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 February 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. Three February dates are already filled! Please stay tuned for March club dates.
Children’s Resource Center Toddler Playgroups! Back by popular demand, this year with twice as much fun! If you’ve come before, you know how awesome these folks are – if not, you’re in for a treat. Playgroups for ages 1 & 2 are the 1st and 3rd Thursday mornings of each month from 10:00-11:00. Playgroups for ages 2 & 3 are the 2nd and 4th Thursday mornings of each month, also from 10:00-11:00. Chockfull of age-appropriate activities and learning opportunities, this adds up to FUN! To sign up, please call the library at 527-1884 or CRC at 527-7060 or email toddlergroup.crc@bresnan.net Come together – play together – learn together!
Saturday Story Time! Especially for families, here’s another opportunity in case you missed out during the week, or just plain want more! Saturday morning, February 11th from 10:00-10:45. Stories for Valentine’s Day, plus a valentine for kids to make for someone they love! Geared for ages 3-6.
Sleepy Time Stories! Next fun family evening story time will be Monday, February 6th from 6:30-7:30. Kids are invited to bring a stuffed animal or pillow and come in pajamas. Listen to great new stories and stay for milk & cookies. No sign-up needed – perfect opportunity for the whole family to work on your new year’s resolution to read more!
Valentine Party! Kids in grades K-5, it’s time to get ready for Valentine’s Day! Come join us for stories, games and snack – plus make a valentine for someone you love on Friday, February 10th from 2:15-3:15. Sign-up appreciated.
Regular Weekly Programs:
- 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.
- Reading Therapy Dogs – The popular and fun read to a dog program is back again Thursday afternoons from 4:00-5:00! Not only great oral reading practice, but a lot of fun. Call or come by to sign up for a 15-minute session.
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
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. Our winter book read is The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo.
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


