8-12 years

Come build with us! Computers and iPads provided: just bring your imaginations.

Create a beautiful work of art that mimics the look of stained glass. This program is for children ages six to twelve and requires preregistration. Younger siblings may attend if accompanied by an adult.

This month's program will include activities all about the powerful weather phenomenon known as the wind. Science Wednesdays is a chance for kids ages six to twelve to explore different aspects of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Please preregister for this program.

Join us once per month as we get creative in science, technology, engineering, and/or math! Slime, is it a liquid, a solid, or both? Come learn more and explore and make your own to take home!

Come and join our monthly Youth Chess Club for chess play and snacks! All levels of skill are welcome!
Ages 8-18

Jump into JK Rowling's magical world during this library escape room. It’s the 1920’s and Newt Scamander has lost his briefcase full of magical creatures. He needs your help! Can you find it and escape before time runs out? Registration required. Must arrive on time and is limited to 10 participants.

Stop by the Children's area at Central Library to explore, create,and play! This is an unstaffed program where activities are self-led. Parent/Guardian must be present with child, and supplies may be limited.

Stop by the South Side Library's Children's Area from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to make and take a foam holiday tree bookmark using our supplies! For youth ages 3-12. This is an unsupervised, drop-in program. Parent or guardian must be present with children. Craft available while supplies last.

Do you need a calm place to play? Then come to the Forest Avenue Calming Room for a sensory interactive experience! This is an unsupervised, drop-in program for youth. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

Do you need a calm place to play? Then come to the Forest Avenue Calming Room for a sensory interactive experience! This is an unsupervised, drop-in program for youth. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.