Kids Programs

Winter Reading Program

January 1^st through February 28^th

All ages are invited to explore diversity, action, and empathy through our Winter Reading Challenge, "Read for a Better World". Sign up online or use the Beanstack app to track your reading progress between Jan 1st and Feb 28th. Top-performing libraries will earn prizes including book collections, signed books, and virtual author visits. Those who complete the challenge will earn a prize and be invited to our Seussabration.

Take and Make Crafts

We have temporarily suspended all in-person programming due to rising Covid numbers. All crafts will be available while supplies last. Instructions provided with each kit. Take, make and learn kits will be available for ages 5 and under and ages 6-11 while supplies last. crafting Most crafts will require scissors, glue or tape.

Ages 5 and under

Winter Hat, Jan 12- Design a warm and cozy hat for the winter.
Cotton Ball Penguin, Jan 26- Craft a cute penguin.

Ages 6 through 11

Symmetrical Snowflake, Jan 12- No two snowflakes are the same. Make you own snowflake to celebrate winter.
Pocket Fan, Jan 26- Make paper fans that actually fold!

Once Upon a STEAM

Select Wednesdays 2:00 - 3:00 PM

February 9th program has been CANCELED

February 9 & 23

Ages 4-5, join us for early learning fun with a focus on STEAM elements as we explore picture books and create hands-on book based art, science, and math activities for your preschooler. Register online or at the Circulation Desk.

Terrific Trains

Program has been CANCELED

Sunday, January 30 2:30 to 3:30 PM

train Climb aboard a learning adventure all about trains! Dave Shuster will share his amazing train collection and tell us all about how trains work. He may even invite budding engineers to be tiny conductors! All ages are invited. Register online or at the Circulation Desk.

LEGO Club

Select Thursdays, 4:45 to 5:45 PM

Program has been CANCELED

February 1^st

All K - 5^th graders are invited to imagine and create with us as we build and display unique structures using these fun themes:

January 4 Mazes
February 1 Food

Book Bites

Program has been CANCELED

Thursday, February 10 4:30 to 5:30 PM

bookworm All 3rd-5th graders: make your reservation and join us as we "taste" some sweet books. We'll explore a variety of genres and even take home some special treats. Register online or at the Circulation Desk.

Family Fun Night

Thursday, February 17 6:30 to 7:30 PM

Pancakes & Pajamas

Families with youth of all ages, put on your PJs and join us as we celebrate all things pancake! We'll read about pigs and pancakes, create tasty crafts, and "flip" over pancake activities.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

rainbow Calling all families of preschoolers from birth to 5 years! The library has partnered with Poquoson Kiwanis Club to help you prepare your youngster to enter kindergarten ready to read. Accept the challenge – you can do it! Reading 1,000 books to your preschooler may sound daunting at first, but you are probably already doing it and just don’t realize it. You can set your own pace; it can be a multi-year project. One book per night for 3 years = 1,095 books. Reading 10 books a week for 2 years will do it or double that and you’ll be finished in just 1 year! Come into the library to register and get started.