Your public library wants to resource you with high-quality, engaging events that promote learning and equip our community to dream up new possibilities. On this page you will find helpful information about all kinds of upcoming kids programs tailored to ages 0 - 12. To sign up for an event that requires registration, visit the events calendar page by clicking here, stop by the library, or call 815-786-8308. To inquire about an event, a recurring program, or to suggest an event, please call 815-786-8308 ext.208. Please scroll to the bottom of the pages to see our cancellation & refund disclaimer and registration disclaimer.
PLEASE NOTE: All programs are subject to change and/or cancellation.
Recurring
Upcoming
Fair Take and Make
Wednesday, September 9th, Library Hours
All ages!
Drop in to the library and grab a themed take and make craft! Take your crafts home or find a cozy spot in the library and start creating!
Spooky Scavenger Hunt
All October, Library Hours
Ages: Pre-K - 5th Grade
Can you find all six hidden stuffed animals? Grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start searching! Once you found all 6, bring your completed sheet up to the circulation desk and win a fun, themed prize. Happy hunting!
Animals Around the World
Thursday, October 29th, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
PMR
All Ages!
Registration opens 10/8. Only 30 spots available.
Travel the globe without leaving the library! Meet incredible animals including fruit bats, a fennec fox, an armadillo, reptiles, amphibians, and more, as Sharon & Daniel Peterson of Incredible Bats introduce these fascinating creatures. Animal appearances are subject to change based on their health and well-being.
Take and Make - Football
Wednesday, November 18th, Library Hours
All ages!
Drop in to the library and grab a themed take and make craft! Take your crafts home or find a cozy spot in the library and start creating!
Clay Ornament Making
Tuesday, November 17th, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 6 - 11
Registration opens 10/27. Only 15 spots available.
Help us decorate our tree for the Festival of Trees! Patrons will receive enough clay to make 3 ornaments. Keep one or two and donate the last to the Library!
Britannica
🌟 What Is the Britannica Library Children’s Page?
The Britannica Library Children’s page is a child-friendly, interactive platform that offers a wealth of educational content tailored for young learners. It serves as a safe and engaging space where children can explore a vast array of topics, from animals and science to history and geography, all presented in an age-appropriate manner.
🧠Key Features
- Intuitive Navigation: The homepage is designed with young users in mind, featuring large, colorful buttons and clear categories such as Animals, Our World, Places, and People. This layout makes it easy for children to find topics that interest them and start exploring immediately.
- Engaging Visuals and Media: Each topic is accompanied by vibrant images, videos, and audio clips that enhance understanding and keep young learners engaged. For instance, an article on dinosaurs might include a short video showing how they lived millions of years ago.
- Interactive Elements: The platform includes interactive features like quizzes and games that reinforce learning in a fun and engaging way. These activities help children test their knowledge and apply what they've learned.
- Read-Aloud and Highlighting Tools: To support emerging readers, articles come with audio read-aloud options and word-by-word highlighting. This feature aids in pronunciation and comprehension, making the content accessible to a wider range of reading abilities.
- Multilingual Support: Recognizing the diverse backgrounds of its users, the Britannica Library Children’s page offers content in multiple languages, ensuring that language is not a barrier to learning.
🎓 Educational Value
The Britannica Library Children’s page is more than just an informational resource; it's a tool that fosters critical thinking, curiosity, and a love for learning. By providing accurate, age-appropriate content in an engaging format, it supports various learning styles and helps children build a strong foundation for academic success.
Educate Station
Educate Station is an educational resource designed to support parents, teachers, and caregivers with high-quality, ready-to-use learning materials for children in Pre-K through 5th grade. It’s available free through your library!
🎯 What Is Educate Station?
Educate Station offers engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans, activities, and worksheets across core subjects such as:
- Math
- Reading
- Writing
- Science
- Social Studies
- Social-emotional learning (SEL)
All materials are created by professional educators and are designed to supplement classroom learning, support homeschooling, or enhance afterschool enrichment.
🧒 Who Is It For?
Educate Station is ideal for:
- Parents and caregivers looking for at-home educational support
- Homeschool families
- Teachers and tutors needing additional classroom or homework resources
- Children in grades Pre-K to 5th
🧰 What’s Included?
Your free access through the library includes:
- Themed learning packets by grade and subject
- Printable worksheets with answer keys
- Interactive lesson plans
- Activities that encourage independent or guided learning
- Seasonal and holiday-themed resources
Materials are aligned with state and national standards, making them a reliable tool for academic growth.
🔍 How to Access
- Visit your library’s [Digital Resources / Learning Tools section].
- Click on Educate Station.
- Log in using your library card number and PIN/password.
- Start exploring and downloading materials!
No additional subscription is required—it's completely free with your library card.
đź’ˇ Tips for Use
- Use packets for weekly learning plans or to fill learning gaps.
- Print worksheets for road trips, rainy days, or holiday breaks.
- Support children’s learning at their pace and level.
Cancellation & Refund Disclaimer
- If an event is cancelled by the library, a full refund will be made to all paid registrants.
- If a paid registrant is unable to attend an event, a refund will be made only if the registrant cancels their registration with the library in the time frame set for that particular event. Unless otherwise specified, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours prior to the event, but each event may have its own specific cancellation deadline.
- If a paid registrant does not attend an event and does not cancel their registration before the cancellation deadline, no refund will be made. Thank you for understanding.
- If registering for a paid event online, your registration is not complete until payment is received. If paying by credit card, registration is completed at the time of online payment. If paying by cash or check, registration and payment must be made in person. To confirm your registration, payment must be received no later than three (3) days prior to the event date. Any unpaid registrations after this deadline will be canceled and your spot may be released to others. Additionally, If you register for a paid event but do not complete payment before the event begins, fail to attend, and we are unable to fill your spot, you will not be allowed to register for future paid events until the unpaid fee is paid. Sandwich Public Library District cardholders will have a fine in the amount of the unpaid registration added to their account.
- When a patron registers for a paid event, they agree to abide by this disclaimer.
Registration Disclaimer
- For events requiring registration, registration will open three weeks prior to the event date.
- For events not requiring registration, attendance is first-come, first-served, subject to room capacity. Due to space limitations, patrons may be turned away if the venue reaches full capacity. We encourage early arrival to secure a spot.
