Programs & Events for Kids
Library staff design a full schedule of engaging, entertaining, and educational programs and events for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. Various events – including options for early literacy, STEAM, gaming, and crafts – are offered year-round.
1KB4K: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
1KB4K is a library initiative that promotes reading 1,000 books to preschoolers before they begin Kindergarten. It’s easy to do, and the child gets a free book every time they read and report 100 books. Register and track their reading progress online with Beanstack, or visit the Youth Services Department for additional information or to register in person. You can also view the 1KB4K brochure here.
100 Club
The 100 Club is a fun way for kids to build their reading habits year-round – while earning prizes! Kids in kindergarten through 8th grade can join the club and track their progress on Beanstack. There’s no time limit for completing the challenge, but the goal is to read 100 books! The structure is simple: log books in any category and earn a prize for each 10 books read. Each month, a prize winner will be drawn from active readers, and readers who finish all 10 badges will earn a 100 Club completion prize and get to pick a free book to keep. Learn more about signing up in Beanstack at fondulaclibrary.beanstack.org/reader365 or ask a librarian for help and get your young readers involved in this awesome reading challenge!
Anytime Activities, Toys, & Games
Even when there’s not a program scheduled, there’s always something fun to do at the library! Stop by the desk in the Youth Services Department to learn more about the library’s current Anytime Activities – crafts, games, or projects kids can do whenever they visit the library. Additionally, the library offers a wide selection of board games and card games, as well as a train table, Lego table, puzzles, and a puppet theater to play with during your visit.
Story Time in a Box for Back-to-School
Back to school time can mean new routines for the whole family. Sometimes we need help with those routines and that is where a Storytime in a Box kit can help! All of these kits include a few stories related to the theme, a flannel board, and fun games and activities!
Getting Dressed – Work on those self-dressing skills with shoe-tying practice, a sock matching game, and button/snap/zip toy. This kit also includes the super-fun Best Dressed Banana game!
Going to School – This kit helps separation anxiety about going back to school as well as establishing that morning routine.
ABCs – Lots of fun with letter games, puzzles and stories.
If going back to school means that you can not make it to our regular storytimes – there are many other topics that you can check out to make your own story times at home! Click here to view all of our Story Time in a Box Kits!
– Post by Julie Fonseca, Youth Services Assistant
Find Your Voice Writing Contest for Kids– Winners!
We’re excited to announce the winners of our Find Your Voice Writing Contest for kids!
A big congratulations to our winners! We had so many fantastic entries for this summer’s writing contest. It was hard to choose. Thank you to all of the talented authors who participated!
Ages 5-7
1st place: Kinley Smith
2nd place: Avery Clarkson
3rd place: Elena Lynn
Ages 8-10
1st place: Cali Rumpel
2nd place: Valerie Lynn
3rd place: Piper Cole
Ages 11-14
1st place: Harlow Sharum
2nd place: Clay Jordan
3rd place: Isabel Bone
Follow the links below to read our winning stories. There’s still time for teens and adults to participate in their writing contest!
The Summer Picnic by Kinley Smith
Daisy’s Lesson by Avery Clarkson
Even Circuses Are Hard Work by Valerie Lynn
Where Has Summer Gone by Piper Cole