Children’s Programs
Welcome to our Children’s Program Page where you can find upcoming programs for children from Birth to 5th Grade. To see a full list of programs for all ages, check out our Program Calendar.
Upcoming September Programs
Preschool Storytime
Monday, September 9, September 16, September 23, and September 30 at 10:30 a.m.
Join Ms. Megan for Preschool Storytime at the Marion Community Building Basement.
Books, songs, felt board stories, action rhymes, and fun for preschool-aged children.
Wednesday, September 4, September 11, September 18, and September 25 at 10:30 a.m.
Join Mr. Mason for Preschool Storytime at the Old Fort Library.
Books, songs, felt board stories, action rhymes, and fun for preschool-aged children.
Bilingual Preschool Storytime Monday, September 23 at 10:30
Join us during our regular time for books read in Spanish and English by Silvia Martin Del Campo Vargas.
Circle of Parents Mondays after Marion Preschool Storytime 11AM-12:30PM
Join Amanda Tippey for refreshments, coffee, conversation with other parents, and support during this season of parenting! Contact Amanda: amanda.tippey@mcdowell.k12.nc.us for more information.
Craft for Little Hands
Monday, September 9 at 11AM | Marion Community Building Basement
Wednesday, September 4 and September 8 at 11 AM | Old Fort Library
Preschool-aged children are invited to craft at the library. Dress for a mess because we will be using glue, scissors, paints, paper, markers, crayons and much more! Designed for ages 3- to 5-year old’s, but all are welcome.
Family Storytime
Saturday, September 28 at 1pm | Old fort Library
Join us for Family Storytime at the Old Fort library. This month, we’re having a “musical petting zoo,” where you can try all sorts of different instruments! Family Storytime is for ALL ages to enjoy!
Monday, September 30 at 4pm | Marion Community Building Basement
Join us for Family Storytime at the Marion Community Building Basement. Family Storytime is for ALL ages to enjoy!
Elementary Programs
After-School Adventures (Kindergarten- 5th Grade)
Elementary students will be doing different STEM or Art- based projects. Students will recreate the Wild Robot book cover by Peter Brown. Participants will have a chance to win The Wild Robot book series!
Wednesday, September 11 and September 25 at 4pm | Old Fort Library
Come join us for a variety of fun STEM and art-based projects and activities!
Wednesday, September 18 at 4pm | Marion Community Building Basement
Elementary students will be doing different STEM or Art- based projects. Students will make a Tissue Paper Apple.
Virtual Programs
First Chapter Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Join Ms. Megan for the first chapter of a new book that has been added to our collection.
Bedtime Stories
Fridays at 7 p.m.
Bedtime Story read at 7 p.m. by either Ms. Megan in our CLOSED Facebook group (McDowell Children Library Services)
The McDowell County Public Library have Literacy Bookbags available for checkout at the Marion and Old Fort libraries at the Children’s Circulation Desk. The purpose of the Literacy Bookbags is to help families get involved in improving their child’s literacy skills and provide families with the tools to help them become their child’s first teacher.
What’s Included:
- (4) Curated Storytime books based on a theme
- Literacy tips
- Fun learning activities to allow for communication between parent and child
- Colorings pages
- And songs (that can be used along with scarves and egg shakers)
Have a question about a program posted? Call us at either 828-652-3858 for Marion or 828-668-7111 for Old Fort.