All children's programs are free, and do not require a library card to participate!
Baby Beats - 10:30am Wednesdays June 20 - July 25
Rock out with your baby or toddler at this playful, bouncy, cuddly story time.
Rock of Pages - 10:30am Fridays June 22 - July 27
Share rockin' picture books, songs, and crafts with your whole family at this story time!
Family Sock Hop - 3pm Wednesday, June 27
Dance the afternoon away!
Instrument Petting Zoo - 3pm Wednesday, July 11
Learn about different musical instruments from local musicians.
Geology Rocks - 3pm Wednesday, July 18
Explore a variety of rocks and gemstones and learn to pan for gold!
Make & Shake - 3pm Wednesday, July 25
Make different kinds of percussion instruments to take home!
Grand Finale Picnic - 6pm Tuesday, July 31
Enjoy free hot dogs and snow cones on the library lawn and dance with the band Micah and Me!
Fun Hours
Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to noon
Children 6 and younger with an adult are invited to drop in for these unstructured play dates in a learning-rich pre-literacy environment. Board books, foam blocks, sensory play and more! No registration required.
The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge encourages you to read 1,000 books to your infant, toddler, or preschooler before their first day of kindergarten. 1000 books? That's too much! We hear you! You can do it! Start with one book - any book! Favorite books can be repeated. Books read to your child by other family members and friends, at daycare or playtime, and at library storytime all count.
To help keep up the momentum and stay motivated along the way, Longview Library will provide tips, targeted book recommendations, fun incentives, plus a free book and book bag, stickers, recognition on the Reading Tree, and after you reach 1000 books, a backpack with supplies for your little one's first day of school. Use the Beanstack link to sign up anytime and start logging books on September 20.
