2020 Spring Programs for Kids
Preschool and elementary school age children must be accompanied by an adult while in the library.
Due to health concerns regarding group gatherings, our libraries will be suspending all programs until March 30th.
Recurring Children’s Programs
Preschool Story Time
Mondays, 10:30am – Marion Branch Library
Tuesdays, 10:30am – Old Fort Branch Library
Preschoolers and their families are invited to join us for books, songs, and rhymes.
Crafts For Little Hands
2nd Mondays, 11:00am – Marion Branch Library
2nd Tuesdays, 11:00am – Old Fort Branch Library
Once a month after Story Time, preschool-aged children are invited to craft at the library.
Afterschool Adventures
Tuesdays, 3:30pm – Old Fort Branch Library
Thursdays, 4:00pm – Marion Branch Library
This is an activity for children ages 5 and up. LEGO Challenges, board games, crafts, and outdoor fun!
Special Programs
The Lab: Skittle Science
Wednesday, March 4th at 4:00pm – Marion Branch Library
Wednesday, March 11th at 3:30pm – Old Fort Branch Library
Join us in The Lab as we build and conduct interesting experiments. This month: Get ready for colorful Skittle science! For school-age children, ages 5+!
Super Saturday: Cactus Pet Rock
Saturday, March 21st 12:00pm – Marion Branch Library
Come make the cutest cactus pet rock you have ever seen!
The Studio: Skittle Pixel Art
Wednesday, March 18th at 4:00pm – Marion Branch Library
Wednesday, March 25th at 3:30pm – Old Fort Branch Library
Try your hand at different art techniques in The Studio. This month: We are making edible pixel art out of Skittles! For school-age children, ages 5+.
The Lab: Invisible Ink
Wednesday, April 1st at 4:00pm – Marion Branch Library
Wednesday, April 8th at 3:30pm – Old Fort Branch Library
Join us in The Lab as we build and conduct interesting experiments. This month: Come learn about the science behind invisible ink! For school-age children, ages 5+!
Super Saturday: Bubble Painting
Saturday, April 18th 12:00pm – Marion Branch Library
Come join the fun as we try to paint with bubbles!
The Studio: Splatter Paint
Wednesday, March 18th at 4:00pm – Marion Branch Library
Wednesday, March 25th at 3:30pm – Old Fort Branch Library
Try your hand at different art techniques in The Studio. This month: Create unique designs using a tape resist technique and splatter paint! For school-age children, ages 5+.
The Lab: Science of Fingerprints
Wednesday, May 6th at 4:00pm – Marion Branch Library
Wednesday, May 13th at 3:30pm – Old Fort Branch Library
Join us in The Lab as we build and conduct interesting experiments. This month: We are investigating the science behind fingerprints! For school-age children, ages 5+!
Super Saturday: Decorating Party
Saturday, May 16th 12:00pm – Marion Branch Library
Join the decorating party! We are going to have snacks and tons of fun as we make a variety of decorations for the 2020 Summer Reading Program!
The Studio: Pattern Stamping
Wednesday, May 20th at 4:00pm – Marion Branch Library
Wednesday, May 27th at 3:30pm – Old Fort Branch Library
Try your hand at different art techniques in The Studio. This month: Create your own stamps to build a beautiful pattern! For school-age children, ages 5+.
To register your child for a program, please stop by your library or call us. Marion Branch – 828.652.3858; Old Fort Branch – 828.668.7111.