Youth Programs

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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 disability services. (608) 637-7151 x.5.

Register online for youth programs: Click Here

As of January 8th, 2024, McIntosh Memorial Library offers online registration for youth, tween/teen, and adult programs!
Not all programs require registration. Those that do will explicitly say that “registration is required” in order to participate.
Click above to register up to 3 children from one household at the same time for any programs currently requiring registration.

Youth Drawing Club

Wednesdays, September 25th, October 2nd, 9th and 16th from 3:30 – 4:30 in the library Conference Room

Best for youth ages 9-12

McIntosh Memorial Library is offering a Youth Drawing Club! Drawing Materials Provided or Bring Your Own! Share techniques and inspiration in a child-led, adult-supervised environment. Participation is free! Registration is required.

Registration is required and can be completed online by clicking here.

 

Tuesdays/Thursdays: “Ukelele Lessons for Kids”

October 1st through the 29th from 4:30-5:30pm.
(No class on Thursday, October 17th.) Room

Best for ages 9-12

A series of 8 lessons with Jane Keeley and Greg Leighton on Tuesdays & Thursdays in the library Program Room

Ukuleles provided and available for check-out.

Registration is required and can be completed online by clicking here.

 

Wednesdays: “Storycircles”

10:30-11:00am in the Aviary Seating Area.
Best for ages 0-5.
No registration and no cost.
StoryCircles offer a relaxed, conversational storytelling experience where children can ask questions, and engage in discussion as Mr. Christopher reads. Gather in a circle with us for a unique and interactive time filled with stories and connection

Wednesdays: “Chess Open Play”

Wednesdays through October 16th 4:00-6:00pm in the adult library.

Best for ages 7+. Note, the age range extends through adult ages.

Players ages 7 through adult are welcome to check out chess boards from the library’s front desk and organize in the Adult Library for game playing. Coaches will be present per their availability. Open Chess is player-driven, community-oriented time to independently organize and play chess!

No registration and no cost. Library staff will not be directly supervising the game playing.

 

Thursday Toddler Play Groups

Hosted by The Parenting Place

Every Thursday of the year from 9:30 – 11:00am in the Library’s Aviary Seating Area and Program Room.

Best for youth ages 0-3.

Parents, guardians, care providers, and older siblings are welcome!

Professional staff from the Parenting Place in La Crosse, Wisconsin lead a toddler-aged play group with specifically designed activities which include free-play, crafts, motor skill building activities, snack times and Story Times!

Parent Educator, Amber Brantner, leads the group and is joined by a rotating staff of occupational therapists, and parent volunteers.

No registration and no cost. Drop in to play, learn, and grow!

Wednesdays “Youth Drawing Club”

Wednesdays: September 25th, and October 2nd, 9th, and 16th in the library Conference Room

Best for ages 9-12

McIntosh Memorial Library is offering a Youth Drawing Club! Drawing Materials Provided or Bring Your Own! Share techniques and inspiration in a child-led, adult-supervised environment.

Registration is required (R/R). No cost.

Register online for youth programs: Click Here

 

Friday Homeschool Resource Sessions

Fridays, September 6th through October 25th from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

During a Friday Homeschool Resource Session, McIntosh Memorial Library’s Program Room opens for families to meet and socialize, and to learn and play with library materials that can support, satisfy, and expand upon children’s interests in subjects they are learning at home or at school!
It’s a really fun way to utilize library resources to foster a love of learning at the library! The style of instruction is open-ended. Families are self-directed in choosing which materials they want to use and how to spend their time.
Registration is not needed—just stop by! We look forward to meeting you and your family! The library’s play area is also well-used during Friday Homeschool Resource Sessions.

 

 

 

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.

 

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