On the Same Page: Upcoming youth and family programs at Reedsburg Public Library

The week of Sept. 27 is filled with fun and educational programs for youth and families that run the gamut from Donut Day at Teen Time and After School Book Club, to a family PJ Storytime with beloved stuffed animals, to researching your family tree. All programs will be held in the library’s Community Room and masks are required for ages 5 and over. No registration is required.

The Teen Advisory Board will meet for their monthly Donut Day on Tuesday, Sept. 28, at 3:30 p.m. to eat doughnuts and give their input on upcoming Teen Time activities. Students in grades five to 12 are invited to this first Teen Advisory Board and all subsequent Teen Time events. Each week features activities and games specifically for teens (and by teens!) including art, science, video games and more. A snack will be provided!

PJ Storytime for Families at 6 p.m. on Tuesday is all about stuffed animals. Make sure to bring your favorite stuffed animal with you to hear bedtime stories told by Miss Jess! This once a month program offers a time for families with children of all ages to get cozy at the library as Miss Jess sings songs, reads books and more. Pajamas are encouraged!

Babygarten meets on Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 10 a.m. Babygarten sessions bring caregivers and babies together for 45 minutes of rhymes, songs, books and free-play. The primary focus is healthy development of infants ages 0-24 months, emphasizing language enrichment and pre-literacy skills. Siblings are welcome! The theme this fall is colors.

Reedsburg Public Library’s first monthly Homeschool Program of the year will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, and is appropriate for ages 5 and up. This month’s topic is Exploring Your Family History. Children of all ages can create their own family tree and family history book. Library staff will also demonstrate the use of library resources and genealogical databases for older students.

Preschool Storytime on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, at 10 a.m. continues the color theme inspired by the book “The Day the Crayons Quit” by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers. A different colored crayon or creativity-related theme will be highlighted each week with books, songs, crafts and more.

Throughout the week, children are encouraged to find the crayon(s) hiding in the children’s area to receive a specially made pin/button.

Finally, the weekly After School Book Club meets on Thursday, Sept. 30. The featured chapter book will have something to do with... doughnuts! This program, for those in 4K-4th grade, meets for an hour every Thursday that school is in session. Each week will feature reading and related activities such as games, music, movement, crafts and/or other activities as time permits! A snack will be provided.

For any questions about fall programming for youth and families call the library at 768-READ (7323) or email the library at info@reedsburglibrary.org.