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Children and Youth Services
Jan - Mar 2025
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Preschool - Grade 3
Friday, February 7, 3:30 pm (Storytime)
Saturday, February 8. 10 am (Pick up)
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Bring your stuffed friend to a special afternoon storytime, then tuck them in for the night. Return the next morning at 10 am to discover what your friend did overnight!
YA True Crime Club
Grades 6 - 12
Fridays @ 4 pm
January 24, February 21 & March 21
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Join us as we read a YA True Crime novel and discuss it. Pick up a copy at the CYS desk!
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Registration required.
Teen
(All programs require registration)
Galaxy Coasters
Grades 9 - 12
Thursday, January 30, 3:45 pm
Floral Jar Craft
Grades 6 - 12
Wednesday, February 5, 3:45 pm
Valentine's Cupcake Decorating
Grades 6 - 8
Thursday, February 13, 3:45 pm
Puzzle Race
Grades 6 - 8
Thursday, February 20, 3:45 pm
Wooden Mushrooms
Grades 6 - 12
Wednesday, March 5, 3:45 pm
Woodland Terrariums
Grades 6 - 8
Thursday, March 20, 3:45 pm
After School
(Registration required)
Clay Day Afternoons
Preschool & Kindergarten
3:30 pm
January 14, February 11 & March 11
Hot Cocoa Paper Craft
Grades 1 - 3
Wednesday, January 8, 3:30 pm
Mini Art Party
Grades 4 - 8
Wednesday, January 15, 3:45 pm
DIY Jewelry Box
Grades 4 - 8
Wednesday, January 22, 3:45 pm
DIY Shimmer Lipgloss
Grades 4 - 8
Wednesday, January 29, 3:45 pm
Origami Bookmarks
Grades 1 - 5
Thursday, February 6, 3:30 pm
Watercolor Winter Hat Craft
Grades 1 - 5
Wednesday, February 12, 3:30 pm
Paper Plate Outer Space
Grades 1 - 5
Thursday, March 13, 3:30 pm
(No registration required)
Drop-in Craft
All Ages
Saturday, January 4, February 1 & March 1, 10 am
Legopalooza Open Building
All ages
Saturday, January 11, February 15 & March 8, 10 am
Pokemon Meet Up
Grades K - 8
Thursday, January 16, February 6 & March 6, 4 pm
School's Out
Noon Year's Eve Dance Party
Grades Pre-K - 2
Tuesday, December 31, 11:30 am
Registration required
Puzzle Race
Grades 6 - 8
Thursday, January 2, 1 pm
Registration required
Taylor Swift Dance Party
Grades 3 - 5
Friday, January 3, 1 pm
Registration required
Library Lock-in
Grades 4 - 6
Friday, January 3, 5 - 7 pm
Registration required
Valentine's Day Bingo
All ages
Friday, February 14, 11 am
Paper Plate Penguins
Grades 1 - 5
Monday, February 17, 2 pm
Registration required
Spring Break
Movie Monday
All ages. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Monday, March 24
11 am: Wonka (PG, 116 min)
2 pm: Matilda the Musical (PG, 117 min)
Origami Drop In
All ages
Tuesday, March 25, while supplies last
DIY Paint Chip Notepad
Grades 4 - 5
Wednesday, March 26, 11 am
Registration required
Mushroom Paint Party
Grades 6 - 8
Thursday, March 27, 11 am
Registration required
Finger Print Art
Grades 1 - 3
Friday, March 28, 11 am
Registration required
Storytimes
No registration is required but space is limited and will be filled first come, first served. Visit the Children & Youth Services desk to secure your spot.
Mini-Storytime
Best for babies to kids 4 years old
Mondays & Fridays 1/6 - 3/21 (no meeting 1/17, 1/20, 1/31, 2/7 & 3/7)
9:30 am & 10 am
(no meeting 12/6)
Little Hands Play Time
Best for babies to kids 4 years old
Thursday 1/9 - 3/20
10 am - 12 pm
(no meeting 12/6)
Family Playtime
Saturday, 1/18, 2/22, 3/15, 10 am to 12 pm
Yoga Storytime
All ages
Friday, 1/3, 2/7 & 3/7, 10 am
Tummy Time
Best for babies 0 to 1 year
Tuesdays, 1/7 - 3/18, 9:30 am
Special Storytimes
(All programs require registration)
Preschool/Kindergarten
Tuesdays, 3:30 pm
Jan 7, Jan 21, Feb 4, Feb 18, Mar 4, Mar 18
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Storytime
All ages
Monday, January 20, 10 am
ZAP Storytime with the Brookfield Zoo
Ages 3 - 6
Friday, January 31, 9:45 am
Book Bags
Just for You: Subscription Book Bags
Wouldn't it be great to get a bag of books and goodies each month selected by our librarians just for you?
Sign up for our next three month session of subscription book bags begins September 9. Book bags will be available to pick up in October, November and December. Please register each child or teen in your family individually using the form below.
Future Friends:
Books for Babies
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For all new babies in Riverside, the Friends donate a board book to our collection with a commemorative dedication.
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