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Kiddie's Avenue

Story Time

Our story time goal is to help develop and nurture your child's love of books and the library.

We offer story time for toddlers, preschoolers and children of all ages. Children are introduced to literature through stories, songs, finger plays, and crafts. At story time children are invited to discover library services, enjoy visiting the library and introduce them to wonderful stories and help them develop a love of reading.
Story time sessions are as follows:

Preschoolers Story Time
Tuesday
10:00 am-10:30am
3 to 5 year olds.

Toddler Fun Time
Wednesday Thursday Mornings
11:15am-11:45am
12 months to 3 year olds

Family Story Time
Saturday, Afternoon
2:00pm-2:45pm
For children of all ages

All the children in story time sessions below the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.

There is no registration necessary to participate.

Arts and Crafts

Express yourself, Be creative!! Join us every Thursday from 4:00pm-4:45pm.

Links to online craft sites:

Ettamogah Wildlife Sanctuary

Family Corner Kids Crafts

Bonavita

Free Coloring Pages

More Coloring Pages

Nanny Search

Class Visits

The children are introduced to library collection, Dewey decimal classification system, tips on library skills, and how to care for library materials. Children are also able to see some of the new books from the library and hear about events that are taking place. Local Elementary and Preschools are welcome to visit the Public Library whenever it is convenient! Just call ahead and reserve a time for your class or group.
The children's librarian visits the Preschools and Headstart Program in Irvington throughout the school year. All visit must be scheduled ahead of time.

Game Day

Come and join us every Friday afternoon at 4:00pm-4:45pm for educational games: Uno, Checkers, Trouble, and many more.

Big Shot Checkers

Traditional Children's Games from Around the World

Kaboose Online Games

Crochet Club
Want to learn to Crochet? Join us Every Monday at 5:45pm-6:45pm
Registration Required.

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