Youth Programs
We offer youth programming year round for children and teens of all ages. Many programs require pre-registration to attend, so be sure to sign up in advance! For questions, comments, or concerns, see our Director of Youth Service’s contact information below.
Special Events
Fridays 10:00 - 10:30am at AL!VE - Begins April 17
Stories & Stretches at AL!VE is a basic introduction to children’s yoga. On Fridays from 10:00am until 10:30am beginning April 17 through May 22, this program develops early literacy and social-emotional skills by engaging with books through yoga-inspired poses, shapes, and stretches. This is a drop in program for children ages 2 to 6 at AL!VE.
Friday April 17th at 4:00pm
Join other kids and play Minecraft on the Library’s private server on the third Friday of the each month at 4:00pm! Laptops will be provided. For kids in grades 3 and up. Pre-registration is required!
Story Times
We offer weekly story times for babies, toddlers, and young children! See below for more information on each of these programs.
Monday, April 6th from 11:00am until 12:00pm
Fun Activities, stories, and a craft for preschoolers with their caregiver! This is a drop-in program and takes place in the Spartan Room on Monday, April 6th at 11:00am until 12:00pm.
First and Third Wednesday of the Month at 11:00am
A drop-in family story time for all ages featuring themed stories, songs, rhymes, and more! This program will meets every first and third Wednesday from 11:00am until 12:00pm at a NEW LOCATION: Burrage Library in the Insurance Room (333 S. Main St., Olivet, Mi)
Thursdays from 10:00am until 10:30am
A lap-sit story time for babies and toddlers with their adult caregivers on Thursdays at 10:00am! Older siblings are welcome to attend. Rhymes, songs, cuddles, and play are all included. No pre-registration is required for this program.
Fridays from 11:00am until 12:00pm
Join us on Fridays from 11:00am until 12:00pm for stories, songs, movement and play for children ages 18 – 36 months with their caregivers at Toddler Time. A drop-in family story time.
Craft Clubs
Our craft clubs take place on the first and last Friday of each month. Craft Club is available for students in grades 4 through 12. Craft Club Jr is availble for students in grades 1 through 3. Space and supplies are limited so pre-registration is required. Call 517-543-8859 or stop by the library to pre-register.
Friday, April 3rd from 4:15pm until 5:15pm
Craft Club Jr. is on Friday, April 3rd from 4:15pm until 5:15pm. For students in grades first (1st) through third (3rd). Participants will be creating a Squeegee Art Easter Eggs. Pre-registration is required!
Friday, April 10th from 4:15pm until 5:15pm
Kindergarten Craft Club is on the second Fridays of the month from 4:15pm until 5:15pm. For students in Kindergarten. Participants will be creating a Framed Spinning Butterfly. Pre-registration is required!
Friday, April 24th from 4:00pm until 5:00pm
Craft Club takes place on the last Friday of each month from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Available for students in grades 4th through 12th. Participants will craft a Folk Art Bunnies at this months Craft Club. Pre-registration is required!
Here comes spring! March along with Mama and Baby Bunny as they welcome a festive parade of budding flowers and blossoming trees,
new birds, butterflies and bees, and all of their beloved friends, emerging from the winter season.
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.
StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
StoryWalk® is located at AL!VE’s PRESERVE.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Challenge yourself and your child to read 1000 books before they begin Kindergarten! Every 100 books you read together earns them a sticker and a free book.
Visit the library today for more information and the first slip to get started!
For questions, comments, or concerns, you may contact our Director of Youth Services or call us at 517-543-8859.