Cody
The Children’s Department is thoroughly enjoying its wonderful facilities in our beautiful 3-year-old library. Come visit us! You may reach us by phone at our direct number: (307) 527-1884 or via email. You can also follow us on Twitter! Please like us on Facebook, too!
Click here for Ingrid Law’s recent presentation at the library!
Here’s our complete May calendar!
LEGO Club! Kids in grades K-5 – bring your imagination and we’ll supply the LEGOs, donated by the wonderful Friends of the Cody Library. We’re experimenting with days and times to see what will work best for folks. Please call to check about space or to be on a waiting list for dates in May.
Summer Reading! It’s time to mark your calendars for May 29-July 29 when it will be time to 
“Dream Big: READ!” There will be something for everyone, ages 0-18; look at our full brochure. Our favorite magician Cody Landstrom plus The Noiseguy Charlie Williams will be back for your entertainment, as well as reading and non-reading challenges to earn tickets for chances to win our fabulous prizes. Plan to spend as much of your summer as you can at the library!
Regular Weekly Programs:
*PLEASE NOTE: All regular programs end the week of May 21st; look for our new summer schedule, coming soon!
- Toddler Time - Monday mornings from 10:00-10:20, Toddler Time is for ages 12-36 months with parent or caregiver. Short stories, music, movement and fingerplays, all to develop a comfort in the library and a love for books…plus, it’s a great networking time for adults!
- Story Time – Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 10:00-10:45 for ages 3-6. Stories are based on a theme each week, accompanied by games, songs, and crafts – all to promote early literacy skills plus a love for the library. Another great chance to meet other parents & child care providers!
- Homeschool Hour – Tuesday afternoons from 2:30-3:30, all homeschooled kids are invited to the children’s library (grades K-5) or teen room (grades 6-12) for a read-aloud and fun activities. Feel free to call or email for more information.
Keep in mind…
“Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.”
-Award-winning author Emilie Buchwald
Contact
Feel free to e-mail the children’s librarian with questions or comments.
Powell Activities
Special Visitor to the Powell Branch Library
Who lets his curiosity lead him into mischief? Curious George, of course! Bring your kids to meet their favorite monkey Curious George when he visits the Powell Branch Library. Curious George will be at the library on Tuesday, April 17 at 3:30 p.m. Come listen to a story and don’t forget to bring your camera. Brought to you by PBS.
Kid’s Book Discussion
The Kid’s Book discussion begins Wednesday, March 21 at 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. It is for children committed to reading a few chapters at home each week. Bud, Not Buddy, by Christopher Paul Curtis is the current book selection. It received the Newbery Medal and the Coretta Scott King Award. The group will meet with the children’s librarian several times to discuss the reading. This opportunity is open to kids grades 3rd-5th. Please sign up at the library, and check out a copy of Bud, Not Buddy.
After-School Programs
Have fun at your library by joining us for an after-school program! Programs are offered monthly. Stop in to find out about our next feature, and be sure to sign up to reserve your spot.
Story Time
Story Time for 3-5 year olds is on Tuesday & Wednesday mornings from 10:30 am to 11:00 am. There will be stories to promote a love of reading and the library.
Family Movie Matinees
Once a month, on Saturday at 11:00 a.m., a Family Movie matinee will be shown in the Fireside Room. Check for dates at the library or call 754-8828.
Sleepy Time Stories
Join us for hot cocoa after listening to bed time stories. For families with kids of all ages. Usually the fourth Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come in PJ’s and bring a favorite stuffed animal. Check for dates at the library.
Toddler Time
Toddler Time is on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Bring your little ones for stories, fingerplays, and songs.
Homeschool Hour is on Mondays at 2:00 p.m. For kindergarten through 5th grade. We are currently reading The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau.
Teens
We have lots of new titles in YA! Come check out a few.
Read-Along Program
Join us for our second installment of the Read-Along program! The Read-Along is for kids who struggle with reading or for kids who just want to read along to an interesting story. Starting Thursday Jan. 12th we will begin reading Tentacles by Roland Smith. This book is the sequel to our first Read-Along book, Cryptid Hunters. Even if you didn’t come to the first Read-Along you can still join us. Open to anyone 10 years and up.
Teen Homeschool Hour
Our teen Homeschool Hour is Mondays from 2:00-3:00 pm. We read books, discuss topics and much more. The teen portion of this program is for 11 years and up.
Don’t Forget Teen Wednesday Early Release (TWRL)
In Febuary we will be discussing the history and traditions of Mardi Gras, Valentin’s Day, and St. Patrick’s Day. Join us to experience the music and treats of these holidays! Feb. 1 and 29th 1:30-2:30pm.
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Story Time
Preschool story time is held every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
Other Services
We also have internet access, books, movies, and CDs for children and young adults.
Contact the library at (307) 868-2248 or email the children’s librarian for more details or to volunteer as a story time reader!
Homework Help
For Kids
- Encyclopaedia Britannica
- NoveList
- Searchasaurus
- Kids Search
- Kids Info Bits
- Grzimek’s Animal Life Encyclopedia
- CultureGrams
- BookFlix
For Teens
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