Kids & Families

Kick off winter break with a fun family-friendly movie, complete with snacks to enjoy while you watch. We'll be showing Inside Out 2!

We're taking a break from storytime in December, but that doesn't mean you have to take a break from the library or catching up with other storytimers! Meet up with other caregivers and tots in the community for some free play in the library storytime room. Coffee and tea will be provided for grownups.

Are you interested in playing Dungeons and Dragons, but are too intimidated to jump straight into a campaign? Did you receive a table-top role-playing game for the holidays and have no idea how to get started? Curious if you should attend a DnD session at the library in the future? All ages are invited to come learn the basics of Dungeons and Dragons at this introductory session. You'll learn how to create a character, understand the basics of gameplay, and get familiar with the rules of the game. This session will be covering the recently-released 5th edition of the game, which also makes it great for anyone who's played DnD in the past, but wants to get familiar with the big changes of the new edition.

All are welcome to attend—adults, teens, and kids alike. Questions? Email kmckewin [at] rgpl.org

Burn off some extra energy and test your agility with our obstacle course. We'll have the course set up in the storytime room. Stop by between 10 and 11 to try it out.

Try out the library's new VR headset by taking a turn at virtual reality Fruit Ninja! Everyone will have a chance to play a level or two and compete to see who has the best score. This program is open to kids and teens of all ages, but kids under the age of 9 should have a grown-up attend with them. No registration is required.

Join us for some outdoor winter fun--make sure you bring your snowpants, boots, coat, hat, and mittens! Afterwards, come inside to warm up with a cup of cocoa and some cozy winter stories.

Learn more about the world around you with a story and related craft or activity. The books and projects in this program are geared towards pre-schoolers and their caregivers. Planned activities will sometimes take less than an hour--we encourage folks to play, visit, or enjoy the storytime room when we wrap up our activity early.

We meet weekly on Wednesdays at 10AM in the storytime room.

Cozy up for some warm stories!

Thursdays, January 9 - March 27 @ 10:00

Our Thursday storytimes are designed for toddlers and preschoolers—if you are looking for a program for babies, join us on Fridays at 10 at our Baby and Me lapsit storytimes!

Storytime Schedule:

1/9 - Animals sleeping through winter

1/16 - Winter Birds

1/23 - Hats

1/30 - Boots

2/6 - Happy Winter Birthday, Ms. Catherine

2/13 - Sweaters and Coats

2/20 - Mittens

2/27 - Cozy Bedtime Stories (bring your bedtime buddy)

3/6 - Comfy Quilts

3/13 - Soup

3/20 - Green Stories ( St. Patrick's week)

3/27 - Spring Break Dance Party!

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A Special Time for Baby and Caregiver

Join us for these lapsit storytimes and learn songs, lap bounces and one easy board book story each week. These sessions will be tailored for babies ages 0-18 months. Please join us on Thursday mornings at 10 for all ages storytimes with your older children.

Join the library's Winter Reading Challenge this year to cozy up with some good books and winter activities for a chance to win a prize! Beginning on January 15, kids and adults alike will be able to pick up a winter reading challenge sheet at the library and start completing activities. Turn your sheet in anytime before February 15 for a chance to win a prize!

Join us once a month for some after school fun! Every month, we'll do something different. Activities will include making your own snack, legos, board games, and more!

Monday, February 24, 5:30 - 6:45

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Bring your families to camp out and read in the library!

There will be sheets, clips, flashlights, walking s'mores, and of course, plenty of books! Come and get your supplies at our base camp then find a spot, anywhere in the library to build your fort.  Family Fort Night has always been one of our most popular events, don't miss out on the fun!

Please read and share our behavior guidelines with your children.

Are you about to embark on a new adventure like potty training your child? There is help waiting for you in the Parent Zone of our children's department. Take a look at the variety of resources this special collection has to offer.