Special Event

Preschoolers and school age children and their families are invited to join in as a staff member reads aloud from a Juvenile Fiction book.  We will read at least the first chapter or as much as we can read in 20 minutes.  We will read from a different book each session.  Books will be chosen that are appropriate for the age group and you might decide to check out a few books to take home!

Stop by to see our "Staff Stacks!"  Each staff member has chosen their favorite books of the year (so far) and has their stack ready for you to look at and check out.  The Staff Stacks will include books from all reading and age levels.  Not ready to read right now? Stop by and take a pic of the stacks and refer to it in the future when you are ready to read!

Stop by anytime this week to see great displays of children's books. We will have classics, old favorites and new books on display.  There will also be children's book activities to take home or do here. So, take a few minutes to stop by and see all the great books we have to offer.

It's National Library Week 2023 and we are having a Checkout Challenge! We are challenging all of our patrons to check out lots of items.  Our goal is 500 items checked out between Monday, April 24th and Saturday, April 29th.  Receive 1 ticket for each item checked out!

Plan on bringing your crew to join this fun group! We will be experimenting with air dry clay.  What can you make? There will be some "tiny food jewelry" on display as an inspiration.  As always, we will have all of our beading supplies out if you would rather do some beading.  With the air dry clay and the beads, you are only limited by your imagination! We will craft for 1 hour and there will be snacks.

It's Spring Break in Centerburg! Having a Staycation? Don't be bored...stop in each day to do our Boredom Buster activities! Activities start at noon and continue until closing time.  All ages may participate in our amazing Boredom Busters! 

Monday: Sand Art

Tuesday: Games and Puzzles

Wednesday: Amazing Art (use our supplies to make whatever you want)

Thursday: Coloring, Reverse Coloring, Dot-to-Dot (easy and extreme)

Friday: LEGOs

Saturday: Rock Decorating

Stop by anytime this week to participate in our Spring Book Swap.  Bring a book (or several!) from home and swap them for others.  All types and reading levels of books will be available to swap.  We just ask that books you bring in are in good condition.

It's World Read Aloud Day! It's amazing that it falls on a Wednesday when we already do our weekly "Read to Me" sessions.  So, stop by between 3-5 pm and a staff member will read to your child for 15 minutes or we will listen to your child read to us! Parents and caregivers are invited to join in, also.  No registration is necessary.

Stop by anytime this week to help yourself to any of the magazines that we are giving away.  Most are 2022 and you are welcome to take as many as you like.  They are great for reading or crafting! 

We are celebrating St. Patrick's Day in a sweet way.  Wear your green and stop by anytime today to receive a special "treat!" Just stop at the front desk to pick it up.