Kid ‘n’ Tween Activities February 2026

Kid ‘n’ Tween Activities February 2026

Kid ‘n’ Tween Activities February 2026

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Story Time and Early Literacy

Join us this February for Early Literacy Programs as we explore a snowy theme!

Toddler Time (Ages 1-3, walking toddlers & grown-ups) – Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:30 AM in the Community Room. Enjoy songs, stories, and sensory building activities together as we explore SNOW!

Book Babies (Ages 0-12 months, pre-walkers & grown-ups) – Wednesdays at 9:30 AM in the Community Room. Explore songs, stories, baby sign language, movement, and sensory activities with our SNOW theme!

Story Time (ages 3-5) – Tuesdays at 10:30 AM & 6:30 PM and Wednesdays at 10:30 AM in the Community Room & Activity Room. Celebrate the Winter Olympics and the letter S!

Feb. 3-4: Snow & the Winter Olympics

Feb. 10-11: Sledding

Feb. 17-18: Skiing

Feb. 24-25: Skating

Spanish Story Time (Hora Del Cuento) – Los lunes a las 10:30 a.m. en la sala comunitaria.: February 2 (nieve/snow), February 9 (paseo en trineo/sledding), and February 23 (patinaje/skating). No hora del cuento en español el 16 de febrero – La biblioteca estará cerrada.

Bundle up and join us for early literacy fun!

Please note: The Library will be closed Monday, February 16 for Presidents’ Day. There will be no Toddler Time or Spanish Story Time that day.

Chess and Game Club

Unplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! Join us on Mondays, February 2, 9, and 23 from 4:00-5:30 PM for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition. Whether you’re a chess master or have never moved a pawn, we’ll have chess sets ready for players of all abilities, plus a rotating selection of board games and card games. It’s the perfect place to hang out, meet new people, and discover your new favorite game. No experience needed—just bring your competitive spirit and a desire to have fun. Open to everyone ages 9-18.

*The Library will be closed Monday, Feb. 16 – No Chess & Game Club that day.

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Kid ‘n’ Tween Tuesday STEAM

Get ready for Kid ‘n Tween Tuesday STEAM! Kids ages 6-11 are invited to explore, create, and discover every Tuesday in February from 4:00-5:00 PM in the Community Room. On February 3rd, learn about service animals with Jamie Pyrde and make pet blankets for a local animal shelter. February 10th brings a LEGO Winter Olympic Village Challenge—build your own snowy sports paradise! On February 17th, join Cheryl Kimber from Idaho PTV & PBS Kids to create pop-up greeting cards. Then on February 24th, compete in the LEGO Longest Train Challenge and see how far your creation can go! Each week offers a new hands-on adventure in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. See you there!

Family Friendly Films

Grab your popcorn and join us for Free Family Friendly Films on Fridays at 3:30 PM in the Community Room! This February, we’re celebrating winter with two cool classics. On February 6th, watch Snow Buddies (rated G) as the adorable puppies take on the Alaskan wilderness in a heartwarming adventure. Then on February 20th, feel the rhythm with Cool Runnings (rated PG), the inspiring true story of Jamaica’s first bobsled team at the Winter Olympics. All ages are welcome for these cozy afternoon screenings. See you at the movies!

Great Reads for Girls

Join us for Great Reads for Girls on Thursday, February 12 from 6:30-7:30 PM in the Community Room. This month we’re reading You Throw Like a Girl by Rachele Alpine. We’ll discuss the book, bling out baseball caps with sparkles and embellishments, and enjoy a popcorn bar! Whether you’re a bookworm, a crafter, or just looking for a fun evening with friends, this is the perfect combo of reading, creating, and snacking. See you there!

Books for Boys

Join us for Books for Boys on Thursday, February 19 from 6:30-7:30 PM in the Community Room. This month we’re diving into Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer—a thrilling adventure about a criminal mastermind, fairies, and high-tech heists. We’ll discuss the book, craft acorn necklaces inspired by fairy magic, and enjoy green cupcakes and gold coins for a treat fit for Artemis himself. Whether you love fantasy, action, or just a good story with snacks and crafts, this is the place to be. See you there!

On the Same Page 2026

It’s time to put on your detective hat! We’re challenging our community to guess this year’s On the Same Page selection before the grand reveal on February 20th.

Think you know what book we’ve chosen? Here’s how to play:

  • Access weekly clues on our website or on our social media
  • Submit your best guess
  • The first person to correctly identify the book will win an exclusive prize!

Whether you’re a mystery buff, a literary scholar, or just love a good guessing game, this is your chance to show off your book knowledge. New clues drop every Friday, so check back often to sharpen your sleuthing skills.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 20th when we’ll reveal the 2026 Community Read and kick off a month of exciting mystery-themed events in March.

Will you be the first to crack the case? Start guessing today!

Armchair Traveler Challenge: Unearth a Story

Reading is the perfect way to unearth information, entertainment, and understanding, and we are ready to delve into some great books! This year’s challenge has us grabbing our shovels and burrowing into the pages! Field Interns will read one book for each challenge, earning stickers and opportunities to win prizes in our grand prize drawing.

Any reader who fulfills even a portion of their Artifact Journal will earn small prizes along the way, but readers who complete all 10 Inventory Logs will earn the 2026 Armchair Traveler Intern Prize. Sign up at the Circulation desk and grab your Artifact Journal to get started!

Story Time: Something NEW in March

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Story Time: F is for Flowers

It’s spring! The sun is out, the birds are singing, and we can all be on the lookout for flowers. Spring can seem like a magical time for kids and a big part of that magic is flowers. Looking for the green leaves and stems poking out of the dirt, finding the buds...

Story Time: F is for Fairy Tale

Once upon a time, in a castle far away… Fairy tales might seem like old stories, but reading them has many benefits for children. They can spark imagination and creativity. Magical descriptions can expand a child’s vocabulary. And many fairy tales are a fun way to...

Story Time: F is for Food

Food brings people together. Whether it's a family reunion, a birthday party, dinner time, or even a snack at the park, sharing food enhances cooperation, communication, and caring. So, the next time you read a book with food in it, talk with your child about the role...

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Story Time: F is for Friends

For some children, making friends can be difficult, but practicing at home can help. Try some of the strategies found at PBS Kids for Parents. Then read a book about friends and talk about how the characters used the strategies and what happened.Join us Tuesdays, and...

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Story Time and Early Literacy Join us this March for Early Literacy Programs! Toddler Time (Ages 1-3, walking toddlers & grown-ups) - Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:30 AM in the Community Room. Enjoy songs, stories, and tactile activities as we explore FOOD! Book...

Story Time: Something NEW, just for YOU! plus Skating

Check out some of these great new books at the library! They will have you spinning circles on the ice, sharing kindness in a variety of ways, and laughing out loud! And don’t forget the awesome application and extension activities, too.Join us Tuesdays, and...

Story Time: S is for Sledding and the OlympicS

You don’t need snow when you have your imagination! You can sit in a basket, box, or even the bathtub! So, jump on a “sled” and join us in a downhill adventure with these books and activities about the Winter Olympics and sledding!Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at...

Story Time: Something NEW, Just for YOU! in January

Story Time: Something NEW, Just for YOU! in January

Story Time: Something NEW, Just for YOU! in January

New books are great! If you haven’t had a chance to visit the library lately, you should come in and check out our section of New Non-fiction Books in the Children’s section. Non-fiction fuels curiosity, answers questions, is easily relatable to life, and builds confidence in a young reader. Also, recently published non-fiction books are full of illustrations and pictures which can appeal to many children. See you at the library!

Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Room.

Ages 3-5

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

Tip

Children with print awareness understand that print has different functions; such as, menus list food choices, a book tells a story, a sign can point to a favorite restaurant or warn of danger. Understanding that letters are symbols that create words and that words represent things will take time and practice. – Idaho Commission for Libraries

Activity

Model for your child how to hold a book and that you read a sentence from left to right. Running your finger under the words as you read shows them to read from the top to the bottom of the page, then play the Grocery List Game! Write a simple shopping list with words and pictures. Have your child find items at the store that match the words on your list.

Books Presented

Book cover for Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems

When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place—a pigeon! But you’ve never met one like this before.
Book cover for If You Make a Call on a Banana Phone by Gideon Sterer

If You Make a Call on a Banana Phone by Gideon Sterer

A love letter to making friends from unexpected places, If You Make a Call on a Banana Phone is silly, wise, and surprising all at once. If you make a call from a banana phone, who will answer? What will you talk about? Will you share secrets or ask questions? No one knows what will happen, really. This very silly story is full of the joy and wisdom that comes from making new friends from unexpected places. Go ahead, pick up a banana and make a call. You’ll be glad you did.
Book cover for If You Make a Call on a Banana Phone by Gideon Sterer

A Quick Trip to the Store by Sam Wedelich

When her family runs out of bananas, a young girl goes on a quick trip to the grocery store, and while Mom is distracted, the boring banana run turns into a wild adventure through the aisles.

Book cover for So Rude!: Animals Behaving Badly by Jessica Fries-Gaither

So Rude!: Animals Behaving Badly by Jessica Fries-Gaither

Grownups say, “Be on your best behavior.” But in the animal world, rudeness sometimes rules the day! Scarlet kingsnakes lie; they pretend to be venomous coral snakes to scare off predators. And hippos make a mess; they spray waste to defend their territories. For these animals and many others, being rude can be a matter of survival. Author and science educator Jessica Fries-Gaither introduces seven human behavior rules and the animals that break them!

Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

Bread and Butter

Bread and butter, bananas and jam,
Let’s tap our sticks as nice as we can!
Verses: quick, slow, quiet, loud

Source: Jbrary

The Wheels on the Bus

The wheels on the bus go round and round,
Round and round, round and round,
The wheels on the bus go round and round,
All through the town.

The money on the bus goes clank, clank, clank…
The wipers on the bus go swish, swish, swish…
The driver on the bus says, “Move on back”…
The people on the bus go up and down…
The babies on the bus go waa, waa, waa…
The parents on the bus go shh, shh, shh…

Source: Jbrary

This is the Way We Tap Our Sticks

This is the way we tap our sticks,
tap
our sticks, tap our sticks,
This is the way we tap our sticks,
so
early in the morning.
(Tap sticks to the beat while singing.)

This is the way we scrape our sticks…
This is the way we hammer our sticks…
This is the way we drum our sticks…

Source: Jbrary

Crafts and Activities

Coloring page featuring a gorilla with books.

Gorilla Coloring Page

 

 

Make a banana from a paper plate and tissue paper

Paper Plate Banana Craft

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Story Time: Something NEW in March

Reading a ”new” book with your child can be an enchanting and exciting experience! After your child selects a new book, perhaps about a favorite topic like dinosaurs, trains, or animals, take a “picture walk,” and flip through pages. Look at the illustrations and try...

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Story Time: F is for Flowers

It’s spring! The sun is out, the birds are singing, and we can all be on the lookout for flowers. Spring can seem like a magical time for kids and a big part of that magic is flowers. Looking for the green leaves and stems poking out of the dirt, finding the buds...

Story Time: F is for Fairy Tale

Once upon a time, in a castle far away… Fairy tales might seem like old stories, but reading them has many benefits for children. They can spark imagination and creativity. Magical descriptions can expand a child’s vocabulary. And many fairy tales are a fun way to...

Story Time: F is for Food

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Story Time: F is for Friends

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Story Time and Early Literacy Join us this March for Early Literacy Programs! Toddler Time (Ages 1-3, walking toddlers & grown-ups) - Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:30 AM in the Community Room. Enjoy songs, stories, and tactile activities as we explore FOOD! Book...

Story Time: Something NEW, just for YOU! plus Skating

Check out some of these great new books at the library! They will have you spinning circles on the ice, sharing kindness in a variety of ways, and laughing out loud! And don’t forget the awesome application and extension activities, too.Join us Tuesdays, and...

Story Time: S is for Sledding and the OlympicS

You don’t need snow when you have your imagination! You can sit in a basket, box, or even the bathtub! So, jump on a “sled” and join us in a downhill adventure with these books and activities about the Winter Olympics and sledding!Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at...

Story Time: D is for Dress-Up

Story Time: D is for Dress-Up

Story Time: D is for Dress-Up

Have you ever played dress-up with your child? Not only is it great fun for them and you, but it can also be a critical developmental tool. It helps your child to make sense of the world around her while developing essential skills she’ll use throughout life like communication, appreciation of cultures and occupations, physical dexterity, and self-expression. So grab that box of old clothes, shoes, jewelry, hats, and costumes and play!

Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Room.

Ages 3-5

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

Tip

Dress-up play is more than just physically wearing a costume. When “in character” kids role play. They imitate the character’s mannerisms and may even create their own special traits and themes, which encourages kids to “think outside of the box,” practice different emotions, and use their language skills to communicate too. – The Benefits of Dress-Up Play

Activity

Create a dress-up bin or box and leave it in the play room. Stock a laundry basket, box or cubby full of oversized clothes and accessories like bright scarves, fancy shoes, mismatched socks, baseball hats, sunglasses, boas, sports jerseys, aprons, princess dresses, and costume jewelry. Having these fun items readily available in the play area will inspire kids to want to use costumes and accessories in their everyday play. – The Benefits of Dress-Up Play

Books Presented

Book cover for Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing by Judi Barrett

Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing by Judi Barrett

Animals should definitely not wear clothing.
…because a snake would lose it, a billy goat would eat it for lunch, and it would always be wet on a walrus! This well-loved book by Judi and Ron Barrett shows the very youngest why animals’ clothing is perfect…just as it is.
Book cover for Sparkles, No Sparkles by Shannon McNeill

Sparkles, No Sparkles by Shannon McNeill

Adorable sparkle-less animals raid the theatre for crowns, boots and capes to add some much-needed sparkle to their ensemble
Book cover for Dozens of Dachshunds: A Counting, Woofing, Wagging Book by Stephanie Calmenson

Dozens of Dachshunds: A Counting, Woofing, Wagging Book by Stephanie Calmenson

A galore of Dachshunds dressed in clever costumes gather in the park to celebrate Dachshund Day.
Book cover for What We Wear Dressing Up Around the World by Maya Ajmera

What We Wear: Dressing Up Around the World by Maya Ajmera

Bright, uplifting photographs show children from different countries dressed in traditional clothing from each culture. Captions suggest context for the images; “Dressing up means celebrating who we are… and what we believe,” reads one. A smiling child from Papua New Guinea wears a feathered crown and necklace, while two children from Ethiopia are adorned with decorative beads and shells. Another spread shows children from Japan, the United Kingdom, the U.S., and Malawi dressed in sports uniforms.

Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

Red, Red is the Color I See

(tune of I’m a Little Teapot)
Red*, red is the color I see.
If you have a red scarf, shake it for me!
Stand up, take a bow, and turn around.
If you’ve got a red scarf, then sit back down!

*yellow, blue, orange, green, white…

Source: King County Library System

I put my scarf on my head

I put my scarf on my head,
It may be green or red,
I leave it there while I blink and stare,
And then I toss it in the air.
One, two, three!

I put my scarf on my knees,
I always remember say please…

I put my scarf on my foot,
On my foot my scarf I put…

I put my scarf on my tummy,
I always think that’s funny…

I put my scarf on my face,
It’s really a very nice place,
I leave it there while I blink and stare,
And then I toss it in the air,
One, two, three!

Source: Sukey Molloy

Where Could You Be?

Dachshund, dachshund, where could you be?
Are you under the hard hat?
Let’s look and see!

Source: Storytime in the Stacks

Crafts and Activities

Coloring page featuring kids in different dress up costumes.

Dress-Up Party Coloring Page

 

 

Make a dress-up necklace from yarn, paper, and sections of straw.

Necklace Craft for Kids

Additional Books

Book cover for Maisy Dresses Up by Lucy Cousins

Maisy Dresses Up by Lucy Cousins

Maisy the mouse makes a very special costume for Tallulah’s costume party.

The Little Tiger by Nicola Killen

The Little Tiger by Nicola Killen

As Ollie practices her roar in her new tiger suit, a gust of wind carries her to a forest where a group of animals throw her a birthday party.
Book cover for Bearsuit Turtle Makes a Friend by Bob Shea

Bearsuit Turtle Makes a Friend by Bob Shea

Two turtles, one masquerading as a bear and the other a self-proclaimed bear expert, become friends after a day of bear-adjacent activities.
Book cover for Dress-Up Day by Blanca Gómez

Dress-Up Day by Blanca Gómez

Sick at home, a young girl misses the costume party at school, so she decides to wear her rabbit costume the next day; but when the other children laugh at her, she is sad–until a boy turns up in his carrot costume, and soon the other children join in their play.

More Story Times

Story Time: Something NEW in March

Reading a ”new” book with your child can be an enchanting and exciting experience! After your child selects a new book, perhaps about a favorite topic like dinosaurs, trains, or animals, take a “picture walk,” and flip through pages. Look at the illustrations and try...

Kid ‘n’ Tween Programs April 2026

Story Time and Early Literacy Join us this April for Early Literacy Programs! Toddler Time (Ages 1–3, walking toddlers & grown-ups) Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:30 AM in the Community Room.* Enjoy songs, stories, and tactile activities as we explore Fun with...

Story Time: F is for Flowers

It’s spring! The sun is out, the birds are singing, and we can all be on the lookout for flowers. Spring can seem like a magical time for kids and a big part of that magic is flowers. Looking for the green leaves and stems poking out of the dirt, finding the buds...

Story Time: F is for Fairy Tale

Once upon a time, in a castle far away… Fairy tales might seem like old stories, but reading them has many benefits for children. They can spark imagination and creativity. Magical descriptions can expand a child’s vocabulary. And many fairy tales are a fun way to...

Story Time: F is for Food

Food brings people together. Whether it's a family reunion, a birthday party, dinner time, or even a snack at the park, sharing food enhances cooperation, communication, and caring. So, the next time you read a book with food in it, talk with your child about the role...

MARCH Book Babies + Toddlers: Food

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Story Time: F is for Friends

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Kids ‘n’ Tween Activities March 2026

Story Time and Early Literacy Join us this March for Early Literacy Programs! Toddler Time (Ages 1-3, walking toddlers & grown-ups) - Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:30 AM in the Community Room. Enjoy songs, stories, and tactile activities as we explore FOOD! Book...

Story Time: Something NEW, just for YOU! plus Skating

Check out some of these great new books at the library! They will have you spinning circles on the ice, sharing kindness in a variety of ways, and laughing out loud! And don’t forget the awesome application and extension activities, too.Join us Tuesdays, and...

Story Time: S is for Sledding and the OlympicS

You don’t need snow when you have your imagination! You can sit in a basket, box, or even the bathtub! So, jump on a “sled” and join us in a downhill adventure with these books and activities about the Winter Olympics and sledding!Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at...

Story Time: D is for Dogs: Special Service Dogs Edition

Story Time: D is for Dogs: Special Service Dogs Edition

Story Time: D is for Dogs: Special Service Dogs Edition

For a lot of children, meeting dogs and others animals can be an exciting experience. However, if they are unprepared for that introduction, it can lead to an undesirable experience, especially with service animals. Check out some of the tips and books below for teaching your child about assistance animals… what they do, how to approach them, and why they are so important.

Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Room.

Ages 3-5

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

Tip

Safety is a key part of respecting animals. Some important things to consider teaching your child when approaching an animal could include:

Teach children to approach pets slowly and let them sniff first to show respect and prevent sudden reactions.

Always ask permission before touching unfamiliar animals to ensure safety.

Use gentle strokes, avoiding sensitive areas like the belly, paws, mouth, and face, and stop immediately if the pet shows discomfort.

Safe spots to pet are the sides, behind the ears, and along the back.-lifelineanimal.org – https://lifelineanimal.org/understanding-animal-behavior-teaching-kids-pet-safety-cues/

Activity

After going over the safety rules of how to approach an animal with your child, use a plush animal or puppet to practice before meeting a real animal.

Books Presented

Book cover for Evie is a Dog, NOT a Robot: Understanding Assistance Dogs by Jennifer Gravrok

Evie is a Dog, NOT a Robot: Understanding Assistance Dogs by Jennifer Gravrok

Suzie has been dreaming of this day forever — she’s finally meeting Evie, her very own assistance dog! Evie is smart, kind, and specially trained to help Suzie with her disability. Together, they’re about to learn what it really means to be a team.

From opening doors to picking up dropped toys, Evie can do amazing things. But when Evie gets distracted by new smells, squirrels, or just wants to play, Suzie learns an important lesson: even the best-trained dogs aren’t robots—they’re loving, loyal friends who need patience, understanding, and time.

As Suzie and Evie learn to work together, they discover that teamwork is built on trust, laughter, and a lot of treats!

Book cover for Boop! by Bea Birdsong

Boop! by Bea Birdsong

There are so many snoots to boop! Snoots attached to big dogs and little dogs and dogs with beards and those without. Are you ready to boop ALL the snoots?

Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

Little Dog, Little Dog

Little dog, little dog; come out and play!
What color house are you in today?

Are you in the _(color)_ house?

Paws On the Dog

Tune: Wheels on the Bus
The paws on the dog go trot, trot, trot.
Trot, trot, trot, trot, trot, trot.
The paws on the dog go trot, trot, trot.
All through the town.

The ears on the dog go flop, flop, flop…
The nose on the dog goes sniff, sniff, sniff…
The tongue on the dog goes lick, lick, lick…
The tail on the dog goes wag, wag, wag…
The people with the dogs go, “SIT!”

Source: King County Library System

Crafts and Activities

A coloring and activity booklet that teaches about service dogs.

Service Dog Activity Book

 

 

Make a dog from different sizes of hearts.

Heart Shaped Dog Craft

Additional Books

Book cover for Service Animals by E. C. Andrews

Service Animals by E.C. Andrews

From detecting allergies and seizures to guiding those who cannot see across the street, service animals are the ones for the job. These animal helpers keep people safe, solve problems, and make their lives easier. Learn all about the bond between animals and us.
Book cover for I'm a Gluten-Sniffing Service Dog by Michal Babay

I'm a Gluten-Sniffing Service Dog by Michal Babay

Chewie the poodle narrates his efforts to complete training as a service dog for Alice, who has celiac disease, but bugs, pizza, and his own tail are very distracting. Includes information on celiac disease.
Book cover for It Was Supposed to Be Sunny by Samantha Cotterill

It Was Supposed to Be Sunny by Samantha Cotterill

Laila’s birthday party, perfectly planned with her autism in mind, goes awry due to a change in weather and an accident with her cake, but with the help of her mom and her service dog, Laila knows she can handle this
Book cover for Nina Learns About Service Animals by Hannah Goodbody

Nina Learns About Service Animals by Hannah Goodbody

Nina and her mother Kiki go for a walk in the park, where she sees a guide dog for the first time. Nina then learns about service animals, how she should interact with them and the important roles that service animals play in society.

More Story Times

Story Time: Something NEW in March

Reading a ”new” book with your child can be an enchanting and exciting experience! After your child selects a new book, perhaps about a favorite topic like dinosaurs, trains, or animals, take a “picture walk,” and flip through pages. Look at the illustrations and try...

Kid ‘n’ Tween Programs April 2026

Story Time and Early Literacy Join us this April for Early Literacy Programs! Toddler Time (Ages 1–3, walking toddlers & grown-ups) Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:30 AM in the Community Room.* Enjoy songs, stories, and tactile activities as we explore Fun with...

Story Time: F is for Flowers

It’s spring! The sun is out, the birds are singing, and we can all be on the lookout for flowers. Spring can seem like a magical time for kids and a big part of that magic is flowers. Looking for the green leaves and stems poking out of the dirt, finding the buds...

Story Time: F is for Fairy Tale

Once upon a time, in a castle far away… Fairy tales might seem like old stories, but reading them has many benefits for children. They can spark imagination and creativity. Magical descriptions can expand a child’s vocabulary. And many fairy tales are a fun way to...

Story Time: F is for Food

Food brings people together. Whether it's a family reunion, a birthday party, dinner time, or even a snack at the park, sharing food enhances cooperation, communication, and caring. So, the next time you read a book with food in it, talk with your child about the role...

MARCH Book Babies + Toddlers: Food

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Story Time: F is for Friends

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JANUARY Book Babies + Toddlers: Dogs & Puppies

JANUARY Book Babies + Toddlers: Dogs & Puppies

JANUARY Book Babies + Toddlers: Dogs & Puppies

Through books, visits to petting zoos, and interactive animal puppets and toys, your child will explore the animal kingdom by learning the sounds animals make. This includes discovering the wide range of vocalizations from dogs, understanding the differences between adult dogs and puppies. You can help them notice how these animals differ not just in size, but in their barks, whimpers, growls, and even sighs. So the next time ask your child, ‘What does a dog say?’, you can share the happy, yipping sounds of a puppy alongside the deeper bark of an adult dog.

Book Babies: Wednesday @ 9:30am in Community Room

Babies not yet walking (Ages 0 – 12 months)

Toddler Time: Monday & Tuesday @ 9:30am in Community Room

Toddlers who are walking (Ages 1 – 2 years)

Welcome Songs

Here We Are Together

Here we are together, together, together! Oh, here we are together in our library. There’s (sing names)… Here we are together in our library!

Hello Everybody

Hello everybody let’s clap our hands*, clap our hands, clap our hands. Hello everybody let’s clap our hands today! *pat our head, stretch up high, wiggle our fingers, tickle our knees, kick our feet, bounce up high!

S, T, R, W, P

(Sing while pointing to each finger on your child’s hand.) Sing, talk, read, write, play! Sing, talk, read write, play! Sing, talk, read, write, play! Sing, talk, read, write, play each day!

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

TIP

Being able to coordinate small muscles in hands and fingers enables children to hold things, cut with scissors, tie their shoes, and fasten buttons. Fingerplays such as, “Where is thumbkin?” starts as a simple activity but soon develops into a complicated exercise as more fingers are used. Development of fine motor skills also helps children to write. ~Lambert

 

Activity

Pick a favorite fingerplay to do with your child like, “Five Little Puppies,” or “Where is Thumbkin?” For younger children, just move your thumb, but older children can practice moving all their fingers.

 

Books Presented

Book cover for Bark George by Jules Feiffer

Bark, George by Jules Feiffer

A mother dog tries to teach her pup how to bark, and is surprised at why he wasn’t learning.
Book cover for Where's Spot? by Eric Hill

Where's Spot? by Eric Hill

A mother dog finds eight other animals hiding around the house before finding her lost puppy. Flaps conceal the animals.
Book cover for Let's Go Visiting by Sue Williams

Let's Go Visiting by Sue Williams

A counting story in which a boy visits his farmyard friends, from one brown foal to six yellow puppies.
Book cover for One Pup's Up by Marsha Wilson Chall

One Pup's Up by Marsha Wilson Chall

Rhyming text counts off ten puppies as they awaken one by one, chase and bounce around the house, eat kibble and get washed, then fall back to sleep.
Book cover for The Babies and the Doggies Book by John Schindel

The Babies and Doggies Book by John Schindel

When you stop and think about it, babies and doggies do many of the same things. They squirm, sniff, sit, and splash. They play ball and cuddle. Lots of things babies do, doggies do too! This board book explores all of the similar actions shared by baby and baby’s best friend. Illustrated with beautiful, full-color photographs featuring an array of dog breeds and a diverse cast of babies, The Babies and Doggies Book is a visual feast for infants, a fun read-aloud for parents, and treat for baby- and dog-lovers.
Book cover for Dog's Colorful Day: A Messy Story About Colors and Counting by Emma Dodd

Dog's Colorful Day: A Messy Story About Colors and Counting by Emma Dodd

In this colorful story of a sloppy dog, you can count on a happy ending.
Book cover for One Two That's My Shoe! by Alisson Murray

One Two That's My Shoe! by Alison Murray

Illustrations and rhyming text encourage the reader to count from one to ten when a mischievous puppy runs off with his owner’s shoe.
Book cover for This Dog. That Dog. by Jade Orlando

This Dog. That Dog. by Jade Orlando

A humorous dog-centric board book provides a rhyming read-aloud for teaching opposites, and young ones will love spotting funny details and recognizing the differences within themselves and within their favorite furry friends.
Book cover for Corgi Can! by Junyi Wu

Corgi Can! by Junyi Wu

An adorable board book of puppy love. Corgi can do LOTS of things. Corgi can play! Corgi can cuddle! Corgi can shake! Corgi can…roll around in a muddy puddle. Oh, corgi. There are so many things you can do, and so many reasons that we love you. This board book with simple text and adorable art is as easy to fall for as it is to read.
Book cover for Dog & Friends: Busy Day by Emma Dodd

Dog & Friends: Busy Day by Emma Dodd

A humorous dog-centric board book provides a rhyming read-aloud for teaching opposites, and young ones will love spotting funny details and recognizing the differences within themselves and within their favorite furry friends.
Book cover for Doggies: A Counting and Barking Book by Sandra Boynton

Doggies: A Counting and Barking Book by Sandra Boynton

Dogs of all shapes and sizes bark from one to ten.

Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

Five Little Puppies

Five little puppies were playing in the sun. (Hold up hand, fingers extended.)
This one saw a rabbit, and he began to run. (Bend first finger.)
This one saw a butterfly, and he began to race. (Bend second finger.)
This one saw a kitty cat, and he began to chase. (Bend third finger.)
This one tried to catch his tail, and he went round & round. (Bend fourth finger.)
This one was so quiet, he never made a sound. (Bend thumb.)

Source: King County Library System

Little Dog, Little Dog

Little dog, little dog; come out and play!
What color house are you in today?
Are you in the _(color)_ house?
Source: Verona Story Time

Clap Tap Bend

I take my little hands to go clap clap clap
I take my little hands to go clap clap clap
I take my little hands to go clap clap clap
Clap Clap
All day long
…Little feet… tap…
…Little knees… bend…

Five Little Puppies

Five little puppies were playing in the sun. (Hold up hand, fingers extended.)
This one saw a rabbit, and he began to run. (Bend first finger.)
This one saw a butterfly, and he began to race. (Bend second finger.)
This one saw a kitty cat, and he began to chase. (Bend third finger.)
This one tried to catch his tail, and he went round & round. (Bend fourth finger.)
This one was so quiet, he never made a sound. (Bend thumb.)

Source: Verona Story Time

Ten Little Doggies

Ten little doggies went out one day, (hold up ten fingers)
To dig in the dirt and play, play, play. (dig, slap knees on each ‘play’)
Five were spotted, and five were not, (hold up one hand, then the other)
And at dinnertime they ate a lot! (pretend to eat)

Baby Needs a Diaper Change

Tune: London Bridge
Baby needs a diaper change,
Diaper change, diaper change.
Baby needs a diaper change,
Please, and thank you!

Source: King County Library System

Leg Over Leg as the Dog Goes to Dover

Leg over leg, (bounce baby on knees)
As the dog goes to Dover.
When he comes to a wall,
Jump! He goes over! (lift baby up)

Source: Verona Story Time

Shake My Sillies Out

I’ve gotta shake, shake, shake my sillies out
Shake, shake, shake my sillies out
Shake, shake, shake my sillies out
And wiggle my waggles away

I’ve gotta clap, clap, clap my crazies out…
I’ve gotta jump, jump, jump my jiggles out…
I’ve gotta yawn, yawn, yawn my sleepies out…
I’ve gotta shake, shake, shake my sillies out.

B-I-N-G-O!

There was a farmer who had a dog,
And Bingo was his name-O.
B-I-N-G-O!
B-I-N-G-O!
B-I-N-G-O!
And Bingo was his name-O!

Baby Sign Language

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Story Time: D is for Dance

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Story Time: D is for Dance

“D” is for dancing! Did you know that, in addition to being a fantastic way to build physical skills in children, dancing is also a powerful workout for the brain? Remembering choreography strengthens memory and improves a child’s ability to focus and solve problems. So, put on your dancing shoes and bust a move with your child!

Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Room.

Ages 3-5

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

Tip

“Dancing and creating music provide an outlet for children to express themselves creatively. It encourages them to invent their moves, compose their songs, and unleash their imagination, fostering both creativity and self-confidence.” The Learning Center

Activity

Select a favorite song from your youth and share it with your child as you move and dance to the rhythm. You can choose to add simple props or noise makers like socks, scarves, wooden spoons, etc. to your dance.

Books Presented

Book cover for Barnyard Dance! by Sandra Boynton

Barnyard Dance! by Sandra Boynton

Join twirling pigs, fiddle-playing cows, and other unforgettable animals in their barnyard dance! With rhythmic rhyming text, this book is guaranteed to get kids and adults spinning, swinging, and prancing with the high-spirited cast of characters!
Book cover for Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae

Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae

Gerald the giraffe is too clumsy to dance with all the other animals at the Jungle Dance, until he finds the right music.
Book cover for The Ants Who Couldn't Dance by Susan Rich Brooke

The Ants Who Couldn't Dance by Susan Rick Brooke

When the music starts playing, everyone can dance … except the ants. They can lift, build, and dig, so why can’t they twirl, dip, and jig? As the ants try to dance, they discover they are better together in this toe-tapping tale of cooperation and teamwork.
Book cover for Bella Ballerina by Sharon M. Draper

Bella Ballerina by Sharon M. Draper

At her first ballet recital, a young ballerina overcomes a bout of stage fright to help a fellow dancer in need.

Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

Silly Dance Contest

By Jim Gill

Dance any way you want to
Dance any way you please
Dance any way you want to
But stop when I say freeze. Repeat.

Jump as high as you want to…
Dance as fast as you want to…
Dance as slow as you want to…

Crafts and Activities

Coloring page featuring Gerald the Giraffe dancing.

Dance Coloring Page

 

 

A dancer created from a paper plate and construction paper.

Paper Plate Dancer

Additional Books

Book cover for Elephants Cannot Dance! by Mo Willems

Elephants Cannot Dance! by Mo Willems

Gerald the elephant is certain that he cannot dance but his friend Piggie convinces him to try.

Book cover for Barn Dance! by Bill Martin

Barn Dance! by Bill Martin

Unable to sleep on the night of a full moon, a young boy follows the sound of music across the fields and finds an unusual barn dance in progress.
Book cover for How Do You Wokka-Wokka? by Elizabeth Bluemle

How Do You Wokka-Wokka? by Elizabeth Bluemle

A young boy who likes to “wokka-wokka, shimmy-shake, and shocka-shocka” gathers his neighbors together for a surprise celebration.
Book cover for Dance! by Elisha Cooper

Dance! by Elisha Cooper

Come join the dance company.

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