Youth & Family Programs

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.

Preschool Programs

Babies Boogie Storytime (Ages birth - 24 months)

Mondays at 9:15 AM

November 4-December 16

January 13-February 24 (no program February 17)

Wednesdays, 10:15 AM

November 6-December 18

January 15-February 26

Community Room

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

Teddy Bear Storytime (Age 2)

Wednesdays at 9:30 AM

November 6-December 18

January 15-February 26

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

January 15-February 26

Community Room

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

Lunch Bunch Storytime (All ages)

Thursdays, 12 PM

November 7-December 19

January 15-February 26

Community Room

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, December 19 & 26

9:30-11:30 AM

Mondays, January 13 & 27, February 10 & 24

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.

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 17, January 7 & 21, February 4 & 18

7 PM

Storyhour Room

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

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.

Bluey Party - This program is full but you can still get on the wait list

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.

Let it Snow: Arts & Crafts

Tuesday, January 7, 1-7 PM

Wednesday, January 8, 9:30 AM-4 PM

Storyhour Room

Create snowflakes and more to decorate the library or to take home. This is a drop-in program, so come whenever you can! Families and children of all ages are welcome.

Crafts for a Cause

Monday, January 20, 2-4 PM

Community Room

Stop by the library to make some crafts to benefit the library and others in our community. This month, we will be partnering with Jenna's Blessing Bags to fill bags for those in need in our community. We will also be making decorations for our Love Your Library Mini Golf event. Crafters of all ages and abilities are welcome. No registration required.

Learn about Jenna's Blessing Bags

School's Out Movie Matinee: The Wild Robot

Wednesday, January 29

2 PM

Community Room

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

Love Your Library: Mini Golf at the Library

Saturday, February 8

10 AM to 2 PM

Bring your family and friends for a fun round of mini-golf inside the library! No registration required. Free fun for all ages.

This popular event can get jam-packed, so other activities will be available if you need to wait.

NOTE: Last round begins at 1:30 PM.

Love Your Library: Valentine’s Day Book Bingo

Friday, February 14 at 2 PM

Community Room

Stop by the library to play bingo for book sale bucks and/or tokens for the book vending machine. We will be using conversation hearts as bingo tokens but regular tokens will also be available. Players of all ages and abilities are welcome. No registration required.

School Aged Programs

Beginner’s Chess

Wednesday at 6:30 PM (No Program December 25 or January 1)

Lewis McLean Reading Room

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

Pokemon Meet-up Club (Youth ages 5+)

Mondays, January 6 & February 3

4 PM

Tuesday, January 21 & February 18

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, January 13 & February 10

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.

Lego Club (Youth ages 5+)

Tuesdays, December 17, January 14 & February 11

5 PM

Mondays, December 23, January 27 & February 24

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, December 28, January 25, & February 22

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.

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.

Junior Engineers (Youth ages 5+)

Tuesday, January 7 & February 4

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.

World Explorers Club (Ages 10+)

Sundays at 2 PM

January 19 & February 9

Community Room

Explore cultures and geography from around the world through trivia, games, crafts, food and other hands-on activities. No registration required. Please note: if you have food allergies, please email youthservices@ivpl.org before attending. Check our online calendar to find out which area of the world we are exploring each month.

Indian Valley Public Library

Youth & Family Programs

Preschool Programs

Family & All Ages Programs

School Aged Programs