Library Programs for Kids
Monthly Activity Grab Bags for Kids
At the beginning of every month we will have new Activity Grab Bags filled with a craft, activity sheets, and stickers available! Stop in to get one, or give us a call at 608-767-4905 to reserve your bag.
Storytime
Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (check our calendar for exact dates)
Join us for stories, songs, and fun activities with friends! Best for babies and toddlers, but the whole family is always welcome.
Toddler Art
Tuesdays from 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. (check our calendar for exact dates)
Come create, explore, and play at the library! Our art experiments for little hands are designed to encourage curiosity and build motor skills. Enjoy the process and come dressed for a mess.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Club
To get signed up for our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Club, just visit the library to pick up your free book bag filled with Reading Logs and a bookmark. (You may also download the Reading Log here.) All children from birth until the start of Kindergarten are welcome to join. The goal is to encourage you to read 1000 books with your child before the start of school. Not only does this provide a solid reading foundation, and encourage school success, but it’s also a lot of fun! Each time you finish 100 books, stop by the library to turn in the Reading Log. Your child will then receive a fun 1000 Books sticker, and will get to place a colorful sticker on our 1000 Books Wall. When you’ve finished the program, your child will earn a free book and a small toy. They will also get their photo and name placed on our "Growing Readers" display. Happy reading!
Build Your Own Storytime
Visit our YouTube channel anytime for videos of your favorite songs, rhymes, and stories to enjoy at home. Don't forget to subscribe!
Teen Advisory Board
Our Teen Advisory Board meets monthly and is for students in grades 6-12. Future meetings will be listed on the library's calendar. For more information, and to fill out an application just click here!
Summer Library Program
“Color Our World” Summer Library Program begins Monday, June 2!
Get your Summer Library Program bag starting Monday, June 2. We’ll have bags available for children from birth – 5th grade, students in 6th – 12th grade, and adults. The Friends of the Black Earth Library will donate $1 to a library project for every Summer Library Program Bingo Card completed. Plus, there will be Grand Prize Drawings for kids, teens, and adults at the end of the program.