Kids & Tweens

Join our Youth Services Librarian, Amber, for fun and unique activities every week!

Phone to leave a voicemail at 705-789-5232 ext. 3406.

Email Amber to register for activities

Lego Robot

Introduction to Robotics & Technology

Do you have an interest in learning about technology? Come and join others to learn about building Lego EV3 robots and participate in fun coding challenges with help from Teen Tech Sophia. Ages 8-13.

Registration required, register for one session only. Registration opens September 6.

Wednesdays at 4-5 PM

  • Session 3 – November 22, 29, December 6 & 13 - FULL (waitlist available)

Email Amber to register

child playing with technology

Exploring Technology

Explore many different types of technologies and engage with others who have similar interests. Experience coding, robots, and many other tech gadgets with help from Teen Tech Sophia. Ages 4-8.
Registration required, register for one session only. Registration opens September 6.

Fridays at 4-5 PM

  • Session 3 – December 1 & 8 - Full (waitlist available)

Email Amber to register

mason jars

Mason Jar Cookie Craft

Visit your library to make a festive gift! Measure the ingredients of a cookie recipe into a large Mason jar, then paint and decorate the jar! Enjoy baking the recipe together at home afterward. Ages 4-13.

Registration required. Registration opens December 1.

Thursday, December 7 at 4-5 PM - FULL (waitlist available)

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quilted square

Quilted Christmas Tree Sewing Project

Participants will sew and quilt a hanging Christmas Tree ornament from colourful fabric while learning to use a sewing machine. Sewing instruction by Mary Spring and Terri Howell. All supplies provided. For kids ages 8 and up.

Registration is required, select from morning or afternoon session. 

Saturday, December 16 at 10 AM - 12 PM

Saturday, December 16 at 1 - 3 PM

Email Amber to register

kids at storytime

Drop-In Storytime

Drop-in for picture books, rhymes and songs! Kindergarten students will be out of school over the holidays and are invited too! For ages 0-6.

Thursday, January 4 at 11 AM during the holidays

Boy playing with robot

Drop-In Exploring Technology

Drop-in to explore different types of technology in the Children’s Library. Experience coding and robots with help from Teen Tech Sophia.

During Christmas Holidays - Wednesday, January 3, drop in from 10 AM - 12 PM

PA Day - Friday, February 2, drop-in from 10 AM - 12 PM

Babies and moms at the library

Winter Baby/Toddler Storytime

Babies, toddlers and their caregivers are introduced to books, songs, rhymes, bounces and fingerplays. For newborns to 24 months.

Registration required. Registration opens December 1.

Thursdays at 10:00-10:30 AM

January 11 to March 7

Email Amber to register

Kids and adults in a library program

Winter Preschool Storytime

Young children and their caregivers enjoy picture books, and participate in rhymes, fingerplays, songs with music shakers and scarves, and flannel board activities. For ages 2-5.

Registration required. Registration opens December 1.

Thursdays at 11:00-11:30 AM

January 11 to March 7

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Kids and adults in a library program

Rise and Shine Storytelling Feast

We're having a family dance party! Sign up and invite another family you know to join in the fun and show your moves. Celebrate Family Literacy Day with the Huntsville Family Literacy Group for a morning of hands-on literacy activities. The event is brought to you by Community Living Huntsville, Huntsville Public Library and SMILE Sandy’s Mindful Interactive Life Experiences. Event location is the Friends’ Multi-Purpose Room at the library.

Registration opens December 1. Aimed at families with children ages 0-6.

Saturday, January 27 at 10:30-11:30 AM

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young man with a chess board

Chess for Tweens & Teens

Love chess or want to learn how to play? Visit your library to play a few games of chess.  Ages 8-18.

Please register in advance. Registration opens December 1.

Thursday, January 4 at 2-3 PM during the holidays

Thursday, February 15 at 3:45-4:45 PM

Email Amber to register

children playing with Lego

Winter Lego Builders Club

Join other Lego fans at your library to be creative and build with Lego! There will be a build challenge, and creations will be put on display in the Children’s Library afterward.

For families with children ages 4-12. Registration required and opens December 1.

Friday, January 5 at 11 AM – 12 PM during the holidays

Tuesday, February 6 at 4-5 PM

Email Amber to register

Kids and adults in a library program

Homeschool STEAM Club

Homeschool families are welcome to bring children for monthly afternoons of hands-on activities related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.

Please register. Registration opens December 1.

Tuesday, January 30 at 2-3 PM

Tuesday, February 27 at 2-3 PM

Email Amber to register

paper valentines

PA Day Valentine’s Crafting

Visit your library for Valentine’s inspired crafts. Supplies provided.

Ages 6-13. Please register. Registration opens December 1.

Friday, February 2 at 11 AM - 12 PM

Email Amber to register

kids playing with a robot

Winter Introduction to Robotics & Technology

Do you have an interest in learning about technology? Come and join others to learn about building Lego EV3 robots and participate in fun coding challenges with help from Teen Tech Sophia. Ages 8-13.

Registration required, register for one session only. Registration opens December 1.

Wednesdays at 4-5 PM

Session 1 – January 10, 17, 24 & 31 - FULL (waitlist available)

Session 2 – February 7, 14, 21 & 28

Email Amber to register

Boy playing with robot

Winter Exploring Technology

Explore many different types of technologies and engage with others who have similar interests. Experience coding, robots, and many other tech gadgets with help from Teen Tech Sophia. Ages 4-8.

Registration required, register for one session only. Registration opens December 1.

Fridays at 4-5 PM

Session 1 – January 12 & 19

Session 2 – February 9 & 16

Email Amber to register

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Day Hours
Sunday  CLOSED
Monday 10 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday 10 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday 10 AM - 6 PM
Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM
Friday 10 AM - 6 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM

 

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