Our ongoing programs are those that occur every week or on another regularly scheduled basis. For monthly and special programs, look at our event calendar or follow us on Facebook or Instagram. Fall programming typically runs from September through December with a break around the holidays. Winter/Spring programming runs from January through May and typically takes a break during vacation weeks. Summer Reading programming is held in June, July and August.
While each program is designed for a specific age group, younger or older siblings are welcome to join unless registration is required for a specific age group or programs indicate they are for a tween age group. Exact details for each program can be found in the event listings on our event calendar. If you have any questions about a program, feel free to email Miss Macy at mdavis@sailsinc.org
Early Childhood Programs
Lapsit Storytime
Held Mondays at 10:30 AM, lapsit storytime is designed for babies and toddlers ages 0 to 24 months. The focus of this program is on active caregiver participation and building caregiver familiarity with early literacy skills. We use the same songs, rhymes, and bounces for 6 to 8 weeks.
Family Storytime
Family storytime is designed for ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Storytime is held on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM and focuses on the five early literacy skills: reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing. These skills are highlighted in songs, stories, rhymes, movement activities, and more. We use flannel boards, egg shakers, scarves, rhythm sticks, and puppets regularly!
Messy Morning
Messy Morning is our sensory art program for toddlers and preschoolers ages 2-5. This program is held on Thursday mornings at 10:30 AM. We provide aprons, but encourage participants to dress for a mess. Some past projects include dot painting, ice painting, playdough, and puffy painting.
Afternoon Programs
Creative Writing Club
Afternoon Activities take place every Tuesday afternoon at 3 PM. These activities are intended for kids in grades K-4, but are open to kids up to grade 6. Activities include craft projects, nature exploration, and STEM activities.
Kids in grades 1-6 are invited to join us for creative writing club on the second and fourth Monday of the month at 3 PM. We’ll learn about different elements of writing, answer prompts, and share our work with each other. Registration is required.
Afternoon Activities
Tweens grades 4-7 take over the library every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 3 PM. These programs include snacks, chill music, and more complex projects and activities. Past activities include perler beads, shrinky dinks, and zine making.
Afternoon Activities take place every Tuesday afternoon at 3 PM. These activities are intended for kids in grades K-4, but are open to kids up to grade 6. Activities include craft projects, nature exploration, and STEM activities.
Tween Takeover
Tweens grades 4-7 take over the library every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 3 PM. These programs include snacks, chill music, and more complex projects and activities. Past activities include perler beads, shrinky dinks, and zine making.
Library Society
Tweens in grades 5-7 looking to make a difference are invited to join the Library society. We’ll learn about various aspects of library work and complete projects to improve the library. This group meets at 3 PM on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Registration is required.
Fantastic Fiction
Fantastic Fiction is our book club for strong readers or grades 4-6. This book club reads a different novel each month. Meetings include a snack, book discussion and activity based on the book. This club meets once a month on Thursday at 3 PM. Registration is required.
Local Exploration
Our program designed for homeschooled students learning at an elementary level explores various aspects of our local area including art, science, history, and literature. This group meets at 1:30 PM on Fridays from January through March. Registration is required