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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

Photos of Miss Jen and teens from BDL's Teen Scene, along with the library's logo and contact info, as well as the text describing the Teen Scene event, which is the same as the following article

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

photo of BDL's ukulele club concert and a ukulele, along with the library's logo and contact info, as well as the text describing the Ukulele 101 event, which is the same as the article to the right

UKULELE 101 FOR KIDS & ADULTS
Second Wednesdays,
Jan 8, Feb 12, Mar 12, Apr 9
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.

Photos of children and parents at BDL's storytime, along with the library's logo and contact info, as well as the text describing the storytime event, which is the same as the following article

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!

Photo of children in pajamas and Miss Julie in a llama onesie at BDL's Pajama Storytime,along with the library's logo and contact info, as well as the text describing the pajama storytime event, which is the same as the following article

PAJAMA STORYTIME
Thursdays at 6pm, Jan 16, 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. 

photos of moms with their babies at BDL's storytime, along with the library's logo and contact info, as well as the text describing the Library Day event, which is the same as the following article

TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY DAY
Saturday, February 1 from 10:00am–4:00pm  

Bring your child to the library to celebrate this national event! Book related crafts and scavenger hunts will be out all day. If your child doesn’t have a library card, today is the perfect day to sign up!

photos of children reading to dogs at BDL event, along with the library's logo and contact info, as well as the text describing the Read with a dog event, which is the same as the following article

READ WITH A DOG
Saturday, February 1 from 11:00am–1:00pm  

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. Sign up for a 15 minute time slot now by calling the library at 269-695-3681 or stop by the circulation desk to register.

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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.

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