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Youth Programs and Services

Calendar for February. Check out more details below for special and regular programs.

Fun & Helpful Links for Kids & Teens

Reading Resources
child with computer Tumblereadables - a source for "read-along" titles with text and audio
Novelist K-8 & -Novelist Plus cool websites to help you find more books to read
Juvenile Series & Sequels
Iowa Choice Lists (Children's, Teen, High School)

Homework Helps:
World Book Web |   Student Resource Center (6-12) |
Kids Search (k-8)
 | Searchasaurus.

Cool Links:  Caesar Rodney's Elementary Kids' Site

Special Programs

Home AloneFAMILY MOVIE @ THE LIBRARY - February 13, 2:00 p.m.
The family favorite, Home Alone, will be shown. In addition, the Johnston Police Dept. will be here to offer tips on keeping your family safe.  Join us for the free movie, snacks, and important information.  No registration required.

Regular Programs

Babies & Books | Wee Read | Storytime | Sundown Storytime | School-Age Specials |
| Tuesday Book Club | Teen Advisory Board | Make & Take Craft

Babies & Books (6-24 months with an accompanying adult)

Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. -Spring Session registration begins March 3.
Books, rhymes, music, and more for babies 6-24 months, with a caregiver. Winter session runs from January 13- February 17.

Wee Read (18 months to 3 years with an accompanying adult)

Wednesdays at 10:15, 10:45 or 11:15 a.m. - Spring Session registration begins March 2.
Books, songs, fingerplays, action verses, puppets, flannelboard stories, and more for children 18 months to 3 years, accompanied by an adult.  Winter session runs from January 12-February 23.

Storytime (Ages 3-6 without an adult)

Mondays at 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. - Spring Session registration begins February 28.
In addition to books, songs, action verses, puppets or flannelboard stories, this program includes an occasional craft or treat for children ages 3-6.  Winter session runs from January 10-February 22.

Sundown Storytime

1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month at 6:45 p.m.
Drop-in stories and activities for the whole family using the same weekly theme as the Storytime program. February dates are the 3rd and the 17th.

School-Age Specials

hot cocoaSCHOOL-AGE SPECIAL - February 25 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00
Hot Cocoa & Cool Crafts for kids in grades K-5.  Register beginning Feb. 18.

Tuesday Book Club (Tweens and Young Teens)

Third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy tasty snacks and lively discussion at this book club for tweens and young teens.  Call the library for more information about this month's book selection and to sign up for the February 15 program.

Teens and Teen Advisory Board

February 8 at 5:30 p.m. -
Contact Jessica for more details by calling 278-5233.

Make & Take Craft

Watch for March details here.

Last updated: February 7, 2011