Register in person, by fax (479-750-8182) or by phone (479-750-8180). Return forms by June 2nd. Registration forms are available at the Children's Desk or online. Print the Summer Reading 2012 Registration Form (PDF).
If you would like to bring a group of 5 or more children to a story time, please call the library in advance.
Toddler Time
Wednesdays, 9:30 am & 11:00 am
Children's Area
Birth through Age 3
Babies, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited to enjoy lively interactive programs that focus on early literacy skills. Each session features a read-aloud story, rhymes, fingerplays, and lots of songs.
- June 6
- June 13
- June 20
- June 27
- July 11
- July 18
- July 25
Pre-School Story Time
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:30 am, 11:00 am & 2:00 pm
Children's Auditorium
Ages 3 through 5
Pre-school Story Time gives children and their caregivers the opportunity to enjoy books, songs, puppets, fingerplays, and a simple craft project.
- June 5/6 - Pajamarama
- June 12/13 - Wish Upon a Starry Night
Leave your teddy bear or other stuffed animal at the Library overnight for a Stuffed Friends Library Sleepover! - June 19/20 - Things That Go Bump in the Night
- June 26/27 - Night Night Sleep Tight
- July 3 - The Cow Jumped Over the Moon
- July 10/11 - Look Whooo's Reading
- July 17/18 - Light Up the Night
- July 24/25 BIG Dreams
School Age Program
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:30 am, 11:00 am & 2:00 pm
Shiloh Room
Ages 6 through 9
These fun-filled programs feature stories, songs, activities, and crafts. Children of all abilities are welcome!
- June 5/6 - NO EXCUSES! Go to Sleep!
- June 12/13 - While You Were Sleeping
Leave your teddy bear or other stuffed animal at the Library overnight for a Stuffed Friends Library Sleepover! - June 19/20 - Shivers After Dark
- June 26/27 - Nighttime Adventures
- July 3 - Nocturnal Creature Feature
- July 10/11 - Making Wishes
- July 17/18 - Dreams for the Future
- July 24/25 Dreaming Big and Making a Difference
Junior Book Club
Tuesdays, 9:30 am & 11:00 am
Children's Department
Ages 10 & 11
- June 5 - Just Wishin'
- June 12 - Dream On
- June 19 - Are You Scared of the Dark?
- June 26 - Under the Stars
- July 3 - Up All Night
- July 10 - When Dreams Come True
- July 17 - Night Journeys
- July 24 - Au Au Auooooo! Who Done It?
Trike Theatre Dramatic Book Club
Tuesdays, 4:00 pm
Shiloh Room
Ages 4 & 5
Children and their families will experience a story by exploring numerous creative drama strategies that introduce literacy concepts through acting, puppetry, and prop play.
- May 1 & 15 - In the Garden Who's Been There
Spanish Story Time for Families / Cuentos en Español para Familias
Thursdays, 4:00 pm
Children's Auditorium
Spanish Story Time is designed for families to enjoy stories, songs, puppets, and fingerplays. A simple craft project follows.
- June 7 - Starry, Starry Night
- June 14 - Dream On!
- June 21 - Roll a Rainbow
- June 28 - Dreams Come True
- July 5 - Let's Glow!
- July 12 - Counting Sheep
- July 19 - Sleepover Shenanigans