Our ongoing programs are those that occur every week or on another regularly scheduled basis. For monthly and special programs, look at our event calendar or follow us on Facebook or Instagram. Fall programming typically runs from September through December with a break around the holidays. Winter/Spring programming runs from January through May including vacation weeks. Summer Reading programming is held in June, July and August.
While each program is designed for a specific age group, younger or older siblings are always welcome to join. Exact details for each program can be found in the event listings on our event calendar. If you have any questions about a program, feel free to email Miss Macy at mdavis@sailsinc.org
There will be no children’s programs from October 15 to October 22. Miss Macy will be out getting married!
Early Childhood Programs
Lapsit Storytime
Held Mondays at 10:30 AM, lapsit storytime is designed for babies and toddlers ages 0 to 24 months. The focus of this program is on active caregiver participation and building caregiver familiarity with early literacy skills. We use the same songs, rhymes, and bounces for 6 to 8 weeks.
Family Storytime
Family storytime is designed for ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Storytime is held on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM and focuses on the five early literacy skills: reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing. These skills are highlighted in songs, stories, rhymes, movement activities, and more. We use flannel boards, egg shakers, scarves, rhythm sticks, and puppets regularly!
Messy Morning
Messy Morning is our sensory art program for toddlers and preschoolers ages 2-5. This program is held on Thursday mornings at 10:30 AM. We provide aprons, but encourage participants to dress for a mess. Some past projects include dot painting, ice painting, playdough, and puffy painting.
After School Programs
Afternoon Activities
Afternoon Activities take place every Tuesday afternoon at 3 PM. These activities are intended for kids in grades K-4, but are open to kids up to grade 6. Activities include craft projects, nature exploration, and STEM activities.
Tween Takeover
Tweens grades 4-7 take over the library every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 3 PM. These programs include snacks, chill music, and more complex projects and activities. Past activities include perler beads, shrinky dinks, and zine making.
Nonfiction Nerds
Nonfiction Nerds is our book club for fact lovers or readers who get help from an adult while reading. This club reads a different nonfiction picturebook each month. Meetings include a snack, book discussion and activity based on the book. This club meets once a month on Thursday at 3 PM. Registration is required.
Chapterbook Champions
Chapterbook Champions is our book club for emerging readers in grades 1-3. This book club reads a different transitional chapterbook each month. Meetings include a snack, book discussion and activity based on the book. This club meets once a month on Thursday at 3 PM. Registration is required.
Fantastic Fiction
Fantastic Fiction is our book club for strong readers or grades 4-6. This book club reads a different novel each month. Meetings include a snack, book discussion and activity based on the book. This club meets once a month on Thursday at 3 PM. Registration is required.