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.

Family & All Ages Programs

Pajama Story Time

Tuesday, December 6 & 13  at 7 PM

Join us for a storytime for children of all ages before bedtime. Pajamas are welcome but not required! 

These storytimes are fun AND brain-building through mindful practice of early literacy concepts. Early literacy is what kids know about reading and writing before they can actually read or write. Let’s build that foundation together!

FREE! No registration required. You can sign up for optional reminder emails through our online calendar.

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Preschool Programs

Babies Boogie Story Time (Ages birth-24 months)

Mondays at 9:15 AM (11/7 - 12/12)

Wednesdays at 10:15 AM (11/9 - 12/14) - No program November 23

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Families with children ages birth to 24 months are invited to join us for a brief story time for our youngest friends. Older siblings welcome.

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Teddy Bear Story Time (Age 2)

Wednesdays at 9:30 AM (11/9 - 12/14) - No program November 23

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Families with 2-year-old children (24-36 months) are invited to join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring your stuffies, cuddlies, teddy bears and more! We can also supply teddy bears to use during the program.

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Family Story Time (All ages)**

Wednesdays at 11 AM (11/9 - 12/14) - No program November 23

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Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories, songs, and movement activities.

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Lunch Bunch Story Time (All ages)

Thursdays at 12 PM (11/10 - 12/14) - No program November 24

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Bring lunch and join us for a casual story time for families with children of all ages. Will meet indoors.

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Wee Build Block Party (Ages 1-5)

Tuesdays, November 29, December 6, 13, 10 AM to 12 PM

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

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Family Movie Double Feature (All Ages): Sonic the Hedgehog 1 & 2

Monday, December 26 at 2 PM

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Looking for something to do when there is no school? Bring a snack and join us for a double-feature of Sonic the Hedgehog & Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

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School Aged Programs

Beginner’s Chess - on hiatus until Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Tuesdays at 6:30 pm 

Reading Room

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Learn how to play chess and hone your skills!  For beginners of all ages.

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Crafternoons

Thursdays at 4 PM

YouTube

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Short arts and crafts video tutorials.

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Lego Club (Grades K+)

Mondays, November 28, and December 12 at 4 PM

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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.

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Design a Zoo: Giant Pandas (Grades K-5)**

Monday, December 5, 4:15-5 PM

This month, we will use our 3 Dux Design Kit to make a zoo enclosure for Giant Pandas. Registration is required and starts 2 weeks before the event.  Registration link.

This program uses elements from Indian Valley Public Library’s Tinkering Kit. The kit was funded by a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Office of Commonwealth Libraries.

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Junior Engineers: Index Card Towers (Grades K-5) - New dates and time!

Thurs, December 8 & 15, 5-5:45

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Stop by the library to complete an engineering challenge using the materials provided.  This month, we challenge you to build the tallest tower possible using only index cards.  The same program will be presented on both days.

Youth Book Cover Puzzles

Play anytime during the month: November Puzzle Link

Virtual Family Trivia

Play until November 30: Turkey Trivia link

Grab N Go Kits

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Stop by the library or use curbside pick up to get a packet of activities based on a monthly theme.  Available while supplies last.

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