Youth & Family Programs

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Programs followed by ** require registration. Story times no longer require registration. However, you can still register in order to receive reminder emails. Visit our online calendar to register or sign up for emails.

We strive to make programs accessible for everyone. If your child needs extra support to attend a program, please let us know by emailing youthservices@ivpl.org.

Caregivers of children ages 9 and under must remain in the room during the program and caregivers of children ages 10-12 must remain in the library during the program.

Preschool Programs

Babies Boogie Storytime (Ages birth - 24 months)

Mondays at 9:15 AM

January 13-February 24 (no program January 20 or February 17)

March 17-April 28

Wednesdays, 10:15 AM

January 15-February 26

Community Room

Stories, songs, and bounces for children ages birth to 24 months, followed by time to play and socialize. Siblings welcome.

Teddy Bear Storytime (Age 2)

Wednesdays at 9:30 AM

January 15-February 26

March 19-April 30

Community Room

Stories, songs, and movement activities for 2-year-old children. Bring a stuffed toy or use one of ours. Siblings welcome.

Music & Motion Storytime (Ages 3 - 5)

Wednesdays at 11 AM

January 15-February 26

March 19-April 30

Community Room

Stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 3-5. Siblings welcome.

Lunch Bunch Storytime (All ages)

Thursdays, 12 PM

January 15-February 26

March 20-May 1

Community Room

Stories, songs, and movement activities for children of all ages. Bring a lunch or snack (not required). Meet at the pavilion outside. May be moved inside.

Wee Build (Ages 1-5)

Mondays, January 27, February 10 & 24, March 10 & 24

10 AM-12 PM

Story Hour Room

Stop into the Children’s Room for some free play with preschool-friendly building toys. No registration required.

Stay and Play (Ages 1-5)

Friday, January 17

10-11:30 AM

Community Room

Stop by our big Community Room for some fun indoor play with friends. No registration required.

ABC Learn with Me (Ages Birth-3)

Fridays at 10:30 AM

March 7-April 4

Community Room

During this 5 week course, parents and their young children are invited to come to the library for 45 minutes of play followed by some songs. During play time, experts from local organizations will be on hand to answer questions about a different area of early childhood development each week. Areas of learning include early literacy, speech and language, nutrition, early childhood development, and movement. Registration is required for the series and participants are strongly encouraged to attend all five weeks. Registration starts February 14. Registration link.

Family & All Ages Programs

Pajama Storytime

Tuesdays, January 21, February 4 & 18, March 4 & 18

7 PM

Storyhour Room

Stories, songs, and movement activities before bedtime for children of all ages. Pajamas welcome (not required).

Crafts for a Cause

Monday, January 20, 2-4 PM

Community Room

Stop by the library to make some crafts to benefit the library and others in our community. This month, we will be partnering with Jenna's Blessing Bags to fill bags for those in need in our community. We will also be making decorations for our Love Your Library Mini Golf event. Crafters of all ages and abilities are welcome. No registration required.

Learn about Jenna's Blessing Bags

School's Out Movie Matinee: The Wild Robot

Wednesday, January 29

2 PM

Community Room

Stop by the library for a fun movie in a relaxed environment. All ages welcome.

Love Your Library: Mini Golf at the Library

Saturday, February 8

10 AM to 2 PM

Bring your family and friends for a fun round of mini-golf inside the library! No registration required. Free fun for all ages.

This popular event can get jam-packed, so other activities will be available if you need to wait.

NOTE: Last round begins at 1:30 PM.

Love Your Library: Valentine’s Day Book Bingo

Friday, February 14 at 2 PM

Community Room

Stop by the library to play bingo for book sale bucks and/or tokens for the book vending machine. We will be using conversation hearts as bingo tokens but regular tokens will also be available. Players of all ages and abilities are welcome. No registration required.

School's Out Family Movie

Friday, March 7 at 2 PM

Community Room

Stop by the library for a fun movie in a relaxed environment. All ages welcome. Movie TBD.

School Aged Programs

Beginner’s Chess

Wednesday at 6:30 PM (No Program December 25 or January 1)

Lewis McLean Reading Room

Learn how to play chess and hone your skills! All ages are welcome; however, adult supervision is required for players under 13.

Pokemon Meet-up Club (Youth ages 5+)

Mondays, February 3, March 3,

4 PM

Tuesday, January 21, February 18, March 18

5 PM

Community Room

Stop by the library to meet up with other Pokemon fans to trade cards, talk about the game and the show, play the card game, and complete a craft or other activity. The library has a small number of cards available to trade but participants are encouraged to bring their own decks. (The Library is not responsible for lost or damaged cards). No registration required. Have Pokemon cards you no longer need? Consider donating them to the library.

Lego Club (Youth ages 5+)

Tuesdays, January 14, February 11, March 11

5 PM

Mondays, January 27, February 24, March 24

4 PM

Community Room

Stop by the library to complete our monthly challenge or just have some free building time. No registration required. For safety reasons, preschoolers MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Tinker Tuesday (Youth ages 5+)

Tuesdays at 5 PM

February 25, March 25 (see below), April 29, May 27

Community Room

Stop by the library to complete a STEAM activity using the materials provided. Most appropriate elementary school but all ages welcome.

Special Tinker Tuesday: Fabulous Flowers

Tuesday, March 25 at 5 PM

Community Room

During this special Tinker Tuesday program, we will read this year’s Longwood Gardens Community Read Book, The Extraordinary Gardener by Sam Boughton. Then, we will make some flower themed art using a variety of supplies. Everyone is invited to participate, even adults. Most appropriate elementary school but all ages welcome. Every family who attends will be entered into a drawing for a free single-use family pass to Longwood Gardens.

Ruff, Ruff and Read (Youth ages 5+)

Saturday, January 25, February 22, March 22

10 minute time slots between 10:30 and 11:30 AM

Community Room

Independent readers are invited to come and read to a therapy dog. Register in advance to get a guaranteed 10 minute time slot. Depending on volunteer and dog availability, a small number of walk-in spaces may also be available. Registration is required and starts 2 weeks before the date of the program. Visit our online calendar to register.

Program Calendar Page Link

Junior Engineers (Youth ages 5+)

Tuesday, January 7, February 4, March 4

5 PM

Community Room

During this program, you will be invited to work in a small group to solve an engineering challenge with provided materials. No registration required.

World Explorers Club (Ages 10+)

Sundays at 2 PM

January 19, February 9, March 9

Community Room

Explore cultures and geography from around the world through trivia, games, crafts, food and other hands-on activities. No registration required. Please note: if you have food allergies, please email youthservices@ivpl.org before attending. Check our online calendar to find out which area of the world we are exploring each month.

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