Kid and Tween STEAM – Pumpkin Patch Maze

Kid and Tween STEAM – Pumpkin Patch Maze

Experiment with balance and gravity with this pumpkin patch marble maze.

Things you will need include:

  • glue or tape
  • scissors
  • green paper
  • orange pom poms
  • a marble

July 2026 Events for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a Story Summer Reading 2026 is here! This summer, we're Unearthing a Story, and we want you to dig in with us. From Monday, June 8 through Saturday, August 1, read your way to awesome prizes. Sign-ups start June 8th — online with Beanstack...

June 2026 Events for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

Flood 50 STEM Take Home Kits Stop by the Circulation Desk June 1–6 to pick up a free guided activity booklet and STEM supplies kit designed for kids ages 6-11 and their families (limit one per family). Activities explore the science and history of the Teton Dam Flood...

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 Favorites!...

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 Babies...

Kid ‘n’ Tween Activities February 2026

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...

January 2026 Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

Story Time and Early Literacy Join us for stories, songs, and fun all month long as we explore the letter D! We'll groove with Dance, learn from Service Dogs, try on costumes for Dress Up, and finish with something brand new just for you! Story Time is on Tuesdays and...

November 2025 Kids ‘n’ Tweens Programs

Story Time and Early Literacy Start your little ones on their reading journey with age-appropriate stories, songs, and activities! Book Babies is for infants not yet walking. Toddler Time is for walking littles 1-3 years old. Story Time is for preschoolers ages 3-5....

October Activities for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

Story Time and Early Literacy Start your little ones on their reading journey with age-appropriate stories, songs, and activities! Weekly Schedule: Mondays: Toddler Time 9:30 AM | Spanish Story Time 10:30 AM (No early literacy programs Mon. Oct. 6) Tuesdays: Toddler...

Story Time: A is for Alphabet

I have 26 members, but no family. I start with A and end with Z, but you won't find me in a zoo. What am I? Of course, I am the alphabet! Help your child discover language through letter recognition and their accompanying sounds. Try beginning with your child’s name...

September Activities for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

Story Time and Early Literacy Dive into tales, tunes, and tiny triumphs at our Early Literacy programs in the Community Room—tailored for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grown-ups! Story Time (ages 2–5 + adult) Tue 10:30 AM & 6:30 PM (Activity Room) | Wed...

Story Time – Creepy Cats

Story Time – Creepy Cats

Story Time: Creepy Cats

"Creepy" cats start with the letter "C"! For story time, we read about cats, sang about cats, and found a lot of cats in the bookshelves of the library. Try checking out some of the additional books listed below about how to take care of a cat. You can also watch the great video of Elijah Wood reading, "Me and my Cat." Then practice spelling the word, C-A-T.

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Ages 2-5

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

STRWP Tip

Giving your children paper and crayons, markers, or pencils when they can scribble is the beginning of early writing. It takes a lot of coordination to write. Scribbling and drawing are the beginning steps to writing. Posting your child's work on the on the refrigerator or around the house will show her how proud you are of her efforts.

- Lambert

Activity

Read a story together about a cat. Then give your child drawing materials and ask her to "draw" the story again or some aspect of it.

Books Presented

The Remarkable Friendship of Mr. Cat and Mr. Rat by Rick Walton

Mr. Cat and Mr. Rat enjoy playing tricks on one another, but they discover true friendship after one receives a tasty gift that he believes is from the other.

Scaredy-Cat, Splat! by Rob Scotton

Splat the Cat is determined to be the scariest cat in the class, but unfortunately his costume is more silly than scary.

Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

Down Around the Corner

Down around the corner at my mom’s pet store
Were six little cats and not one more
Along came someone with a nickel to pay
And they bought a cat and took it away!

- www.Literaryhoots.com

Flannel: Rainbow Kittens

Six little kittens found a box of paint.
They jumped right in...their mother will faint!
The first little kitten came out all red.
"I'll be orange," the second kitten said.
The third little kitten turned bright yellow.
"I'll be green," said the next little fellow.
The fifth kitten said, "My favorite is blue."
"Purple for me," said the sixth with a mew.
Dancing home the kittens go
To show their mother a KITTEN RAINBOW!

- www.Literaryhoots.com

 

Crafts and Activities

Coloring Page

Print out this coloring page!

Bobblehead Cat Craft

Make this bobblehead cat craft!

Additional Books

A Cat for You: Caring for Your Cat by Susan Blackaby

  Explains the different types of cats to own as a pet and how to care for them.

Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes

When Kitten mistakes the full moon for a bowl of milk, she ends up tired, wet, and hungry trying to reach it.

Me and My Cat? by Satoshi Kitamura

Late one night, an old lady in a pointed hat climbs through the window into Nicholas' bedroom. She brandishes her broom, fires out some words, and then leaves as abruptly as she came. It's puzzling at the time, but not nearly as puzzling as what happens the next day!

More Story Times

Story Time: Favorites

Let’s have some fun with a few of the librarian’s favorite classic picture books! 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 The concept of loud and...

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...

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...

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...

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: S is for Snow and Winter OlympicS

Enjoying a snowy day with your child is the perfect time to teach them about healthy competition. As you play, you can talk about: How to win and lose gracefully Encouraging all participants Congratulating the winner The value of cooperation and teamwork Feeling proud...

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...

October Adult Makers

October Adult Makers

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by Lauren Abbott | Oct 9, 2020 | 0 comments

Learn the ancient art of gold leaf illumination. Pick up a kit with supplies and tools and develop an idea for your project before our online lesson is posted on October 16 at 7pm.

The tools in the kit will need to be returned, but we'll let you keep them a week to experiment a bit on your own. A limited number of kits will be available beginning Monday, October 12.

October Programs for Adults

Crafty Corner Thurs. October 1 11:30 AM or 6:30 PM Adults 18+ Adults 18+ Bring whatever project you're working on and settle in with fellow crafters for an hour of making and chatting. Choose morning or evening: 11:30 AM or 6:30 PM every first Thursday of the month in...

September 2026 Programs for Adults

Midday Meetup Book Club Prefer to talk books over lunch? Our midday book club is Thursday, September 10 from 11:30 AM–12:30 PM in the Community Room to discuss Daniel James Brown's The Boys in the Boat. A great option if evenings don't work with your schedule....

August 2026 Events

AO3 at the Library: Fanfiction Short Story Contest Calling all storytellers! Do you have a favorite book, movie, show, video game, or fictional world you just can't let go of? Now's your chance to give it the spin it deserves. Write an original fan fiction story for...

July 2026 Events for Adults

Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a Story Summer Reading 2026 is here! This summer, we’re Unearthing a Story, and we want you to dig in with us. From Monday, June 8 through Saturday, August 1, read your way to awesome prizes. Sign-ups start June 8th — online with Beanstack...

June 2026 Events for Adults

Flood 50 We’re honored to be part of the city-wide Flood 50 commemoration — remembering the Teton Dam Flood 50 years later. Stop by to explore photo displays and Flood memorabilia, pick up a “Where Did I Put…” emergency preparedness folder (one per family), and grab a...

May 2026 Events

Teen Action Council The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, May 6 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to Join Teen Action Council Crafty...

Adult Programs April 2026

Creative Writing Club Calling all storytelling enthusiasts ages 18+! Meet us in the Community Room at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, April 1, 15, & 29. Share your writing, make new friends, and discuss your favorite work and the passion behind your craft. Let's inspire each...

Adult Activities March 2026

Dungeons & Dragons Tuesdays at 5:30 PM · March 3, 17 & 31 · Community Room · Ages 18+ Calling all adventurers! Whether you're a battle-hardened bard or brand-new to the game, join our Dungeons & Dragons party for adults (18+) and step into a world of imagination,...

Adult Activities February 2026

Dungeons & Dragons Tuesdays at 5:30 PM · February 3 & 17 · Community Room · Ages 18+ Calling all adventurers! Whether you're a battle-hardened bard or brand-new to the game, join our Dungeons & Dragons party for adults (18+) and step into a world of imagination,...

January 2026 Programs for Adults

Dungeons & Dragons Tuesdays at 5:30 PM · January 6 & 20 · Community Room · Ages 18+ Calling all adventurers! Whether you're a battle-hardened bard or brand-new to the game, join our Dungeons & Dragons party for adults (18+) and step into a world of imagination,...

Story Time – Creepy Crawlies

Story Time – Creepy Crawlies

Story Time: Creepy Crawlies

This week in online story time, we learned a new letter, "C", which is the first letter in the words, "Creepy Crawlies". Have fun with creepy crawlies as you read books, go outside, and discover what insects and spiders do.

Join us live Tuesdays at 10:30 AM  - Online on Facebook

Ages 2-5

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

Read & Talk

See the world: "Illustrations convey meaning and carry information, especially in non-fiction books where pages are often filled with commentary that is not in the text. Be sure to "read" your way around the pages-read and discuss the captions, tables, charts, and the information conveyed by the illustrations themselves." 

- www.getreadytoread.org

Activity

Help your child check out a junior non-fiction book from the library such as, "Creepy Crawlers." Look at the illustrations or pictures first, and then "read" your way around the pages. Ask your child questions like, "Have you seen this before?" or "What does this look like to you?"

Books Presented

Creepy Crawlers by Lynn Huggins-Cooper

Describes unusual species of insects and spiders that have unique features and behaviors that help them adapt to their habitats.

I'm Trying to Love Spiders by Bethany Barton

I’m Trying to Love Spiders will help you see these amazing arachnids in a whole new light, from their awesomely excessive eight eyes, to the seventy-five pounds of bugs a spider can eat in a single year!

Can You Make a Scary Face? by Ed Emberley

A ladybug invites the reader to play a game of "let's pretend."

Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

Creepy Crawlies Family Finger Song

Busy bee, Busy bee, where are you?
There you are, there you are!
How do you do?

Busy bee, busy bee, what do you do?
I build a hive and make honey
That’s what I do

Clever spider...
I spin a web and catch a fly
That’s what I do

Small red Ant...
I carry things heavier than me
That’s what I do

Ladybug...
I eat aphids all day long
That’s what I do

Caterpillar...
I eat lots of leaves so I can sleep
That’s what I do

Butterfly...
I pollinate summer flowers
That’s what I do

- Adapted from Nurseryrhymes.org

Here is the Beehive

Here is the beehive,
Where are the bees?
Hidden away where nobody sees.
Watch and you'll see them come out of the hive. One...two...three...four...five!
Buzz...buzz...buzz...buzz...buzz.

Here is the beehive,
Where are the bees?
Hidden away where nobody sees.
Watch and you'll see them land on the floor.
One...two...three...four!
Buzz...buzz...buzz...buzz.

Here is the beehive,
Where are the bees?
Hidden away where nobody sees.
Watch and you'll see them come out of the tree.
One...two...three! Buzz...buzz...buzz.

Here is the beehive, Where are the bees?
Hidden away where nobody sees.
Watch and you'll see them come out of the hive. One...two...three...four...five.
Buzz...buzz...buzz...buzz...buzz.
Buzzzzzzzzz...they've all flown away!

- Nurseryrhymes.org

 

The Ants Go Marching

The ants go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah.
The ants go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah.
The ants go marching one by one,
The little one stops to suck his thumb.
And they all go marching down,
To the ground, to get out, of the rain.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
…two…tie her shoe…
…three….climb a tree…
…four…shut the door…
…five…take a dive…
…six…pick up sticks…
…seven…pray to heaven…
…eight…check the gate…
…nine…check the time…
…ten…say “The End!”
- Traditional

Crafts and Activities

Coloring Page

Print out this coloring page!

Caterpillar Craft

Make this hungry caterpillar craft!

Additional Books

Creepy, Crawly Caterpillars by Margery Facklam

 A close-up look at 13 different types of caterpillars.

Bye-Bye, Big Bad Bullybug! by Ed Emberley

Die-cut pages reveal the scary and mean parts of a bullybug as it prepares to attack some itty-bitty baby bugs, but a rescuer arrives on the scene before the bully can make good on its threats.

Incredible Insects: A Counting Book by Sheena Deviah

Can you count all the insects? Check out this ebook on the StoryBerries website!

Creepy, Crawly Bugs by Sandra Markle

Offers a close look at baby insects.

The Best Bug Parade by Stuart J. Murphy

 A variety of different bugs compare their relative sizes while going on parade.

More Story Times

Story Time: Favorites

Let’s have some fun with a few of the librarian’s favorite classic picture books! 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 The concept of loud and...

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...

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...

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...

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: S is for Snow and Winter OlympicS

Enjoying a snowy day with your child is the perfect time to teach them about healthy competition. As you play, you can talk about: How to win and lose gracefully Encouraging all participants Congratulating the winner The value of cooperation and teamwork Feeling proud...

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...

October Kid and Tween STEAM

October Kid and Tween STEAM

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by Lauren Abbott | Oct 6, 2020 | 0 comments

Check out our October kid and tween STEAM Take N' Go kits below. Each will be available for pickup at the Youth Reference desk. Instructions will be available on our website and our YouTube channel.

Pumpkin Patch Marble Maze - available starting October 13

Learn about balance and gravity as you assemble a marble maze with paper, pom poms, and a paper plate.

 

Stained glass spiderweb craft - available starting October 276

Make colorful stained glass spiderwebs using tissue paper.

October Programs for Teens

Teen Action Council Wed. Oct. 7 4:00 PM Ages 13-18 The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, October 7 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to...

September 2026 Programs for Teens

Teen Action Council The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Due to our shelving upgrade closure, we will meet the second Wednesday of September. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us...

August 2026 Events

AO3 at the Library: Fanfiction Short Story Contest Calling all storytellers! Do you have a favorite book, movie, show, video game, or fictional world you just can't let go of? Now's your chance to give it the spin it deserves. Write an original fan fiction story for...

July 2026 Events for Teens

Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a Story Summer Reading 2026 is here! This summer, we’re Unearthing a Story, and we want you to dig in with us. From Monday, June 8 through Saturday, August 1, read your way to awesome prizes. Sign-ups start June 8th — online with Beanstack...

June 2026 Events for Teens

Flood 50 We're honored to be part of the city-wide Flood 50 commemoration — remembering the Teton Dam Flood 50 years later. Stop by to explore photo displays and Flood memorabilia, pick up a "Where Did I Put..." emergency preparedness folder (one per family), and grab...

May 2026 Events

Teen Action Council The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, May 6 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to Join Teen Action Council Crafty...

Teen Programs April 2026

Teen Action Council The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, April 1 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to Join Teen Action Council Chess...

Teen Activities March 2026

Chess and Game Club Unplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! It's the perfect place to hang out, meet new people, and play some awesome games. Mondays at 4:00 PM in the Community Room, we'll have chess sets ready for players of all abilities, plus a rotating...

Teen Activities February 2026

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...

January 2026 Programs for Teens

Chess and Game Club Unplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! It's the perfect place to hang out, meet new people, and play some awesome games. Mondays at 4:30 PM in the Community Room, we'll have chess sets ready for players of all abilities, plus a rotating...

Teen Ghost Paint Rockets

Teen Ghost Paint Rockets

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by Lauren Abbott | Oct 5, 2020 | 0 comments

Launch a ghost paint rocket by following the video below! You will need the following supplies:

  • film canister
  • Alka Seltzer tablets
  • water-based paint like finger paints

October Programs for Teens

Teen Action Council Wed. Oct. 7 4:00 PM Ages 13-18 The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, October 7 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to...

September 2026 Programs for Teens

Teen Action Council The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Due to our shelving upgrade closure, we will meet the second Wednesday of September. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us...

August 2026 Events

AO3 at the Library: Fanfiction Short Story Contest Calling all storytellers! Do you have a favorite book, movie, show, video game, or fictional world you just can't let go of? Now's your chance to give it the spin it deserves. Write an original fan fiction story for...

July 2026 Events for Teens

Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a Story Summer Reading 2026 is here! This summer, we’re Unearthing a Story, and we want you to dig in with us. From Monday, June 8 through Saturday, August 1, read your way to awesome prizes. Sign-ups start June 8th — online with Beanstack...

June 2026 Events for Teens

Flood 50 We're honored to be part of the city-wide Flood 50 commemoration — remembering the Teton Dam Flood 50 years later. Stop by to explore photo displays and Flood memorabilia, pick up a "Where Did I Put..." emergency preparedness folder (one per family), and grab...

May 2026 Events

Teen Action Council The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, May 6 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to Join Teen Action Council Crafty...

Teen Programs April 2026

Teen Action Council The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, April 1 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to Join Teen Action Council Chess...

Teen Activities March 2026

Chess and Game Club Unplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! It's the perfect place to hang out, meet new people, and play some awesome games. Mondays at 4:00 PM in the Community Room, we'll have chess sets ready for players of all abilities, plus a rotating...

Teen Activities February 2026

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...

January 2026 Programs for Teens

Chess and Game Club Unplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! It's the perfect place to hang out, meet new people, and play some awesome games. Mondays at 4:30 PM in the Community Room, we'll have chess sets ready for players of all abilities, plus a rotating...

Story Time – Bubbles!

Story Time – Bubbles!

Story Time: Bubbles

"Bear blows bubbles!" "B" is for bubbles. Did you know a bubble will always be a sphere unless it's next to something else that alters its shape? Bubbles are also great for making firends. Have a bubble blowing party with a friend. You might become bubble best buddies!

Join us live Tuesdays at 10:30 AM  - Online on Facebook

Ages 2-5

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

Talk & Play

Learning to "guess" or hypothesize what will happen when you take an action is an important step in cognitive development and critical thinking. Before you try the following activity, have your child "guess" or question what will happen in this bubble experiment, then have them "test the guess" for the answer.

Activity

Fill a variety of cups with different liquids such as, water, milk, soda, and soup. Then blow bubbles with a straw in each of the liquids. Then answer these questions. Which liquid "holds" a better bubble? Can you pop the bubble?

Books Presented

Bubble Bear by Maxwell Higgins

Bear loves to blow bubbles. But when Badger tries to spoil Bear's fun, he blows a bubble you won't believe!

Pop! A Book About Bubbles by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

This Stage 1 Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out book explains how trapping air inside soapy liquid creates bubbles—and why bubbles are always round.

Bubbles by Kit Chase

Kangaroo and Koala become fast friends when they vanquish a bubble monster together.

Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

Ten Little Bubbles

One little, two little, three little bubbles,
Four little, five little, six little bubbles,
Seven little, eight little, nine little bubbles,
Ten little bubbles go pop! pop! pop!
Count bubbles on fingers and clap when you say, "pop!"

- Kcls.org

Bingo

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.
There was a farmer who had a dog,
And Bingo was his name-o.
(clap)-I-N-G-O
(clap)-I-N-G-O
(clap)-I-N-G-O
And Bingo was his name-o.

- Allnurseryrhymes.com

 

Crafts and Activities

Coloring Page

Print out this coloring page!

Bubble Wand

Make this simple bubble wand!

No-Fail Homemade Bubble Solution

Make your own bubble solution by combining the following:

  • 5 cups water
  • 2 cups dishwashing liquid (we used Dawn)
  • 1/2 cup karo syrup

Additional Books

Pop! by Jason Carter Eaton

There's only one thing Dewey loves more than blowing bubbles: popping them. Every last one of them. But on a fine bubble-blowing day, Dewey's very last bubble gets away.

Bubble Trouble by Margaret Mahy

Mabel blows a bubble that captures Baby and wafts him away, resulting in a wild chase that involves the whole neighborhood.

More Story Times

Story Time: Favorites

Let’s have some fun with a few of the librarian’s favorite classic picture books! 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 The concept of loud and...

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...

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...

Story Time: F is for Friends

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

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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...

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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...

Upcoming October Teen Crafts: Ghost Rockets and Baby Yoda

Upcoming October Teen Crafts: Ghost Rockets and Baby Yoda

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Check out our October teen Take N' Go kits below. Each will be available for pickup at the Youth Reference desk. Instructions will be available on our website and our YouTube channel.

Ghost Rockets - available starting October 1

We'll launch Alka-Seltzer rockets specialized to look like ghosts.

 

Baby Yoda craft - available starting October 15

We'll craft a little Baby Yoda.

October Programs for Teens

Teen Action Council Wed. Oct. 7 4:00 PM Ages 13-18 The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, October 7 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to...

September 2026 Programs for Teens

Teen Action Council The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Due to our shelving upgrade closure, we will meet the second Wednesday of September. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us...

August 2026 Events

AO3 at the Library: Fanfiction Short Story Contest Calling all storytellers! Do you have a favorite book, movie, show, video game, or fictional world you just can't let go of? Now's your chance to give it the spin it deserves. Write an original fan fiction story for...

July 2026 Events for Teens

Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a Story Summer Reading 2026 is here! This summer, we’re Unearthing a Story, and we want you to dig in with us. From Monday, June 8 through Saturday, August 1, read your way to awesome prizes. Sign-ups start June 8th — online with Beanstack...

June 2026 Events for Teens

Flood 50 We're honored to be part of the city-wide Flood 50 commemoration — remembering the Teton Dam Flood 50 years later. Stop by to explore photo displays and Flood memorabilia, pick up a "Where Did I Put..." emergency preparedness folder (one per family), and grab...

May 2026 Events

Teen Action Council The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, May 6 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to Join Teen Action Council Crafty...

Teen Programs April 2026

Teen Action Council The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, April 1 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to Join Teen Action Council Chess...

Teen Activities March 2026

Chess and Game Club Unplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! It's the perfect place to hang out, meet new people, and play some awesome games. Mondays at 4:00 PM in the Community Room, we'll have chess sets ready for players of all abilities, plus a rotating...

Teen Activities February 2026

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...

January 2026 Programs for Teens

Chess and Game Club Unplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! It's the perfect place to hang out, meet new people, and play some awesome games. Mondays at 4:30 PM in the Community Room, we'll have chess sets ready for players of all abilities, plus a rotating...

Story Time – Boxes

Story Time – Boxes

Story Time

Boxes

What's inside your magic box? Today in preschool story time we learned that "box" starts with the letter "B." Did you know that in 2006, the cardboard box was inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame? That's because, when you use your imagination, a box can become anything!

Join us live Tuesdays at 10:30 AM  - Online on Facebook

Ages 2-5

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

Talking Tip

Being able to express yourself verbally is an important skill. Anger, frustration, and sadness can cause children to act out if they don't know how to express those difficult emptions in words. Use books like "The Big Brown Box" and "A Box of Butterflies" to start a conversation about what makes your child upset and what he can do to calm himself down.

- Lambert

Activity

Read "The Big Brown Box" or another book in which a child gets upset. Ask your child what upset Sam and how he let people know that he was upset. Ask your child what upsets him or her, how do they let people know they are upset, and how do they calm themselves down.

Books Presented

Sitting in My Box by Dee Lillegard

The box in which all the animals are sitting gets more and more crowded until a hungry flea comes along.

The Big Brown Box by Marisabina Russo

As he plays in a very large box in his room, Sam is reluctant to let his little brother Ben join him, but then he finds the perfect way for them to share.

Not a Box by Antoinette Portis

To an imaginative bunny, a box is not always just a box.

 

The Cardboard Box Book by Sarah Powell

Make a plane, an oven, a car or even your own city inside this imaginative craft book where a cardboard box is not just a box.

Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

Here is a Box

Here is a box
Open the lid
I wonder whatever
Inside is hid
...make animal noise... (get kids to guess the animal)
Why its a ___________ (animal)
Without a doubt
Open the lid and let him out.

- Sturgiskids.wikifoundry.com

I Had a Little Turtle

I had a little turtle (hands on top of each other, move thumbs)
Who lived in a box (make box)
He swam in the puddles and climbed on the rocks (with hands swim, climb)
He snapped at a mosquito (clap), he snapped at a flea (clap)
He snapped at a minnow (clap), and he snapped at me (clap)
He caught the mosquito (cup hands), he caught the flea (cup hands),
He caught the minnow (cup hands), but he didn’t catch me! (wag finger)

- Storytimekatie.com

 

Zoom Zoom, We're Going to the Moon

Zoom, Zoom, Zoom
We’re going to the moon.
Zoom, Zoom, Zoom
We’re going to the moon.
If you want to take a trip,
Climb aboard my rocket ship.
Zoom, Zoom, Zoom
We’re going to the moon.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1,
Blast off!

- Allnurseryrhymes.com

Jack in His Box

Jack in his box goes up and down, up and down, up and down.
Jack in his box goes up and down, then he turns around.
Jack in his box goes side to side, side to side, side to side.
Jack in his box goes side to side, then he waves bye bye.
-Sunflowerstorytime.com

Crafts and Activities

Coloring Page

Print out this coloring page!

Rocking Boat

Try making this rocking boat!

Additional Books

Ready, Set, Sail! by Meg Fleming

Follows a group of friends as they go sailing, explore an island, and return home to tell their tale.

Big Bear's Big Boat by Eve Bunting

When Big Bear outgrows his old boat, he gives it to Little Bear and builds himself a new one--just like it except bigger--until his friends start making suggestions that result in something very different.

If I Had a Big Blue Boat by Susan James Fry

The Boats on the River by Marjorie Flack

A ferryboat, paddlewheeler, ocean liner, tug boat, motorboat, sailboat, rowboat, freighter, submarine, and a warship all share the river waters around the big city.

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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...

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...

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: S is for Snow and Winter OlympicS

Enjoying a snowy day with your child is the perfect time to teach them about healthy competition. As you play, you can talk about: How to win and lose gracefully Encouraging all participants Congratulating the winner The value of cooperation and teamwork Feeling proud...

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...