Children Collections and Programming
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Welcome to the Children's Room on the Ground Floor of the Library. There are many fun, interactive activity stations for children alongside the collections.
Here you will find all of the Children's materials including:
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Check out the programs below designed to educate and entertain children.
Upcoming Programs
Adventures in Origami
Grades 2-5 come learn how to make different origami shapes, critters, animals and so much more on Monday, April 3 at 10am! Origami can help children develop critical thinking skills. It is a great way to increase spatial visualization and comprehension abilities in kids. 
Science with Peeps
Come explore the many different science experiments that can take place with Peeps on Wednesday, April 5 at 11am. 
Family Game Time
Join us on Thursday, April 6 at 2pm, we will provide a variety of board/card games and popcorn, you provide the fun! Bring a family member or two and share part of your afternoon with us. |
Young Knitters Club
Children ages 8-12 join us on Tuesday, April 4 at 11am to learn beginning knitting skills. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required. 
Movie & Lunch
Come have pizza, popcorn and refreshments on Thursday, April 6, at 11am while we watch Hotel Transylvania: Transformania. Parents are required to stay with their children during the event. Feel free to bring pillows or blankets. 
One Book, OWWL Kids
Come enjoy the story Free To Be Elephant Me by Giles Andreae. Each family will receive a copy of the book to keep. We will make finger print glass magnets and other crafts |
Don't forget to go to our Events Calendar to register for all programs.
Ongoing Programs
Discovery STEAM
Grades K-5 are invited to come and explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) with experiments, art, building, and more. Grades K-2 meet every other Wednesday at 4pm and Grades 3-5 meet every other Thursday at 5:30pm. Registration is required. |
Girls Who Code
Learn to Code and Change the World! This program teaches beginning coding and is for those in grades 3-5. New members meet every other Wednesday at 4pm and current members meet every other Thursday at 5:30pm. Snacks will be provided. Registration is required. |
Messy Story Hour Messy Story Hour includes stories, songs, and finger plays followed by a sensory based activity. All ages welcomed but geared towards toddlers and preschoolers. This program meets on Mondays at 10am. Registration is required. 
Beanstack Reading Challenges
Beanstack is a web and mobile app used to track independent reading time, and help build a culture of reading in school and at home. Click the image for more information and to start the current challenge. |
Little Picasso 1 & 2
Preschoolers through 1st grade join us on Fridays at 11am or 5pm for an art based story followed by a corresponding art activity. All art activities will feature either process or product art using a variety of materials, tools and painting techniques. Registration is appreciated. 
Pre-School Skills Lab
Meeting on Thursdays at 1pm, ages 3-4 will be provided with a variety of stations that will enhance their fine motor and gross motor skills. Children will explore colors, patterns, letters and numbers in fun and exciting ways. Registration is appreciated. |
Messy Story Hour - (Spanish & English)
This is a dual language program that meets on Wednesdays at 11am. The stories and songs will be in Spanish and English followed by a sensory based activity. All ages welcomed but geared towards toddlers and preschoolers. Play clothes are advised. Registration is appreciated.
Este es un evento bilingue, las historias y las canciones estaran en español e ingles. Incluye cuentos, canciones, y juegos con los dedos seguidos de una actividad sensorial. Todas las edades son bienvenidas pero estan dirigidas a niños pequeños y preescolares. Se recomienda ropa de juego.
This is a dual language program that meets on Wednesdays at 11am. The stories and songs will be in Spanish and English followed by a sensory based activity. All ages welcomed but geared towards toddlers and preschoolers. Play clothes are advised. Registration is appreciated.
Este es un evento bilingue, las historias y las canciones estaran en español e ingles. Incluye cuentos, canciones, y juegos con los dedos seguidos de una actividad sensorial. Todas las edades son bienvenidas pero estan dirigidas a niños pequeños y preescolares. Se recomienda ropa de juego.
Suggest a Purchase
The Children's Room always welcomes support from the community. Fill out our Suggest a Purchase form if you would like to recommend an item for the collection.
Alternatively, if you purchase an item for the library's collection, once it is ordered and processed, you may be the first to check it out!
Visit our How To Donate page for more information.
Contact our children's desk with any questions or concerns at 315-789-5303 ext. 110.
The Children's Room always welcomes support from the community. Fill out our Suggest a Purchase form if you would like to recommend an item for the collection.
Alternatively, if you purchase an item for the library's collection, once it is ordered and processed, you may be the first to check it out!
Visit our How To Donate page for more information.
Contact our children's desk with any questions or concerns at 315-789-5303 ext. 110.
ABCmouse
Available for free when physically in the Geneva Library building. ABCmouse.com is the most comprehensive early learning curriculum available online. With more than 3,500 learning activities and 450 lessons for preschool up through early primary grades. Click on the image to explore. |
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