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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
January 17 through April 24

Join us for music, songs, dance, and stories with Ms. Julie! Recommended for ages 2–6 but families with children of all ages are welcome.

TEEN SCENE
Wednesdays 2:30-3:30pm
January 10 through April 24
*

Come hang out with Ms. Jen and fellow teens at the library. Play games, do crafts, and just chillax!

*No Teen Scene April 3.

BEGINNER UKULELE FOR KIDS
Wednesdays at 4:30pm
March 6 through 27

Join Meg to learn beginner chords, songs, strumming patterns and more! Ukuleles are available to check out from our Library of Things for the duration of the class. For kids in elementary or middle school. Registration required; call the library at 269.695.3681 to register.

PAJAMA STORYTIME
Thursdays, March 21, and April 18 at 6pm

Join us for a special evening storytime once a month. Pajamas encouraged!

LEGO CLUB
Tuesdays, February 27,
March 26, and April 30 at 4pm

Join Ms. Jen to have fun building with Legos!

ART @ THE LIBRARY
Thursday, March 28 at 2:00pm

Drop-in to make art with Cathy Tapia from the Roti Roti Art Center! Cathy will bring a selection of art projects for kids preschool through 4th grade. Learn more about the Art Center and the wonderful classes they offer!

SPRING BREAK! LEGO DAY
Tuesday, April 2 at 2:00pm

Take on a challenge card or build a Lego masterpiece all your own!

SPRING BREAK! SARETT NATURE CENTER
Wednesday, April 3 at 2:00pm

Join us as we welcome Sarett Nature Center and their animal ambassadors!

SPRING BREAK! JELLY BEAN TASTE TEST
Thursday, April 4 at 2:00pm

Have fun testing and rating different kinds of jelly beans with Ms. Jen!

SPRING BREAK! SLIME MAKING
Friday, April 5 at 2:00pm

Make-and-take individual batches of slime with Ms. Jen!

READ WITH A DOG
Saturday, April 13 from 11:00am to 1:00pm

Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read with a certified therapy dog from Best Friends 4H! Call the library at 269.695.3681 to register.

BUTTERFLY HOUSES WITH CHIKAMING OPEN LANDS
Thursday, May 2 at 5:30pm

Join Grace from Chikaming Open Lands to build and paint a colorful butterfly house! Registration required, call the library to sign up. This is a family program. One butterfly house kit available per family.

STAR WARS DAY
Saturday, May 4 from 1:00-3:00pm

Come celebrate May the 4th at the Buchanan District Library! Make a craft, listen to a story, go on a scavenger hunt, answer trivia, engage in a Wii lightsaber battle, and meet characters (Rumor has it Darth Vader may be there)! Fun for all ages. Dressing up is encouraged.

Other ways to enjoy your Library!

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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.

StoryWalk on the Preserves
March 19 through June 16

Chikaming Open Lands is once again partnering with area libraries to bring you StoryWalk on the Preserves! Starting March 19, visit the sponsored preserves for a family fun story to enjoy! This year, Buchanan District Library is sponsoring  the brand-new Myron Perlman Nature Preserve, located at 13829 Wolkins Rd northwest of Buchanan.
Directions to the Myron Perlman Nature Preserve:
From downtown Buchanan, travel north on Main Street for about 3 miles, then take a left onto Miller Road. Travel west on Miller Road for one mile, then turn right onto Wolkins Road (do not be deterred by the dead-end sign) and travel about half a mile. The entrance is located on the left-hand side of Wolkins Road. There is no large signage yet (coming soon!), but you will see a Chikaming Open Lands boundary marker just off the road marking a long, worn farm path parallel to a farm field. The farm path leads directly into the woods and hiking trails. Park along the farm path adjacent to the farm field and walk up the path into the woods, taking care to avoid parking other visitors in.

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.

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

Program Survey