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Youth & Family Programs

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Programs followed by ** require registration.  Story times no longer require registration.  However, you can still register in order to receive reminder emails.  Visit our online calendar to register or sign up for emails.

We strive to make programs accessible for everyone.  If your child needs extra support to attend a program, please let us know by emailing youthservices@ivpl.org.

Caregivers of children ages 9 and under must remain in the room during the program and caregivers of children ages 10-12 must remain in the library during the program
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Preschool Programs

Babies Boogie Storytime (Ages birth - 24 months)

Mondays at 9:15 AM

November 4-December 16

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Wednesdays, 10:15 AM

November 6-December 18​

Community Room

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Stories, songs, and bounces for children ages birth to 24 months, followed by time to play and socialize. Siblings welcome.

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Teddy Bear Storytime (Age 2)

Wednesdays at 9:30 AM

November 6-December 18

Community Room

 

Stories, songs, and movement activities for 2-year-old children. Bring a stuffed toy or use one of ours. Siblings welcome. 

 

Music & Motion Storytime (Ages 3 - 5)

Wednesdays at 11 AM

November 6-December 18

Community Room

 

Stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 3-5. Siblings welcome.

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Lunch Bunch Storytime (All ages)

Thursdays, 12 PM

November 7-December 19

Community Room

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Stories, songs, and movement activities for children of all ages. Bring a lunch or snack (not required). Meet at the pavilion outside. May be moved inside.

 

​Wee Build (Ages 1-5)

Thursdays, November 21, December 5, 12, 19 & 26

9:30-11:30 AM

Mondays, January 6, 13 & 27

10 AM-12 PM

Story Hour Room

 

Stop into the Children’s Room for some free play with preschool-friendly building toys.  No registration required.

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​​Stay and Play (Ages 1-5)

Fridays, December 20 & January 17

10-11:30 AM

Community Room

 

Stop by our big Community Room for some fun indoor play with friends.  No registration required.

Family & All Ages Programs

Pajama Storytime 

Tuesdays,  December 3 & 17

7 PM

Storyhour Room

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Stories, songs, and movement activities before bedtime for children of all ages. Pajamas welcome (not required).

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Drop in Community Art Project: Gratitude Chain 

Tuesday, November 26

Wednesday, November 27

2-4 PM

Story Hour Room

 

We are making a gratitude chain to hang up in the Children’s Room.  Stop by the library to celebrate all the good things in life and help us make the longest chain possible!  For participants of all ages and abilities.  No registration required.

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Emoji Themed Book Bingo 

Thursday, December 26 at 1 PM

Community Room

 

Stop by the library for some bingo fun for all ages!  Winners will receive their choice of a book sale buck or a token for the book vending machine.  No registration required.

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Bluey Party 

Friday, December 27 

10:30 AM

Community Room

 

Drop in the library for some Bluey fun!  We will have games, Crafts, and a special visit from everyone's favorite blue dog.  Space is limited and registration will start on Friday, December 13.  Everyone who attends will be entered into a drawing for a free Bluey magnet book.  Registration link.

 

​Winter Family Movie Matinee: The Garfield Movie

Monday, December 30 

2 PM

Community Room

 

Stop by the library for a fun movie in a relaxed environment.  All ages welcome.

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School's Out Movie Matinee: The Wild Robot

Wednesday, January 29

2 PM

Community Room 

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Stop by the library for a fun movie in a relaxed environment.  All ages welcome.

School Aged Programs

Beginner’s Chess

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

Lewis McLean Reading Room

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Learn how to play chess and hone your skills! All ages are welcome; however, adult supervision is required for players under 13.

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Pokemon Meet-up Club (Youth ages 5+)

Mondays,  December 2 & January 6

4 PM

Tuesday,  January 21 

5 PM

Community Room

 

Stop by the library to meet up with other Pokemon fans to trade cards, talk about the game and the show, play the card game, and complete a craft or other activity.  The library has a small number of cards available to trade but participants are encouraged to bring their own decks.  (The Library is not responsible for lost or damaged cards).  No registration required.  Have Pokemon cards you no longer need?  Consider donating them to the library.

 

​Tinkering Club (Youth ages 5+)

Mondays, December 9  & January 13

4 PM

Community Room

 

Stop by the library to complete our tinkering challenge using the materials provided.  Most appropriate elementary school but all ages welcome.

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Lego Club (Youth ages 5+)

Tuesdays, December 17 & January 14

5 PM

Mondays, November 25, December 23 & January 27

4 PM

Community Room

 

Stop by the library to complete our monthly challenge or just have some free building time.  No registration required.  For safety reasons, preschoolers MUST be accompanied by an adult.

 

Ruff, Ruff and Read (Youth ages 5+)

Saturday, November 23, December 28 & January 25

10 minute time slots between 10:30 and 11:30 AM

Community Room

 

Independent readers are invited to come and read to a therapy dog.  Register in advance to get a guaranteed 10 minute time slot.  Depending on volunteer and dog availability, a small number of walk-in spaces may also be available.  Registration is required and starts 2 weeks before the date of the program.   Visit our online calendar to register.

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Program Calendar Page Link

 

Maker Monday: Minecraft Mobs (Youth ages 5+)

Monday, December 16 at 4 PM

Community Room

 

Stop by the library to create your favorite Minecraft Mobs out of cardboard and other materials.  We will also have some fun with other Minecraft activities.  Most appropriate for school aged children but everyone is welcome.  No registration required.​

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Junior Engineers (Youth ages 5+)

Tuesday, January 7 

5 PM

Community Room

 

During this program, you will be invited to work in a small group to solve an engineering challenge with provided materials.  No registration required.

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World Explorers Club (Ages 10+)

Sunday, January 19 at 2 PM

Community Room

 

Explore cultures and geography from around the world through trivia, games, crafts, food and other hands-on activities.  This month, we will explore Lunar New Year and the geography of Asia.  Please note: if you have food allergies, please email youthservices@ivpl.org before attending.  No registration required.

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