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Virtual Author Talk Series For Kids


Join our virtual author talks to enjoy conversation with the authors behind your favorite books from the comfort of home. What questions have you always wanted to ask? Submit your questions online. We will also take questions during the event and will cover as many questions as time allows! Learn more and register.

  • Matt Shindell
  • Kate DiCamillo
  • Max Braillier
  • Dan Santat

Storytime for Babies & Toddlers

Story Walks at West Perry

Story Walks at West Perry

West Perry Branch

Connect with one another and nature in creative ways through a West Perry story walk! Follow Ms. Sarah on a guided walk while hearing a story, with pauses for mindfulness activities and a craft afterward. **Indoor activities/yoga planned in place of walk depending on weather**

Storytime at College Avenue - Babies

Storytime at College Avenue - Babies

College Avenue Branch

Mothe Goose is on the Loose! Babies up to 24 months and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Each session is followed by playtime just for babies.

Storytime with Professor Watermelon

Storytime with Professor Watermelon

Eagle Branch

Leap into storytime and learn all about frogs! With puppets, stories, and songs, Professor Watermelon will show children how these slippery amphibians live in and out of the water.

Storytime for Preschoolers

Story Walks at West Perry

Story Walks at West Perry

West Perry Branch

Connect with one another and nature in creative ways through a West Perry story walk! Follow Ms. Sarah on a guided walk while hearing a story, with pauses for mindfulness activities and a craft afterward. **Indoor activities/yoga planned in place of walk depending on weather**

Storytime with Professor Watermelon

Storytime with Professor Watermelon

Eagle Branch

Leap into storytime and learn all about frogs! With puppets, stories, and songs, Professor Watermelon will show children how these slippery amphibians live in and out of the water.

Tales 'n Play Storytime

Tales 'n Play Storytime

Central Library

Stop in for some stories, music, and fun! Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to join the Learning Curve for a storytime! Afterward, all are welcome to stay for some open playtime.

Arts & Crafts Programs for School Age Kids

Children's Craft Club

Children's Craft Club

Wayne Branch

This is a school age program for children to come in and learn how to make new crafts every month! Creations can be taken home after the meeting is over. Younger children may need assistance from parents. Program occurs every 2nd Friday of the month.

Tween Open Activities

Tween Open Activities

Central Library

Tweens ages 11-17 can join us in The Learning Curve, on the 3rd floor for drop-in craft projects. We will provide the materials; you can provide the creativity! Each Monday evening will feature a different craft or activity.

Creative Writing and Drawing

Creative Writing and Drawing

East 38th Street Branch

Professor Watermelon and Mister Smart will show you how to write and illustrate your own stories, while using The Library for inspiration and research! Ages 6 and up.

Gaming Programs for School Age Kids

Saturday Morning Block Party

Saturday Morning Block Party

Lawrence Branch

Kids and teens are invited to join a live Block Party! Stop by and join the Learning Curve Specialists and other kid builders to complete fun challenges with LEGOs.

Family Game Day at Southport

Family Game Day at Southport

Southport Branch

Families and children of all ages are invited to drop in any time to make new friends while playing board games or solving puzzles. Games and puzzles will be provided.

Minecraft Club at Central

Minecraft Club at Central

Central Library

Minecrafters ages 7 and up are invited to use the Learning Curve's laptops to mine and build in Central Land, a virtual world hosted on the Curve’s private Minecraft server.

Take a walk and read a story as you go!

Child reading at a StoryWalk station.

Stroll through a park and read a book displayed in mounted frames. Stories will be rotated on a monthly basis. Families are encouraged to post photos of their visit on social media.


StoryWalk® in Ruckle Street Park, 3025 Ruckle Street.