Children’s Room

Fall 2024 Children’s Programs

Advanced registration is required for most programs and begins two weeks before the program date unless otherwise noted.

ALL registration will now take place on our online calendar, LibCal.
Individual events are linked below.

Registration closes 2 hours before program start time. Please cancel your registration on LibCal if you cannot attend a registered program. 
Attendees will be admitted to the program only if arrival is within 10 minutes of start time.*

Craft Specials

Wiggle & Giggle
with Explorers Playgroup

Ages 0 to 5
Tuesdays at 10:00 AM
September 10, October 8
Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
November 13, December 11

Join Miss Bee for music and movement! Separate registration is required for each session.

Storytime Meditation nd Music

Craft Specials

Ages 5 to 9 yrs
Wednesdays at 4:00 PM

September 11: Back to School Keychain, September 25: Hispanic Heritage
October 9: Pumpkin Decorating, October 23: Haunted House,
November 6: Kirigami Autumn Scene, November 20: Edible Thanksgiving,
December 4: Pet Rocks, December 18: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive…

Separate registration is required and begins one week before the program date.

Storytime Meditation nd Music

Scavenger Hunts in the Children’s Room

Week of September 16: Hispanic Heritage
Week of October 21:
Halloween
Week of November 18: Dinovember
Week of December 16: Hibernating Animals

No registration. All ages welcome. Collect your “I Spy” checklists at the Children’s Desk. 

Scavenger Hunts

Drop-in Play Group

Ages 0 to 3 yrs
Tuesdays at 10:00 to 11:00 AM
September 17 to November 19
*No class October 8 or November 5*

Caregivers can socialize with other families while children play with toys. No registration.

Preschool Drive-in Movie

Preschool Drive-In

Ages 3 to 5 yrs
Wednesday, September 18 at 4:00 PM

Decorate your own cardboard car and watch a short movie. Registration is required.

Winter Storytime

Storytime

Ages 0 to 5 yrs
Fridays at 10:00 to 10:30 AM
September 20 to November 22

Miss Michelle will present stories and songs. One time registration is required.

Nintendo Switch Club

Nintendo Switch Club

Ages 5 to 11 yrs
Fridays at 3:30 to 4:30 PM
September 20, October 18, November 8, December 20

Drop in and play the library’s console. No registration required.

Graphic Novel Book Club

Graphic Novel Book Club

Ages 8 to 11 yrs
Mondays at 4:00 PM

September 23: Sweet Valley Twins: Best Friends
October 21: Secrets of Camp Whatever
November 18: 5 Worlds: Sand Warrior
December 16: TBD

Registration required. Stop by the Children’s Room to pick up your copy of the book to read before the program.

Drop-in Play Group

Music in Motion
with Every Little Thing Yoga

Ages 1 to 5 yrs
Thursdays at 10:30 AM
September 26, October 24, November 21

Miss Shelley is back for more music and fun. Separate registration is required for each session.

Wiggle and Giggle Explorers Playgroup

Toddler Process Art

Ages 2 to 3 yrs
Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
October 9, October 16, October 23, October 30

Practice school readiness skills with Ms. Susan. Registration is required and is limited to two sessions.

Toddler Process Art

Fizz, Bang, BOOM!

Ages 5 to 11 yrs
Wednesday, October 16 at 4:00 PM

Registration is required. Participate in BIG hands-on experiments at this larger than life science show with Conrad Colon.

Black History Month Drum Circle

Candy Sushi

Ages 7 to 11 yrs
Wednesday, October 30 at 4:00 PM

Registration is required. Make candy “sushi” using Swedish Fish, Rice Crispies and more!

Wiggle and Giggle Explorers Playgroup

Haunted Hallway

Thursday, October 31
3:00 to 8:00 PM

Stop by the library in costume and get a sweet treat. No registration.

Toddler Process Art

Minute to Win It

Ages 7 to 11 yrs
Thursday, November 7 at 3:00 PM

Registration is required. Compete in different challenges to see who is the fastest!

Black History Month Drum Circle

Canvas Painting

Ages 7 to 11 yrs
Tuesday, November 19 at 4:00 PM

Registration is required. A guided canvas painting session with The Spotted Canvas.

Wiggle and Giggle Explorers Playgroup

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Ages 4 and up
Thursday, December 5 at 6:00 PM

Bring a stuffed toy to the library and see what adventures they have. Registration is required.

Toddler Process Art

Winter Fun & Fitness

Ages 5 to 11 yrs
Tuesday, December 10 at 4:00 PM

Registration is required. Compete in fun challenges with Housel Fun & Fitness.

Online Read-alouds and eBooks

Audiobooks and Ebooks are
available on the Libby app

LibCal

Englewood Public Library Photo/Video Disclaimer

Attendance at Englewood Public Library programs, events or public spaces constitutes consent to be photographed for use in print and/or electronic publicity for the Englewood Public Library. Photos, images, and videos submitted by users for online contests may also be used by the Library for promotional purposes. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian.

If you do not want us to use a photo or video of you or your child, please tell the Library staff member coordinating the event PRIOR to the program.