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
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Wednesdays at 11:00am
September 11 through December 18
Join Miss 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.
TEEN SCENE
Wednesdays at 2:30pm
September 11 through December 18
Come hang out with Ms. Jen and fellow teens at the library. Play games, do crafts, and just chillax!
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUB FOR TEENS
Wednesdays at 4pm
September 18 & 25, October 2, 16, & 30
Teens, join Dungeon Master Em Forrester to complete a short Dungeons & Dragons campaign. Call 269-695-3681 to register.
THERAPY DOGS 101
Thursday, September 12 at 5:30pm
Want to meet some therapy dogs and hear about what they do? Learn the difference between a therapy dog, a service dog, and an emotional support animal. Join us as we welcome Janet Cooper from Best Friends 4H to share the many benefits pet therapy provides to children and adults. No registration required.
MARKET STORYTIME
Saturdays at 11am, September 14 & October 12, on the Common
Join us on the Common during the Buchanan Farmer’s Market for music, songs, dance, and stories with Ms. Julie! Recommended for ages 2–6 but families with children of all ages are welcome.
UKULELE CLUB FOR KIDS & ADULTS
Second Wednesdays, Sept 11, Oct 9, Nov, Dec 11
at 4:30pm for kids
at 5:30pm for adults
Join Meg for ukulele jam session each month! Both beginners and experienced players are welcome. Watch tutorials and download song sheets on our website before each meeting, then come rock out with us! No registration required.
September 11 Ukulele Club meeting for kids:
Learn to play ukulele video
How to tune a ukulele video
Roar by Katy Perry play along
Ten in the Bed song sheet
Ukuleles are available to check out from our Library of Things (only adults may check out LoT items).
PAJAMA STORYTIME
Thursdays at 6pm, Sept 19, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19
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. Special Guest Ulrike McCarty from River of Life Yoga will teach some calming yoga poses on September 19.
LEGO CLUB
Tuesdays from 4–5pm, Sept 24, Oct 29, Nov 26
LEGO club encourages children to learn while having fun! The library will provide the LEGOS and the kids provide the imagination. Try one of our challenges or build something on your own. No registration required.
PUMPKIN JAMBOREE
Saturday, October 5 from 3pm–5pm
Join us inside the library and outside on the Common for games, prizes, Star Wars Reads, caramel apples, a hay ride, and more!
HALLOWEEN MAKEUP
Saturday, October 19 from 11am–1pm
Need help creating perfect scars, bruises, and wounds for your costume? Join Caitlin Harlow from the Niles Scream Park as she teaches the basics of Halloween makeup. Supplies provided. Ages 10 and up. Registration required, call the library at 269.695.3681 to register.
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.
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