GPL Kids Programs
Children’s Programs
Baby & Me Lapsit
Join Miss Tina for songs, rhymes and play that introduce little ones to new words, listening and motor skills, and socialization.
Every Friday at 10:30 am in the GPL auditorium.
Little Wonders
Join Laura as we talk, read, write, sing, and play our way into learning. This program focuses on 2-4 year old learners.
Every Wednesday at 10:30 am in the GPL storyhour room.
Cuentos
¡Una hora de cuentos donde leemos, cantamos y jugamos todo en español!
Cada dos miércoles a las 4 de la tarde en el rincón de cuentos en la biblioteca.
Saturday Playdate
An open playtime for children age 2-5. Join us for free play with other kids. Enjoy playing with new toys that are not always available.
One Saturday a month from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, in the storyhour room.
Little Explorers
A storytime + craft/activity program, targeted at developing kindergarten readiness skills. Open to 4 & 5 year olds along with a parent or guardian. Sign up required.
Sign up for one three week session a month at 4:00 pm in the GPL storyhour room.
Artful Friday
An art program for 4th-6th graders, trying out new projects each meeting. Sign up required.
Second & Fourth Friday every month at 4:00 pm.
CuTieS
Kindergarten & 1st Grade Book Club
Our book club for our pre-readers, or new readers to develop literacy skills. We’ll read stories and have a craft to follow.
Sign up for one three week session at a time. This club will happen every other month.
The Bookmark Bunch
2nd Grade Book Club
Focused on strengthening & building confidence in independent reading skills. We’ll tackle beginning chapter books together, with a craft or activity to follow.
Sign up for one session at a time. This club will happen every other month.
Services & Resources
Children’s Program Calendar
Catch all the Kid’s programming this month by checking out our calendar.
New calendar every month with all the regular and the special programs. Available in both English and Spanish.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Start reading today to develop early literacy skills!
Try out our self-paced program with reading tips and information on why reading is so important.
Booklists
Need help with what to read next?
Check out these booklists, which offer suggested reads based on a variety of reading levels, subjects, & authors.
Grab Bag Book Packs
Request a Grab Bag, and let us pick for you!
Not sure where to start with picking out books? Don’t have time to browse? Request a Grab Bag from the Library and we will curate a selection of 10 books for you!
GPL Kids on Goodreads
Interested in what the Children’s Librarians are reading?
Check out our Goodreads page to see some of our favorites, and get an idea of what you should read next.
About the Children’s Department at GPL
The Children’s Services Department offers reference services, reader’s advisory, and special programs utilizing the children’s literature collection located on the lower level.
We offer a variety of weekly programs, including Baby & Me, Storytime, & Cuentos en Español. After-school and evening programs are offered periodically, as well as an annual Winter Reading Program, and the Summer Reading Program for all children through 6th grade. Additionally, we have book clubs for K-6th grade running throughout the year.
Tours featuring an introduction to the library, stories, and talks concerning book care are offered upon request, as well as outreach programs to area schools, daycares, and youth groups. Please call ahead of any visit by a large group, so library staff can more easily accommodate your needs.