Programs for Kids

Browse our full range of programs for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, school age kids, and teens. Join in the fun!

A selection of sensory items is available during Library programs for participants who have sensory needs. The items can help minimize discomfort that may be experienced due to bright light, loud noises, or other stimulations. Items are available by request during programs to accommodate a variety of needs and are available to both adults and children.

Storytime for Babies & Toddlers

Storytime at Michigan Road Storytime at Michigan Road Michigan Road Branch

Preschoolers, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited for stories, fingerplays, crafts and activities. No registration is required.

Storytime at Glendale - Babies Storytime at Glendale - Babies Glendale Branch

Babies up to 24 months and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Each session is followed by playtime with special toys designed just for babies.

Storytime at Franklin Road - Babies Storytime at Franklin Road - Babies Franklin Road Branch

Babies from birth to 18 months are invited for stories, lap bounces, songs, and other early literacy activities!

Storytime for Preschoolers

Storytime at Michigan Road Storytime at Michigan Road Michigan Road Branch

Preschoolers, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited for stories, fingerplays, crafts and activities. No registration is required.

Bilingual Storytime at Pike - Spanish / Hora del cuento bilingüe - en español Bilingual Storytime at Pike - Spanish / Hora del cuento bilingüe - en español Pike Branch

Young children will enjoy books, songs, and games in this bilingual storytime in English and Spanish! / ¡Los niños pequeños disfrutarán de libros, canciones y juegos en esta hora de cuentos bilingüe en inglés y español!

Storytime at Southport - Preschool Storytime at Southport - Preschool Southport Branch

Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 and an adult are invited for an active class featuring stories, songs and rhymes that focus on early literacy skills and school preparedness.

Arts & Crafts Programs for School Age Kids

Playwriting Workshop for Kids Playwriting Workshop for Kids Lawrence Branch

Become a storyteller! Through games and creative exercises, kids will create their own short play. Perfect for budding writers, performers, and anyone who loves to tell stories.

Playwriting Workshop for Kids Playwriting Workshop for Kids Beech Grove Branch

Become a storyteller! Through games and creative exercises, kids will create their own short play. Perfect for budding writers, performers, and anyone who loves to tell stories.

Children's Craft Club Children's Craft Club Wayne Branch

Explore creativity with the use of soft cotton balls to create textured art! Due to scheduling, Wayne's craft club will only be held once a month in January. Young children may require assistance from caretakers. Registration required!

Gaming Programs for School Age Kids

Family Game Night at Haughville Family Game Night at Haughville Haughville 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.

Family Game Night Family Game Night Central Library

Kids, teens, and families are invited to stop by the Kid Central on the 3rd floor for Family Game Night! We have lots of board, card, and dice games to explore, along with giant-sized chess, checkers, Jenga, and Connect 4.

Block Party!at Fort Ben Block Party!at Fort Ben Fort Ben Branch

Kids of all ages are welcome to come play with a variety of blocks and building materials! Let your imagination guide you as you explore with Legos, Magna-Tiles, Duplos, and more!

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. Learn more about our StoryWalks and where they are located.