Upcoming Events
Tuesday, September 30, 3:30-4:45 pm
Reading to a dog is a wonderful way to build reading skills and confidence. Readers ages 5-12 can sign up for a 15-minute slot to sit down and read aloud with Ruby, a registered therapy dog. Bring a favorite book or try a new one from our collection.
Open to ages 5-12 and their caregivers. Registration is required. Please sign up for your time slot here.
Monday, October 13, 1-2 pm
Come experience the talents of Steve Girman, juggler extraordinaire! Milwaukee Steve’s kids’ show blends juggling, music, storytelling, and interactive fun into a lively performance that captivates audiences of all ages.
Tuesdays, October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 9:30-11:00 am
Infant massage offers amazing benefits for families with new babies! Moms, dads and other caregivers benefit from this gentle practice, too, through increased confidence in parenting skills and improved bonds with baby.
Benefits of sharing massage time with your baby may include (among others) the following:
- Improved sleep
- Relief from gas, constipation, general fussiness
- Relief from daily stress of new experiences
- Increased ability to read baby’s cues
- Time to reconnect with baby after work or other times apart
- Time of sharing relaxation for both your baby and YOU
Instructor Yvonne Hiebert will teach you massage techniques, as well as new ways of connecting with your baby. Attention is given to the unique, individual needs of all children and their parents.
Most enjoyable for parents/caregivers with infants from 6 weeks to pre-crawling. Just bring your baby and a curiosity to learn about how to share massage with your baby. Materials will be provided.
About the instructor: Yvonne Hiebert, MSE, CEIM, is an Infant Mental Health Specialist (IMH-E®) who first learned about sharing massage when her sons were babies. She has been certified to teach parents about infant massage since 2000. She has provided individual and group instruction in home- and community-based settings. Older siblings are not able to be accommodated in the classroom. Please register for this class here.
Thursday, October 30, 10:30-11:15 am
Meet 10 exciting animals up close and personal in this interactive all ages show!
Tuesday, November 4, 3:30-4:45 pm
Reading to a dog is a wonderful way to build reading skills and confidence. Readers ages 5-12 can sign up for a 15-minute slot to sit down and read aloud with Ruby, a registered therapy dog. Bring a favorite book or try a new one from our collection.
Open to ages 5-12 and their caregivers. Registration is required. Please sign up for your time slot here.
Monday, November 10, 1-2 pm
Learn about the reptiles and amphibians that call Minnesota and Wisconsin home. The audience will get to watch a salamander eat, debunk turtle myths, touch snakes, and more! Meet a tiger salamander, 1-2 native turtles, 3-4 native snakes, and 2-4 exotic reptiles (just for fun). Time is reserved after the presentation to touch and hold the reptiles for a truly hands-on experience!
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Looking for more programs? Click here to view our full calendar of events.
Visit the Children's Area
Our cozy children's area features a variety of toys and activities for playing and learning.
We have collections of books and audio for children ages birth-18, learning kits and busy boxes on a variety of subjects.
Come over to play and connect with other families!
Wondering what to expect during a visit to the library? Click here to learn more and view a social narrative.
School-age materials are available in the Intermediate Area.
Storytimes
Wondering what to expect at storytime?
Click here to learn more.
Fall Storytime Session:
September 15-November 20
Toddler Music - Thursdays @ 10 am, September 18-November 20
All Ages Storytime - Mondays @ 10 am, September 15-November 17
