Kids

We offer storytimes and afterschool programs during the school year as well as our annual Summer Reading Program. Click on your local PCPL location below to learn more about what's happening at a library near you!

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May 2024 PJ’s, Popcorn & Movie (Presentation)

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Special Events
- Solar Eclipse, Monday, April 8th, 2-4:30 pm
  Pick up your solar eclipse glasses then join us outside to watch the Eclipse. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs or towels to sit on.
Early Literacy (0-5) programs
Kids (6-12) programs
- After School Craft Drop In, April 4th, 5:30 pm
  Math String Art, create spring flowers using coding and string.
- Make and Take, April 9th, 4:30 pm
  Join us as we create bookmarks to celebrate National Library Week.
- Make and Take, April 11th, 4:30 pm
  Join us as we create a spring craft to celebrate National Library Week.
- Drop Everything Read Day, April 12th, All Day
  Stop by the front desk say hi and receive a new book
- After School STEM Drop In, March 12th, 4:30 pm
  Join us for Lego fun.
Outreach
- Contact , the Brosville/Cascade Youth Services Specialist, at 434-685-1285 to request an outreach visit to your daycare or school.

Special Events
- Free Comic Book Day, Saturday, May 4th, All Day
  Chatham Library invites you to Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 4th! Join us to pick up a free comic (one per person while supplies last), have some snacks, take selfies at our superhero selfie station, and enjoy a few comic-themed activities. Check out anything from our collection of graphic novels to be entered into a drawing for a Free Comic Book Day swag bag! Costumes are encouraged. All ages welcome.
Early Literacy (0-5) programs
- Tot Time, Wednesdays, 11:00-11:30 am
  Toddler story time includes songs, rhymes, and activities that will get you moving! The books we read will be interactive and engaging. If your little one has graduated from crawling to confident walking, toddler story time is for you!
- Little U, Thursdays, 10:30-11:00 am
  Preschool story time will focus on more complicated rhymes that play on this age group's developing sense of humor, and spend more time reading sillier and lengthier stories!
All Ages
- Lego Club, Tuesday, May 14th, 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
  LEGO Club offers build challenges, free play, and more! Recommended for ages 4 & up.
- Art Space, Thursday, April 25th, 4:00 – 5:00pm
  This program provides a space for children 6 & up to develop their creative skills through hands-on activities and learn about famous artists.
Outreach
- Contact Allison, the Chatham Youth Services Specialist, at 434-432-3271 to request an outreach visit to your daycare or school.

Special Events
- Free Comic Book Day, Saturday, May 4th, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
  Stop in and pick up a free comic book.
- Take & Make Craft, Llama Mother’s Day Cards
  Available beginning Monday, May 6 while supplies last
Early Literacy (0-5) programs
- Baby Tales, Tuesdays, 10:30–11:00 am
  Baby Tales is an interactive literacy program designed for children ages 0-24 months. Children and caregivers are introduced to the basic building blocks of literacy through nursery rhymes, stories, finger plays, and music in a fun and educational environment. Programs may include time for unstructured play and socialization.
- Story Time, Wednesdays, 10:30–11:00 am
  Storytime is an interactive literacy program designed for children ages 2-5 years. Children and caregivers are introduced to basic building blocks of literacy through stories, rhymes, and music in a fun and educational environment. Program may end with a brief activity.
Kids (6-12) programs
- LEGO Challenge, 1st Wednesday of the Month, 3:30-4:30 pm
  LEGO Challenge is an interactive multi-literacy program that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (S.T.E.A.M.) concepts aimed at developing innovation, imagination, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. School age children are introduced to the building blocks of one or more S.T.E.A.M learning concepts through exploratory hands-on activities in a fun and educational environment. School age children integrate engineering concepts and their imagination with hands-on building challenges with LEGO bricks.
- Art Explorers, 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 3:30–4:30 pm
  Art Explorers is an interactive multi-literacy program that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (S.T.E.A.M.) concepts aimed at developing innovation, imagination, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. School age children will develop self-expression, problem solving skills, and innovation during a period of guided creation with a variety of materials and tools.
- S.T.E.A.M., 3rd Wednesday of the Month, 3:30–4:30 pm
  S.T.E.A.M. is an interactive multi-literacy program that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (S.T.E.A.M.) concepts aimed at developing innovation, imagination, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. School age children are introduced to the building blocks of one or more S.T.E.A.M. learning concepts through exploratory hands-on activities in a fun and educational environment.
- Homeschool Connection, 2nd Thursday of the Month, 10:30–11:30 am
  Homeschool Connection is an interdisciplinary program designed for homeschool families to come together and enjoy collaborative learning. Homeschool learners are introduced to varied educational topics and concepts in a group setting and will learn about library resources for research.
- Gametastic, Wednesday, March 27th, April 24th, 3:30 – 4:30 pm
  Gametastic is an interactive gaming program designed to maximize play as a means of developing critical thinking skills, social skills, or strategy skills. Children are introduced to various games and gaming techniques through exploratory hands-on activities in a fun and educational environment.
All Ages
- Bingo for Books, Tuesday, May 21st, 4:30 pm-5:30 pm
  Patrons of all ages are welcome to join us for an afternoon of Bingo. Win a game, pick a book as your prize!
Outreach
- Contact Cammie, the Gretna Youth Services Specialist, at 434-290-3223 to request an outreach visit to your daycare or school.

Special Events
- Free Comic Book Day, Saturday, May 4th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  Visit the library to get a free comic book while supplies last.
- Soop Your Superhero, Saturday, May 4th, 11:00 am
  Kids, Teens & Adults are invited to make your action figure look like more like the characters in the movies! Bring your own action figure to paint, or choose one of ours.
- Family Storytime, Monday, May 6th, 4:30 pm
  Celebrate Children’s Book Week with an afternoon storytime, including Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.
Early Literacy (0-5) programs
- Mother Goose on the Loose, Wednesdays, 10:30 am
  A fun-filled, interactive early literacy program that uses rhymes, songs, scarves, and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers!
  Ages 0-2
- Preschool Storytime, Thursdays, 10:30 am
  Help your child get ready to read with this early literacy program including books, music, movement, and more!
  Ages 3-5
Kids (6-12) programs
- LEGO Lab, Thursdays, 4:00-5:00 pm
  Bring your imagination and join us each week to try a STEM-informed building challenge. Free-building is always welcome! Ages 6+
All Ages
- Rock Painting on the Patio, Tuesday, May 7th, 4:30 pm
  Paint a rock to live outside at the library in our patio garden space. Registration required.
- PJs, Popcorn & A Movie, Thursday, May 9th, 6:00 pm
  We will be making paper airplanes to launch and see whose flies the furthest!
- Mother/Daughter Tea, Saturday, May 11th, 11:00 am
  Celebrate Mother’s Day during this special event with tea and treats. Registration required.
- Book Bingo, Monday, May 13th, 4:00 pm
  It’s time to play B-I-N-G-O at Mt. Hermon Library, and the prizes are our very favorite thing – books! We have books of every age and genre to give away.
Outreach
- - Contact Sharon, the Mt. Hermon Youth Services Specialist, at 434-835-0326 to request an outreach visit to your daycare or school.

Online Resources

Access Video: Just for Kids -- Enjoy TV shows like Arthur, Sesame Street, Odd Squad, SciGirls, and much more, including: read-along storybooks and learning videos to explore topics like reading, writing, math, arts and science.

Gale in Context Elementary -- Gale In Context: Elementary meets the research needs of students in Kindergarten through grade 5, with age-appropriate content from magazines, newspapers, and reference materials, covering current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, and more.

Homework HelpNow -- Connect LIVE with a certified tutor, seven days a week between 2 and 11 pm, for assistance with assignments and research, including math, reading, writing, science, social studies, and more! Submit your papers to a tutor in the Writing Lab for constructive feedback or take practice exams and create your own flashcards to prepare for tests. Tutoring is available in English and Spanish.

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