers Book Club Wednesday, May 1st
6:00pm
This book group meets monthly to read and discuss books chosen by them! Kids 4th grade and up will read a chosen title then meet the following month to discuss their likes and dislikes. This is a great way to explore new authors and genre of books and meet some new friends!
May's Book Discussion: "The Red Pyramid" by Rick Riordan
Graphic Novel Club Tuesday, May 21st
4:00pm-4:30pm
Calling all graphic novel lovers! Join us once per month as we read a graphic novel, then meet at the library to discuss the book as a group and have some snacks. Copies of the book can be picked up at the library to be read in advance of the meeting.
May's Book Discussion: Power Up by Sam Nisson
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