Is your child a reluctant reader? PAWS for Reading gives children the opportunity to read aloud to certified therapy dogs in a calm, judgment-free environment. It’s perfect for kids who are learning to read—or who just love dogs! Two separate PAWS teams will visit the library on the second Saturday of each month from 2-3pm, each team offering six 10-minute Read More
Toddlers will hear stories, sing songs, and play movement games while enhancing their early-literacy skills in a fun, warm environment! Toddler Storytime is tailored to children 18 months to 3 years. Toddler Storytimes take place in the Hub on the second floor. 📋 We appreciate your registering online, as it helps us share event updates and ensures a more effective Read More
Turn a forgotten book into a living work of art! Join us for Succulent Planters from Old Pages, a creative, hands-on workshop where you’ll transform a discarded hardcover book into a charming succulent planter. Perfect for book lovers and plant enthusiasts alike, this unique upcycling program blends creativity with greenery. You’ll learn how to safely hollow and prepare a book, Read More
Get ready to turn up the heat and get creative! 🔥🎨Melted Masterpieces: Crayon & Shadow Art invites teens to experiment with bold color, movement, and contrast using unexpected materials. Participants will melt crayons onto canvas to create vibrant, one-of-a-kind designs, then craft eye-catching silhouette art using jars and black paper for a dramatic finishing touch. Registration Required – Please Register Read More
Are you ready for the ultimate test of skill? Challenge yourself, test your friendships, and give it your all to determine who is the greatest Mario Kart racer of all! Start your engines! This monthly tournament will be a double-elimination, bracket-style tournament that lets teens compete against friends and rivals in Nintendo’s Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch 2. On Read More
Can you complete the challenge? – Using LEGOs, kids will compete to become master builders! During the first half of the program, children will race to complete the challenge. The second half of the program will allow children to either continue with the theme or to freely create – building their confidence and social skills and practicing basic engineering skills, Read More
Design your own personalized stationery using a mix of paper, stamps and collage elements. Create note cards and envelopes that are perfect for letters, thank-yous, or thoughtful gifts. This relaxed, creative session is all about slowing down and making something beautiful to use and share. All materials provided. Register here: https://delcolibraries.libcal.com/event/16457801
Join our children’s librarians with your infant or baby for this quiet and cuddly storytime that includes books, songs, lap bounces, and simple rhymes! Babies & Books is tailored to children under the age of 18 months and takes place in person in the Hub on the second floor. 📋 We appreciate your registering online, as it helps us share Read More
After Babies & Books Storytime, it’s time to make some new friends! At our Baby Social, we bring age-appropriate toys to our tumble mats so that babies can play and learn to interact in a safe environment while their caretakers get to know each other, share their experiences or just relax while watching their little ones play. Baby Social takes Read More
This hands-on children’s program builds on the skills learned in the introductory Tinkercad session. Participants will use their knowledge of basic shapes, resizing, grouping, and alignment to design a simple 3D object of their choice—such as a keychain, name tag, game piece, or small figurine. Librarians will briefly review core Tinkercad tools, then guide children through the design process while Read More
