Youth Beanstack Reading 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!
Summer Reading 2025! Log your reading and activities June 6 through August 2. See our Summer Reading page for more info!
YOUTH PROGRAMMING
STORYTIME IN THE PARK
Tuesdays at 2:00pm
June 17 through August 5
Join us each week for a story and activities at one of Buchanan's parks! These events are in partnership with the Buchanan Area Recreation Board.
June 17 | Victory Park
June 24 | Kathryn Park MOVED TO LIBRARY DUE TO HEAT ADVISORY
July 1 | McCoy Creek Recreation Area
July 8 | Garden Club Gazebo (Old City Hall Park)
July 15 | Ravish Park
July 22 | Walton Road Park (Corner of Walton & Riverside)
July 29 | Firehouse Park
August 5 | Schirmer Parkway McCoy's Creek Trail Overlook
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Wednesdays at 11:00am
June 11 through August 6
Join Ms. Julie for Preschool Storytime to sing, dance, make crafts, and of course, hear stories! Recommended for ages 2–6, but families with children of all ages are welcome. When the weather is nice, look for Storytime out on the Common.
STOP, LUNCH, & LISTEN
Thursdays at 12:00pm
June 12 through August 7
Bring a picnic and enjoy the show each week at the Common Stage (weather permitting)! Thank you to the City of Buchanan for partnering with us on these events!
June 12 | Rainbow Circus
June 19 | Spray Day with the Buchanan Fire Department (Bring a towel instead of lunch!)
June 26 | Science Heroes
July 3 | *no event, Happy Independence Day!*
July 10 | Mark's Ark Animals
July 17 | Magic with Cameron Zvara
July 24 | The Music Lady
July 31 | Big City Truck Day with Buchanan Public Services
August 7 | Summer Reading Carnival & Awards- Join us for prizes, bounce houses, free snow cones, & more!
MARKET STORYTIME
Saturdays at 11:00am
June 21, July 12, August 2
Look for us at the Buchanan Farmer’s Market! Join us for stories, songs, & dancing. Recommended for ages 2–6 but families with children of all ages are welcome.
AIR DRY CLAY CREATIONS
Fridays, July 25 & August 1 at 11:00am
Come work with air dry clay! Create a cute pinch pot, a one handed book holder, or something else small from your imagination. Take your item home or leave it at the library to paint the following week! No experience necessary. All supplies provided.
BUTTON MAKING
Tuesday, July 29 at 11:00am
Make two different kinds of buttons with Ms. Jen! Use the library's button maker to turn a drawing into a button, and then try painting on a wooden disc to make another. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. Just bring your creativity and imagination!
SMARTPHONE FILMMAKING
with Cultural Arts Everywhere
July 29 through July 31
10:00am–12:00pm
For kids ages 10–14, join a professional filmmaker for this three day class to learn how to make movies using your smartphone! Collaborate to create a 5-minute short film. Registration required, call the library to register. Registration opens after June 1.
STRAW WEAVING
Tuesday, August 5 at 11:00am
Learn how to create a loom using three drinking straws and then use it to weave a beautiful bracelet or bookmark from colorful yarn. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. Just bring your creativity and imagination!
Other ways to enjoy your Library!
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 creek.
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. Sign your child up and receive your welcome packet, which includes a new book, a reading list, and information on early child development and reading. After each 100 book milestone, your child receives a sticker. When your child reads 1000 books, his or her photo and name will be proudly displayed in the Desenberg Children's Corner and they will receive a book. One book a day is 365 books read in 1 year! See a staff member or sign up on Beanstack to get started today!
Lexile Books
The library has reorganized its LEVEL collection by Lexile Measurement. For more information, go to our Lexile page.
Online Resources
Checkout the online resources available for kids and teens:
Online Resources for Kids
Online Resources for Teens
Youth Digital Access Cards
Buchanan Middle and High School students or juvenile residents age 10 to 17 years without a standard library card may be issued a Youth Digital Access Card. The Youth Digital Access Card grants the cardholder access to the library’s digital media collection, including eBooks and audiobooks through Libby . It does not grant access to library computers or checking out circulating items. Those wishing to apply for a Youth Digital Access Card must present a Buchanan School ID, driver’s license, or other ID.
*Photo & Video Disclaimer*
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