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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.

Summer Preschool Programs

Pajama Storytime (Youth of all ages)

Tuesday, August 11 at 6:30 PM - New Time!

Storyhour Room

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

Babies Boogie

Wednesdays, August 12 & 19 at 10:15 AM

Community Room

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

PlayK Open House (Ages 3-5)

Monday, August 17 at 10 AM

Community Room

Stop by the library to play with toys designed to help preschoolers develop pre-literacy and other kindergarten readiness skills.  Designed for children headed to kindergarten but younger preschoolers are welcome.  No registration required.

 

Dinosaur Disco (Ages 1-5)

Tuesday, August 18 at 10:00AM

Community Room

Boogie, jive, and dance to some prehistoric beats. This program is designed for preschoolers, with movements and songs being geared towards them, but older children and family members are welcome to participate. Dinosaur or disco attire is welcome but not required. No registration required.

Summer Family & All Ages Programs

Beginner’s Chess

Wednesday at 6:30 PM 

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.

Stuffed Animal Summer Camp (Youth of all ages)

Drop-Off Friday, August 7, 10:00-5:00

Pick-Up Friday, August 14, 10:00-5:00

Storyhour Room

Drop off a stuffed toy for a fun-filled week of camp activities at Camp Rawr-some. Don't worry; they will be dutifully attended to by our specially trained dinosaur camp counselors. You can pick up photos of all their fun at the end of the week. You may only have one stuffed animal attend camp.

Registration is required.

If you have any questions, please reach out to sheckleroconnor@ivpl.org.

Registration link

Lunch Bunch Story Time (Youth of all ages)

Tuesdays, August 11 & 18 at 12 PM

Telford Park Pavilion (Weather permitting) or Community Room

Stories, songs, and movement activities for children of all ages. Bring a lunch or snack (not required). Weather permitting, we will meet outside at the pavilion. Otherwise, we will meet indoors.

 

Relaxed Movie Showing: Strange World (Youth of all ages)

Wednesday, August 12 at 6:30 PM

Community Room

Stop by the library for a family movie in a relaxed environment. This means the lights will be dimmed but not completely off and talking/moving around during the movie is allowed.

 

Summer Family Book Bingo (Youth of all ages)

Wednesday, August 19 at 6:30 PM

Community Room

Stop by the library to play bingo for book vending machine tokens or book sale bucks.  All ages and abilities are welcome.  Space is limited and registration opens on August 5. 

 

Registration link

Summer School Aged Programs

Hands on Fossil Exploration (Ages 8+)

Tuesday, August 11 at 10 AM

Community Room

Stop by the library for some hands-on exploration about fossils.  Explore self guided stations and even decorate and take home a replica fossil.  Space is limited and registration starts July 28.  

Registration link

Fun with Fossils (Youth Ages 8+)

Monday, August 17, 1 to 3 PM

Community Room

Drop by the library to learn more about fossils with a curiosity crate all the way from the Museum of the American Rockies.  No registration required. 

Pokemon Club (Youth ages 5+)

Tuesday, August 18 at 5 PM

Community Room

Stop by the library to meet up with other Pokémon 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.

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