Children's Events

Join us for the re-creation of an 1870’s county fair
with livestock judging, games, contests, special guests, and historic trade demonstrations. Fee charged

Enjoy stories about gardening and make some “dirt” that you can eat--look out for those worms! For preschoolers and their parents/caregivers.

Celebrate nature and the return of spring with stories and crafts--perfect for preschoolers and their parents/caregivers.
4/8 Birds
4/15 Bunnies
4/22 Butterflies and Flowers
4/29 Pond Animals

It’s never too early to read together! Enjoy rollicking rhymes, bright books, and merry music with your little one during this twenty-minute program for babies birth-24 months old and their parents/caregivers. Bring a pillow to sit on and get ready for some great cuddle time. Stay longer and enjoy baby play time and visit with other parents/caregivers, too!

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with fabulous story teller Bob Kann. Kids will delight in the fun of Dr. Seuss’ word play and learn inspirational tales about his life. How did he ever think to put an elephant in a tree or come up with the Cat in the Hat? You find out when Bob shares about our favorite doctor!

School-aged children (4K-grade 4) are invited to laugh along with tricksters and sillies as we share fun folktales and other great stories. Snacks and an activity will be included.

Our friends from The Learning Shop in Appleton will bring in lots of great crafts for you to make. Make something for that someone special in your life—just in time for Valentine’s Day! Great for school-aged kids! Preschoolers ages 3 and up are welcome with parental assistance.

The library has so much to offer for the whole family. Stop in to check out materials, get a library card for you and your child, enter to win a book bag, and enjoy special activities. It’s a great day to visit the library!

10:30-11:15 a.m.
Comedy Magic with Jeff McMullen
Get ready for lots of laughs as Jeff juggles things you never thought possible, makes things vanish at will and performs many other magical feats to tickle your funny bone. Free balloon animals for kids after the show!

11:30-12:30
Craft Time
Make and take a bookmark.

12:45-1:30
Book Bingo
Play Bingo using book characters boards and win prizes!

Tween Scene @ Kimberly Public Library

Just for kids in grades 3-8!
Tuesdays in February from 3:30PM to 4:15PM

Paper Airplane Contest
Tuesday, February 5
Show off your airplane making skills or learn how to make a new one. When you're finished, fly it. The furthest flight will win a special prize!

Chocolate < 3
Tuesday, February 12
Taste lots of chocolates, test your speed in the Hershey Kiss relay, and make a chocolate bowl for an ice cream sundae.

Duct Tape Wallets
Tuesday, February 19
The perfect place to keep your library card! We'll provide the tape, you provide the creativity!

Candy Sushi
Tuesday, February 26
Forget raw fish! We're using rice cereal treats and candy to make this snack.

MAKE-AND-TAKE VALENTINES
A DROP-IN CRAFT PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN

We’ll provide the art supplies; you supply the heartfelt wishes for Make-and-Take Valentines. This drop-in program, for school-age children, will be held on Saturday, February 2, between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. We’ll have everything the kids need to create handmade Valentines that will melt someone’s heart.

If you have any questions, call the youth desk at (920) 886-6335, check our website at neenahlibrary.org or email us at [email protected].

This free family program is made possible by the Friends of the Neenah Public Library and the Neenah Public Library Trust Fund.

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