Programs & Activities for Kids

All events are free to attend.

 

Toddler Time

Ages 0-4
Tuesdays
10:30-11:30 AM

Get winter wiggles out with 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!

No registration; just drop in. 

 

 

 

Baby Playtime

0-12 months + caregiver
Thursdays
2:30-3:30 PM

Have you enjoyed our Baby Storytimes this fall and the playtime afterwards? Drop in on Thursdays this winter for Baby playtime! Toys and activities for this age group will be out for littles to explore. This is a perfect way to get those wiggles out. Baby Storytime will begin again in March.

 

 

 

Family Storytime

Ages 0-4
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
January 21-April 10
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
January 6 | February 3 | March 3 | April 7 | May 5
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.  

 

 

 

Baby Storytime

0-12 months + caregiver
2:30 PM
Session one: Thursdays, March 6, 13, & 20 
Session two: Thursdays, April 3, 10, & 17
Session three: Thursdays, May 1, 8, & 15 

Special small group storytimes designed just for ages 0-12 months and their caregiver! These storytimes feature books, songs, and movement made for little ones learning about the world around them. Because of the nature of the baby storytime and the movements involved, we do request that the ratio is one baby to one caregiver. Each session of baby storytime will repeat the same three storytimes. 

Registration for Baby Storytime is appreciated, but drop-ins are welcome. Because of the small group setting of this storytime, registered patrons will be guaranteed seats. If there is still availability at the start of storytime, other baby and caregiver duos may join.

Register for Session One (March 6, 13, & 20)

Register for Session Two (April 3, 10, & 17)

Register for Session Three (May 1, 8, & 15)

 

 

 

LEGO Club

Ages 5 & up
Select Wednesdays
January 8 | February 12 | March 12 | April 9 | May 14
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.

No registration; just drop in. 

 

 

 

IditaRead

Grades 1-6 
January 13-February 21

Race onto the Beanstack app to track your progress in our winter reading challenge! Mushers will be reading along the IditaRead trail, reaching checkpoints along the way and completing 27 hours of reading to get past the finish line. Don’t forget to stop by the library and decorate your paper sled dog to run on the giant library IditaRead map.

Every musher who finishes their 27 hours of reading wins a prize. Each finisher can also enter to win an IditaRead grand prize. Think you have what it takes to be the biggest reader? Keep logging past the 27 hour finishing mark for a chance to be the musher who reads the most and win a prize.

Register for this program on Beanstack. Login to your account (same one for summer reading) or create an account to register.

 

 

 

IditaRead Puppies

Ages 0-5K
January 13-February 21

IditaRead puppies will be racing along a shortened version of the IditaRead trail, reaching checkpoints along the way. Puppies will need to complete 13 hours of reading to get past the finish line. See our handy guide on how to use the Beanstack app for this program. Don’t forget to stop by the library and decorate your paper puppy to run on the library IditaRead Puppies map.

Every puppy who finishes their 13 hours of reading wins a prize. Each finisher can also enter to win an IditaRead Puppies grand prize.

Register for this program on Beanstack. Login to your account (same one for summer reading) or create an account to register.

 

 

 

Harry Potter Book Night

All Ages
Friday, February 7
6:00-7:30 PM

Magic is back and bigger than ever for another fun-filled Harry Potter Book Night! Witches and wizards (and muggles, too!) of all ages are invited to visit the library and partake in wand making, complete the Triwizard maze, mix up some potions, and so much more during this magical night! Costumes are always welcome at Harry Potter Book Night.

Note: Harry Potter book night is held after the library is closed. No library services will be available during this program.

 

No registration required; just drop in.

 

 

 

Advanced Adventurers

Grades 3 & up
Select Mondays
February 17 | March 17 | April 21
4:30-6:00 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. 

No registration; just drop in. 

 

 

 

Early Explorers

Grades 1 & 2
Select Mondays
February 24 | March 24 | April 28
4:30-6:00 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.

No registration; just drop in. 

 

 

 

Sew XO

Grades 3–12
Select Thursdays
4:30 PM
Registration begins January 6

Do you love sewing? Join our small-group classes for tweens and teens to learn sewing machine basics and how to make simple, beautiful items with it.  

February 13: Meet the Sewing Machine (register here

February 27 & March 6: Meet the Sewing Machine: Part 2 (register for February 27 | register for March 6)

March 20: Sew with Me: Adult and Child Sewing Class (register here)

April 3 & 17: Spring Garland (register for April 3 | register for April 17)

Registration required and opens January 6. 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
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.

 

 

 

Youth Art Month & Reception

Month of March
Art Reception: Tuesday, March 4 4:00-6:00 PM

Visit the library during the month of March to view the art on display from the talented students in the Hamilton School District. Art will be on display from all the schools in the school district, in a variety of mediums. Join us during our annual art reception for a chance to meet the art teachers and artists!

 

 

 

Bluey Bash!

All Ages
Saturday, April 5
11:30-1:00 PM
Registration begins March 10

Join us for a party celebrating our favorite Heeler family! Play keepy uppy, make a magic asparagus, and so much more!

While this program is open to all ages, crafts available are appropriate for ages 4+.

Registration is required. Register here beginning March 10.

 

 

 

Bunny Scavenger Hunt

All Ages
April 11-19

Bunnies have escaped in the library! Stop by the library and use clues to find hidden paper bunnies in and around the library. Each person who finishes the bunny scavenger hunt may enter their name to win a grand prize. Clues will be available at the children’s desk starting Friday, April 11.

No registration required; just drop in.

 

 

 

Tiny Art Show

All Ages
March 10: Registration opens
April 14-May 16: Artwork on display

The third annual Tiny Art Show is a month-long community art project. The twist? All art must be tiny! All ages are invited to participate.

 

 

 

Dance, Dance baby!

Caregivers & babies
April 23
2:00 PM

Join Miss Emily as she uses her years of experience as a dancer and dance teacher to walk you through simple dance moves to fun music to dance, move, and groove while wearing your baby! This class is made for parents and caregivers who want to get out and move their body while also having their baby close.

No registration; just drop in.

 

 

 

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

All Ages
Drop off: Wednesday, April 23 4:00-6:00 PM
Pick up: Thursday, April 24 

Ever wonder what mischief a group of stuffed animals can get up to in the library? Sign your stuffed animal up for the library sleepover and find out! Bring your animal to the library any time during drop off time and complete a fun craft together, then read a book and tuck them in. Starting at 6:00 pm watch the library Facebook page for updates on the animals’ antics. Pick up your stuffie the next day and hear all about their fun night.

 

Registration is required. Register here beginning March 31.

 

 

 

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.

Read more about 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten and Early Literacy.

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.