Youth Programs
The McIntosh Memorial Library Children’s Department is a fun and safe place for children and families to gather and explore. Inside the Department we offer a Comfort Room, a Family Restroom, Program Room, and Play Area. All of the new children’s items are located just across from the Seating Area on the New Arrivals Wall. Please enjoy our growing collection of books, AV materials, magazines and Launchpad tablets. Special programming is offered for children of all ages. Please call Youth Services Director, Laci Sheldon, for more information about youth accessibility services.
Read to Win!
The Read to Win program is now open for children ages 0-17 to complete reading logs. Once the reading logs are completed, they can submit them to receive one gate pass to the Vernon County Fair, or, receive one ticket for a carnival ride. Time spent reading to younger children counts as well! Submit completed reading logs by Wednesday, September 13th at 8:00pm.
Youth Drawing Club
On Thursdays, September 7th – October 26th
from 3:45-4:45pm in the Library’s Conference Room
The Youth Drawing Club is an open-format club meeting for youth ages 9-12 to share their love of drawing with one another. This Club is youth-led with a adult-guidance. Supplies are provided, or, bring their own! On occasion, a local artist will drop-in to share their tips and inspiration. Registration is required. To register: call (608) 637-7151 x.6. Children may be dropped off for this class once registered and with parental sign-in and sign-out.
The Mexican Folk Art Workshop
Friday, September 1st from 11:00am – 12:00pm in the Library’s Program Room
People of all ages are invited to attend The Mexican Folk Art Workshop to create papel picado decorations for the 3rd Annual Dia de Muertos Celebration on Saturday, October 7th, 2023.
No experience necessary, volunteers of Dia de Muertos Celebration will be instructing this class! Supplies are provided, no cost to attendees, and no registration required.
Youth Clay Class
“Guacamaya of Mexico”

March with McIntosh Memorial Library
in the Harvest Parade!

Toddler Storytimes
Toddler Storytimes are every Wednesday from 10:30 – 11:00am.
The age group for Storytime is 0-5 years. Participants enjoy group stretches, rhymes, sing-a- longs, and stories read by Ms. Laci, Youth Services Director. Storytimes are 30-minutes long and are held in the Aviary Seating Area.
Thursday Toddler Play Groups
Hosted in collaboration with The Parenting Place
Every Thursday from 9:30 – 11:00am in the Library’s Aviary Seating Area and Program Room.
No registration is required. There is no cost to participate.
Youth ages 0-5, especially tailored to ages 0-3.
Parents, legal guardians, care providers, and older siblings are welcome!
Parent Educator, Amber Brantner, and Occupational Therapist, Taylor Nelson, of The Parenting Place in La Crosse (additional offices in Sparta and Tomah) lead a toddler-aged play group every Thursday from 9:30-11:00am.
Parents/care providers and their children, ages 0-5, are welcome to enjoy a morning of activities, a special Storytime, and snacks! Activities include free-play, clay molding, coloring, and much more! Older siblings are welcome, although the activities are especially tailored for children ages 0-3.
Library’s After School Program
To learn more about the Library’s After School Program, please locate the “After School Program” tab in the top Menu options.
Library Lenders 4-H Club
To learn more about the Library Lenders 4-H Club, please locate the “Library Lenders Program” tab in the top Menu options.