The Glenn A Jones MD Memorial Library kids area is filled with books, games, and toys for sparking your child's imagination

Kids

Programs

Kids Programs

FOR KIDS 2ND GRADE AND UNDER

Our exciting and educational activities are designed for children of all ages to explore, learn, and have fun. From storytime and craft sessions to interactive science experiments and themed pretend play days, we offer a variety of programs that inspire creativity. Join us for adventures in learning and make new friends along the way.

stem kits

Our STEM kits are for kids of all ages, from elementary school to toddlers. Each kit contains books and activities over a variety of topics. Kits are limited to one per family and can only be checked out at our Johnstown location.

read along books

These fun additions to our collection let you listen to a book while reading along! Choose between picture books and beginner chapter books to start the fun. Click to see the complete list of Read Along Books.

Play zone

Located in our Children’s area, our play zone offers a small collection of toys to play with. Please use inside voices when playing. All children must be supervised in the building at all times.

Outdoor classroom

During our warmer months, enjoy playing outside next to our beautiful garden. All produce grown in our garden is donated to the Milliken food pantry.

Upcoming Events for Kids

Music & Movement Storytime

Mon, Dec 9 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

An active, music-centered story time full of fun for little ones and caregivers.

Storytime in Milliken

Tue, Dec 10 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Educational based animal storytime geared towards younger kids with a focus on early literacy skills.

Messy Art

Wed, Dec 11 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

We hope that you'll be sMITTEN with Messy Art this week! The kids will be creating mouse mittens.

Mini Maker’s & Friends

Thu, Dec 12 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Personalized holiday ornaments.

Stay & Play

Fri, Dec 13 - Sat, Dec 14

Drop-in anytime for open-ended Ice Skating play and educational activities.

Music & Movement Storytime

Mon, Dec 16 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

An active, music-centered story time full of fun for little ones and caregivers.

Storytime in Milliken

Tue, Dec 17 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Educational based animal storytime geared towards younger kids with a focus on early literacy skills.

Messy Art

Wed, Dec 18 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Get ready to get messy by creating your own artistic winter hat.

Music & Movement Storytime

Mon, Dec 23 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

An active, music-centered story time full of fun for little ones and caregivers.

Stay & Play

Fri, Dec 27 - Sat, Dec 28

Drop-in anytime for open-ended Coffee Shop Cafe play and educational activities.

New From Your Favorite Children's Authors

Click to reserve each book through the High Plains Library District website