Programs & Activities for Kids
All events are free to attend.
Make It! Junior
Ages 5 & up
March 3 | April 7 | May 5
Get crafty with our popular grab & go craft kits for school-age kids. A new project is introduced at the beginning of each month.
Kits are available while supplies last. No registration required; just pick up.
Summer Reading Kickoff Party
All Ages
Friday, May 30
4:00-7:00 PM
Celebrate the start of the annual Summer Reading Program with a huge party on the library lawn! Join us for games, face painting, and a special performance from the Wildlife in Need Center (WINC) at 6 PM. Food will be available for purchase from food trucks, and the Friends of the Library will be selling ice cream for dessert.
All ages are welcome! No registration required.
Summer Reading Adventures- Color Our World
Birth-Grade 6 
May 30-August 9
Join the “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program for kids, teens, and adults! All ages are invited to read for prizes from May 30-August 9.
Starting May 30, sign up and begin tracking your progress on the Beanstack Tracker app or Beanstack online. Prefer tracking your reading on paper? Ask a librarian for a paper log.
Toddler Time
Ages 0-4
Tuesdays
10:30-11:30 AM
Mondays
June 16, July 7 & 21
12:30-2:00 PM
Free play on Tuesdays made just for younger friends. This program runs every Tuesday, even when Storytime is on break, so stop in and play!
When the weather is nice, Toddler Time will be held on the Library front lawn!
Join us on select Monday afternoons during our 5 and up summer performers while older friends and siblings are enjoying the show!
No registration; just drop in.
Family Storytime
Ages 0-4
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
June 10-July 24
(No storytime July 1-3)
10:00 AM
Traditional weekday storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, movement, and more. The same storytime is repeated throughout the week, so choose your favorite day to attend.
No registration; just drop in.
Nightlight Storytime
Ages 0-4 
Select Mondays
May 5 | June 2 | July 7 | August 4
6:00 PM
Our traditional storytime now presented in the evening. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, songs, and more with a mellower vibe made to help get little ones sleepy. While nightlight storytime is designed with ages 0-4 in mind, the whole family is welcome to attend.
No registration; just drop in.
LEGO Club
Ages 5 & up 
Select Wednesdays
May 14 | June 11 | July 9 | August 13
6:00 PM
Join other LEGO enthusiasts and build with the library LEGOS! Builds will be on display in the library after each LEGO club. Younger siblings are invited to play with LEGO DUPLOS during LEGO club.
Please note: Due to summer reading displays, LEGO creations will not be able to be displayed during the summer months after LEGO club.
No registration; just drop in.
Advanced Adventurers
Grades 3 & up
Select Mondays
June 23 | July 28 | August 18
5:00-6:30 PM
Drop in and have fun with STEAM projects! Advanced Adventurers is prepared to have fun with an exciting array of science-y and artsy activities made for kids in 3rd grade or older as of fall 2025.
Summer projects:
June 23: Chihuly Sculptures
July 28: Twig Ornaments
August 18: Beaded Windchimes
No registration; just drop in.
Early Explorers
Grades 1 & 2
Select Mondays
June 16 | July 14 | August 11
5:00-6:30 PM
Drop in anytime on the dates below and have fun with STEAM projects. These projects are planned with younger creators in mind and are the perfect level for those in 1st and 2nd grades.
Summer Projects:
June 16: Bug Hotels
July 14: Colorful Sculptures
August 11: Flying Balloon Toys
No registration; just drop in.
Open Lab
Grades 1 & up 
Select Thursdays
June 12 & 26 | July 10 & 24 | August 7
1:00-3:00 PM
Drop in free time in KidsLab. Complete an activity that was previously offered during Advanced Adventurers or Early Explorers or work with other fun things in KidsLab.
No registration; just drop in.
Sew XO
Grades 3–12
Select Thursdays
4:30 PM
Registration begins May 28
Do you love sewing? Join our small-group classes to learn sewing machine basics and how to make simple, beautiful items with it.
Sew With Me is adult and child sewing classes.
Summer Sessions:
June 5: Freeze Pop Koozies (register here)
June 19: Sew With Me: Freeze Pop Koozies (register here)
July 17: Nine Patch Tote Bag (register here)
July 31: Sew With Me: Nine Patch Tote Bag (register here)
Registration required and opens May 28. Follow the links above or call the youth services desk at (262)246-5182 to register. Space is limited.
Make It! Junior
Ages 5 & up
Get crafty with our popular grab & go craft kits for school-age kids. A new project is introduced every two weeks this summer.
June 2: Rainbow Fish
June 16: Colorburst Headbands
June 30: Rainbow Loop Pals
July 14: Rainbow Coaster Rugs
July 28: Origami Stars
Kits are available while supplies last. No registration required; just pick up.
American Girl Tea Party
Ages 6-12 (+ a grown up) 
Wednesday, June 25
3:00 PM
Registration begins May 28
Join us for a Tea Party! This fun-filled afternoon will have crafts to make stuff for you and your doll as well as a fun tea party with lemonade and sweet treats! American Girl dolls are invited to join, but having one is not required to attend. Any doll or stuffie is welcome.
An adult (ages 16 +) must attend this event with the registered attendee. One adult may attend with multiple children. Please note we only have enough supplies for registered attendees. Unregistered attendees (friends, siblings, etc.) will not be able to participate.
Registration is required and begins May 28. Registration will be available our calendar.
Pokémon Club
Ages 6-12 (+ a grown up) 
Wednesday, July 23
3:00 PM
Registration begins June 30
Do you have what it takes to be a Pokémon trainer? Join us for an action packed afternoon at Pokémon Club that will be full of crafts, games, Pokémon Battles and even more to make you the best trainer ever!
An adult (ages 16 +) must attend this event with the registered attendee. One adult may attend with multiple children. Please note we only have enough supplies for registered attendees. Unregistered attendees (friends, siblings, etc.) will not be able to participate.
Registration is required and begins June 30. Registration will be available our calendar.
Reading on the Roof
Ages 6-10 
Select Wednesdays
3:30 PM
Hear the first few chapters of an unforgettable book then take home your own copy of the book to keep. Books will be limited to one book per family. This program will be held on the Civic Center patio roof, accessible from the second floor. During inclement weather it will be held in the Civic Center board room also on the second floor.
June 11 – The Eyes and the Impossible by David Eggers
July 9 – Megabat by Anna Humphrey
August 13 – The Lemonade War by Jaqueline Davies
No registration; just drop in.
5 and Up Performer Series
Ages 5 and Up
Select Mondays
1:00 PM
June 16 – Science Heroes
July 7 – J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue
July 21 – Magician Zack Percell
No registration required for performers; free tickets can be picked up at the Youth Services desk starting at 12:30 PM on performance days.
*No adults or children under 5 will be able to attend performers due to room capacity
Storybook Theater
Ages 7-12 
Fridays June 13-25
(no session July 4)
2:00 PM
Registration begins May 19
Do you have a budding theater lover? Then get ready to groove! Your child can step into the spotlight with our six-part Storybook Theater program. Kids will dive into the world of acting, unleash their creativity with costume-making, and design groovy sets, all inspired by the beloved book Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses. Join us during our final class (July 25) for a performance so our hardworking kids can show off their skills!
This program is a session of classes that will feature different aspects of being part of the theater and performing. Regular attendance will be expected of all registrants.
Registration is required and begins May 19. This is a series session and signing up will register you for all sessions. Registration will be available on our calendar.
Tie Dye Party
All Ages
Saturday, August 2
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
All are welcome at our annual tie dye party on the library front lawn! Bring your own items to dye and we provide the rest.
Kids ages 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
Dance Party! Taylor’s Version
Grades 3-12
Friday, August 8
2:00 PM
Bring your friends and come hang out at the library to enjoy snacks, crafts and more inspired by Taylor and her music!
No registration required
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Ages 0-Kindergarten
Self-paced
Ongoing
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a reading incentive program for the youngest readers/listeners, beginning at birth. The tracking program Beanstack, available both on your computer or as an app, offers an online framework that allows books to be counted and milestones to be marked with digital badges as well as stickers and other tokens picked up at the library.
Registration for this program is available on Beanstack! Sign up whenever you are ready to begin.
Please note: For the protection of children using the library, the Pauline Haass Public Library Child Safety Policy states:
Pauline Haass Public Library is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for children and families. Library staff have many duties to perform in order to serve the public. For this reason, the staff cannot monitor the behavior or whereabouts of each patron, including children, or take over parental responsibilities.
Children age five and under must be accompanied by, and within view of, an adult or caregiver at all times and in all areas of the building including the Children’s Area and the restrooms.
Please feel free to refer to our complete Child Safety Policy.