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Kids & Parents

Programs & Events for Kids
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Thu, Nov 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 9:15 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is... more
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 9:15 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited. Ages birth - 24 months with a caregiver.

Thu, Nov 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 10:00 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is... more
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 10:00 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited. Ages 2 - 3 1/2 years with a caregiver.

Sat, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Celebrate Children's Book Week with beloved book character crafts, stories, and songs. Ages 3-6.

Sat, Nov 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room
View and trade Pokémon cards, do a craft, battle your librarian, or play a Pokémon Bingo game. Feel free to bring your cards! Ages 6-11

Sun, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room
An open playtime for children ages 2-5 with a caring adult. Siblings welcome! No registration required.

Mon, Nov 16, 10:00am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Some volcanoes erupt slowly and others are fast. Let's explore volcanoes by making some of our own pretend lava eruptions. Ages 4-6, up to Kindergarten.

Mon, Nov 16, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Technology Training Lab
Explore 3D design with Tinkercad! Learn the basics, start a project, and return to the Makerspace later to finish. No printing during the session.... more
Explore 3D design with Tinkercad! Learn the basics, start a project, and return to the Makerspace later to finish. No printing during the session. Recommended for grades 3-6.

Tue, Nov 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 9:15 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is... more
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 9:15 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited. Ages birth - 24 months with a caregiver.

Tue, Nov 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 10:00 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is... more
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 10:00 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited. Ages 2 - 3 1/2 years with a caregiver.

Tue, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room
Create and print your own design with the linocut (linoleum block) technique. Grades 6-12 with an accompanying adult.

Wed, Nov 18, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, and play! Siblings are welcome. Ages 3 1/2 - 5 with a caregiver.

Wed, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge
Who says you can't play with your food? Drop by the Teen Lounge after school for a snack-related activity on select Wednesdays each month. Enjoy the process... more
Who says you can't play with your food? Drop by the Teen Lounge after school for a snack-related activity on select Wednesdays each month. Enjoy the process then eat the results. Grades 5-12.

Cancelled
Wed, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Stop by Youth Services to sign up for a 10-minute reading time with a reading therapy dog. Sign up starts at 4:30 p.m. Recommended for Grades K-4.

Wed, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Thomas A. Fox Board Room
Library Board meetings fall under the "sunshine laws" of Ohio and are open to the public. Public guests are welcome at any regular Board meeting.

Thu, Nov 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 9:15 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is... more
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 9:15 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited. Ages birth - 24 months with a caregiver.

Thu, Nov 19, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 10:00 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is... more
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 10:00 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited. Ages 2 - 3 1/2 years with a caregiver.

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
This cross-generational program connects patients with Parkinson's with our community by sharing stories, songs and movement in this interactive storytime.... more
This cross-generational program connects patients with Parkinson's with our community by sharing stories, songs and movement in this interactive storytime. Families welcome.

Thu, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dover Room
Looking for a welcoming, inclusive program for your child to play and practice new skills, and hands-on tips and resources from an experienced Intervention... more
Looking for a welcoming, inclusive program for your child to play and practice new skills, and hands-on tips and resources from an experienced Intervention Specialist? Join us for Inclusive Playgroup!
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October 15-18, 2026 Annual Book Sale

You'll find fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, and more at the Friends' Annual Book Sale: October 15-18, 2026! Bid in the silent auction by October 18 to take home any of the special books displayed in the lobby.

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NEW! Educate Station provides quality educational content for homeschooling families and teachers, including a full curriculum presented as printable packets that simulate a full school year for kids in Pre-K through Fifth Grade.

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WPPL is proud to offer the Myrna Chelko Literacy Initiatives—Little Sprouts for children ages 4 and under and Reading Is Elementary for kids in grades K-4. Participating in these initiatives will help build the habits that foster lifelong learning—plus there are fabulous prizes!

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Request a Story Stack from Youth Services and we'll pick out books, magazines, videos and more for the subjects, ages and grade levels you select. In about a day, we'll contact you to pick up your stack at the drive-up window.

Downloads & Streaming for Kids
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TumbleBook Library
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TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. Have fun with reading in a whole new way!

There is more information, including a User's Guide and FAQ on TumbleBook Library's site.

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