Upcoming Events
Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for a festive storytime filled with holiday stories, songs, and fun at either 9:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. Get your photo taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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No Registration Required
No Registration Required
Music and Movement
Join us for this lively, interactive program aimed at increasing language, social, problem-solving, fine/gross motor skills, and self-confidence through music-based activities. We’ll play with the parachute, beanbags, rhythm instruments, and more as we build early literacy skills and make new friends! Perfect for preschoolers and their families.
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Accompanying Adults
An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.
No Registration Required
No Registration Required
Babies In the Library
Start growing your reader with rhymes, songs, and simple books. Develop early literacy skills at this program for our youngest patrons.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.
No Registration Required
No Registration Required
Babies In the Library
Start growing your reader with rhymes, songs, and simple books. Develop early literacy skills at this program for our youngest patrons.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.
No Registration Required
No Registration Required
Join us for a lively, interactive storytime featuring books, songs, action rhymes, puppets and more. Each storytime incorporates the five practices of early literacy: READ, WRITE, TALK, SING & PLAY.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.
No Registration Required
No Registration Required
Join us for a lively, interactive storytime featuring books, songs, action rhymes, puppets and more. Each storytime incorporates the five practices of early literacy: READ, WRITE, TALK, SING & PLAY.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.
No Registration Required
No Registration Required
Read Around Wisconsin
Families across the community are invited to join the newly revamped 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program! This exciting, localized take on the national initiative introduces a “Read Around Wisconsin” theme exclusive to libraries in this region. It is designed to nurture early literacy skills and strengthen the bond between children and their caregivers.
By reading just one book a day, families can reach the 1,000-book milestone in under three years, equipping young children with essential pre-reading skills while fostering a love for books. Along the way, participants will earn fun prizes and learn fascinating Wisconsin facts, creating a uniquely engaging reading experience.
Stop in to Register
Visit The Children's Room to get a free library card (if you don’t already have one) and to sign up. You'll get a reading log to track your books and earn these fun incentives:
Every 100 Books - RUBBER DUCK
100 Books - BOOK BAG
500 Books - MATCHING GAME
1,000 Books - FREE BOOK & AN OVERSIZED DUCKIE
Program Highlights:
- Free and Open to All Families
Any child from birth to age five is eligible to participate. - Simple Tracking Tools
Participants receive reading logs to track progress toward the 1,000-book goal. - Expert Guidance
Library staff are available to provide literacy tips, book recommendations, and encouragement. - Fun and Engaging Events
The library offers storytimes, a summer reading program, and other events throughout the year. - Prizes and Milestones
Families celebrate their progress with rewards at key benchmarks, making the journey even more exciting.
The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is more than just a reading challenge—it’s an opportunity for caregivers to play a vital role in their child’s educational journey. By sharing books together, families cultivate a lifelong love of learning and reading.