Children's Services
Welcome to the Children's Room where young people will experience a sense of joy and wonder by exploring the world through their library. The Children's Room and librarians provide a positive experience by maintaining a wide range of materials for young patrons to check out and presenting quality story times, clubs, and other special programs for children.
June and July Children's Programs
Story Time
All ages
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11:00 a.m.
Join us for 30 - 40 minutes of stories, songs, and usually a craft.
Monday at the Movies
*All Ages
Mondays at 1:00 p.m
Join us for a movie and popcorn *Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult or an
older sibling.
"Catch the Reading Bug" is our summer reading program theme. Registration begins June 2, 2008 and goes until July 26, 2008. Turn in your summer reading log by July 26 to receive your ticket to our reading program celebration carnival at the library on July 29th.
June 1-7 : Worms
Author Visit Tuesday, June 3rd 1-2:00 p.m.
Meet Pocatello author Ava Lynn Fuger. She will share her book "Grandma's Wonderful Rock". We will have activities and a snack.
June 8-14 Bug of the Week: Ladybug
Polly Ester the Clown Tuesday, June 10th 1-2:00 p.m.
Make Father's Day cards Wednesday, June 11th 1-2:00 p.m.
Family Living Fun Day Saturday, June 14th 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Ross Park
June 15-21 Bug of the Week: Ant
Teddy Bear Picnic Wed., June 18th 1:00 p.m. Bring your lunch for story time, and we will provide the drink and dessert.
June 22-28 Bug of the Week: Flies and Dragonflies
Presto the Magician Monday, June 23rd 1-2 p.m.
Pocatello Zoo animals coming to the library Thursday, June 26th 2-3 p.m.
June 29-July5 Bug of the Week: Bee
Bee Party Monday, June 30th 1-2 p.m.
Insects from McKee's Thursday, July 3 1-2 p.m.
July 6-12 Bug of the Week: Spider
Project Wings Tuesday, July 8 11:00 a.m.-12:00
Fairy Party Thursday, July 10 1-2 p.m.
July 13-19 Bug of the Week: Crickets and Grasshoppers
Outside Fun Tuesday, July 15 1-2 p.m. Digging for bugs, drawing with sidewalk chalk, bubbles and a snack.
Louie the Lightning Bug Wednesday, July 16 1-2 p.m.
July 20-26 Bug of the Week: Butterfly
Beekeeper Program Tuesday, July 22 1-1:30 p.m.
Butterfly Activities Wednesday, July 23 1-2 p.m.
Programs are designed for children ages 5 and up. We'll have a toddler tunnel, infant toys, and a coloring activity for children under 5 years old in the Children's Room during the programs.
Summer Reading Celebration Carnival at the Portneuf District Library Tuesday, July 29 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Remember your carnival ticket!
Here are some insect websites you might enjoy. Please check these sites to make sure they are appropriate for your audience before using.
Family Fun Bug Crafts: http://familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafats/season/specialfeature/craftgroups
DLTK's Bug Activities: http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/insects/index.htm
Coloring pages: http://www.first-scholl.ws/theme/animals/cpinsects.htm
National Geographic Bug Videos online: http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/kids/animals-pets-kids/bugs-kids/spider-daddylonglegs-kids.html
Childfun Creepy Crawlie Activities: http://www.childfun.com/modules.php?/name=News&file=article&sid=100
Bug Jokes: http:www.chevroncars.com/learn/fun-games/bug-jokes
Insect Jokes: http://www.bio.georgiasouthern.edu/Bio-home?Irby/insectjokes02.html
Cool Bug Stuff: http://www.coolbugstuff.com
AtoZ Kid Stuff Bug Pages: http://www.atozkidsstuff.com/bugs3.html
Insectopedia.com: http://insectopedia.com
Magic School Bus Monster Bugs Game: htttp://www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/games/bugs/index.htm
Cool Bug Photos: http://photo.net/photos.siwanwicz
Yuckiest site on internet: http://yucky.discovery.com/flash
Make sure you check out the Tumblebook Library on our homepage for some great online books you can read with your child at home. There are also many more Spanish Tumblebook books.
Any questions? Call Kelly at 237-2192.
