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!
YOUTH PROGRAMMING
TEEN SCENE
Wednesdays at 2:30pm
January 8 through June 11*
Come hang out with Ms. Jen and fellow teens at the library. Play games, do crafts, and just chillax!
*No Teen Scene April 2
UKULELE 101 FOR KIDS & ADULTS
Second Wednesdays,
Mar 12, Apr 9, May 14
at 4:30pm for kids
at 5:30pm for adults
Have you checked out a ukulele from the library but don’t know where to go from there? Every second Wednesday, join Meg to learn the basics, then continue learning with our online and in-library resources.
Ukuleles are available to check out from our Library of Things (only adults may check out LoT items).
Click here for our online ukulele resources.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Wednesdays at 11:00am
January 15 through May 14
Join Miss Jen 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. And don’t worry, Ms. Julie will be back in March!
PAJAMA STORYTIME
Thursdays at 6:00pm, Feb 20, Mar 20, Apr 17, May 15
Join us for a special evening storytime once a month. Pajamas encouraged! Recommended for ages 2–6 but families with children of all ages are welcome.
SPRING BREAK AT THE LIBRARY
April 1-4 at 2:00pm each day
Join us at 2pm every day during Spring Break for a fun activity! No registration required. These events are recommended for school-age children.
Tuesday, April 1: Lego Day
Build with Legos of all sizes! Make something from your own imagination or complete a challenge card.
Wednesday, April 2: Movie Day
Join us for a showing of Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events.
Thursday, April 3: Make a Flying Contraption
With just a few straws and a couple strips of paper you can make a cool flying contraption! All materials provided.
Friday, April 4: Make Cloud Dough
Using two basic ingredients we can make a soft cloud dough! While supplies last.
READ WITH A DOG
Wednesday, April 2, 12:00–2:00pm
This event is designed for children ages 5-12 to help improve their reading skills by practicing with a trained therapy dog from Best Friends 4-H. No registration required.
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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*
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. Photos, images, and videos submitted by users for online galleries or contests may also be used by the Library for promotional purposes. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed subject, parent, or legal guardian. 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.