Youth
Programs
Regular Storytimes for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers are currently on break.
Summer Storytimes will begin Monday, June 10th! More details to come.
Wednesday, April 10 is National Library Outreach Day!
Miss Amy is our Youth Outreach Coordinator. Her special job for the library is bringing youth services out into our community! On Wednesday, April 10th you can attend a special Outreach Storytime event– Amy will read stories, sing, dance, and play at Farmington Park from 3:15-4:30pm. This program is for all ages, no registration required! Address: 3109 N. Elm Hutchinson, KS
Week of the Young Child Storytime
Tuesday, April 16th
6:30 pm
Youth Services Activity Room
Join us for a special evening storytime to celebrate Week of the Young Child! Enjoy stories, songs, activities, and FUN!
All ages welcome!
For more information about all other community WOTYC events, check out this flyer!
Lace up your walking shoes, and grab your family to go on an adventure for Get Everyone Outdoors Month! We love partnering with our nature-loving friends at Dillon Nature Center to host a month-long StoryWalk® along the trail. Check out Bird Watch by Christie Matheson!
Saturday Storytime at Dillon Nature Center
Saturday, April 20th
10:00am
Join us in celebrating Get Everyone Outdoors Month with a special Saturday Storytime! Meet us in the Playscape at Dillon Nature Center for stories, songs, and activities with Darcie! This program is for all ages and does not require any reservation.
Monthly Programs
Read to Rover
Read to Rover
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Second Thursday of Every Month
Studies show that children gain confidence when reading to dogs. Whether your child is a pre-reader, just learning to read, or is a proficient reader, they will enjoy this fun program. When readers get three punches on their punch card, they get a free book! This program is in partnership with Hutchinson Kennel Club Therapy Dogs.
LEGO® at the Library
First Saturday of the Month
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Youth Services Activity Room
Learn about creative ways to build and explore your own ingenuity and imagination, and socialize with other LEGO fans! Check out our collection of LEGO books as well.
This is a free program, does not require registration, and is suitable for children & families ages 3 – 12 (younger children should be carefully monitored because of choking hazards). Building prompts and challenges may be provided by library staff, but are not mandatory.
Children’s Chess Club
Second Saturday of Every Month
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Youth Services Area
Come play and learn strategies from a chess instructor!