Programs for Kids & Teens

Check out these upcoming programs and ongoing activities for kids and teens!

Kids can enter a sunflower growing contest, with free seeds from the library. Submit photos by Aug 28 for a chance to be featured!

Kids Sunflower Growing Contest

Plant your Lemon Queen Sunflower seeds (available for FREE at the library) at home after the final frost, typically May 4.

Beanstack Challenges

The Buchanan District Library wants to encourage everyone to be life-long readers, and to that end we're posting more Beanstack Challenges throughout the year. Visit our Beanstack Challenges page for details on our current challenges, including Reading Dragons, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, and more!

StoryWalk on the Preserves

Join Chikaming Open Lands and local libraries for a StoryWalk on the Preserves! Each featured preserve will have a different children's book displayed…

An adult and two kids are looking at an informational sign in a garden setting.

StoryWalk on the Common

Check out BDL's StoryWalk on the Buchanan Common! The story is routinely updated throughout the year, and starts near the Farmer's Market and the…

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

This program promotes early literacy skills for children from birth to age five and encourages parent and child bonding through reading.

Online Resources for Kids

Online Resources for Teens

Find Books by Lexile Measure

Lexile Books The library has reorganized its LEVEL collection by Lexile Measurement. For more information, go to our Lexile page.

Program Survey

Let us know what you think! If you attended one of our programs, please take a moment to give us your feedback.

Photo & Video Disclaimer

Photos and videos that appear on the Buchanan District Library’s website and promotional materials may be gathered from public programs, events, and library spaces. Attendance at Buchanan District Library programs, events, or library spaces constitutes consent to be photographed for use in print and/or electronic publicity for the Buchanan District Library. If you do not want us to use a photo or video of you or your child, please tell the Library staff member coordinating the event PRIOR to the program.