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A short storytime for the under 2 set (babies and toddlers from 0 to 24 months) and their families or caregivers, with space and time to play after. Toys supporting gross and fine motor skills are provided. Siblings welcome.
All ages and skill levels welcome! No registration required, just drop by every Monday to play some chess. Don't know how? No worries, we'll teach you! Takes place in the Active Learning Lab every Monday, except when the library is closed for a Monday holiday in which case it is on Tuesday.
Stories, songs, rhymes and a craft or activity designed especially for two-year-olds and their family or caregivers. To create predictablity and community for this age group, registration is for the whole month. If you know you won't be able to attend at least two sessions this month, please allow other families to register first. In order to keep groups small and comfortable for two-year-olds, Twos' Time registration is limited. If the session is full, you can join the waiting list. Those who remain on the waiting list will be contacted and given an opportunity to register for next month's Twos' Time before it is available to others. The storytime will be between 20-30 minutes, followed by a 10 minute craft or activity time.
Drop in with your baby or toddler under 3 years old to play with a variety of fun toys and equipment--including soft climbing blocks and more. This is strictly for babies and toddlers under 3 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Session 2: Books, Badges & Borough Safety: The Heart of Community Services North Star Borough Citizen's Academy is provided free to residents, and registration is open to any Fairbanks North Star Borough resident who is 16 years of age or older. Applications are approved on a first-come, first-served basis, and classroom space is limited to 25 participants. For more information, go to the Borough's website listed below. North Star Borough Citizens' Academy | Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK
Join us in the Patricia Thurman Multipurpose Room for rhymes, songs, stories and an easy craft designed specifically for 2-3 year olds accompanied by an adult caregiver. This is a short introduction to those just starting to attend storytimes. No registration required. Families and siblings welcome, but please be aware that all activities will be geared towards 2-3 year olds and may not appeal to older or younger children. This program will start promptly at 11:30am.
Building, crafts, games, and STEM activities for children ages 6 to 11. Optional activities for children under age 6. Each week features different activities, but building bricks are a part of each FUNtastic.
A fun storytime for 3 to 6 year olds (siblings welcome). Enjoy stories mixed with fingerplays, puppets, songs, and a craft. The storytime lasts up to 30 minutes followed by a 15-minute craft time.
Join us in the Patricia Thurman Multipurpose Room for stories, songs, activities and a craft intended for 4-6 year olds accompanied by an adult caregiver. This program is intended for children who are more familiar with storytimes. No registration required. We encourage families and siblings to attend, but please be aware that all activities are designed specifically for 4-6 year olds. Younger children may not stay engaged for this longer storytime. This program will start promptly at 11:30am.
Bookmobile Fox 4pm-5:30pm The Bookmobile visits Fox at the Fox General Store. For more information or to make requests, phone 459-1031 or email bookmobile@fnsb.gov . Pickup location: the parking lot of the Fox General Store
Bookmobile Two Rivers 11am-1pm The Bookmobile visits Two Rivers at the Pleasant Valley Store on Chena Hot Spring Road. For more information or to make requests, phone 459-1031 or email bookmobile@fnsb.gov . Pickup location: at the Pleasant Valley Store
Making air-dry clay pinch pots is a fun, easy, and accessible craft because it requires no kiln firing, uses minimal tools, and takes only 24 to 48 hours to dry.
A short storytime for the under 2 set (babies and toddlers from 0 to 24 months) and their families or caregivers, with space and time to play after. Toys supporting gross and fine motor skills are provided. Siblings welcome.
All ages and skill levels welcome! No registration required, just drop by every Monday to play some chess. Don't know how? No worries, we'll teach you! Takes place in the Active Learning Lab every Monday, except when the library is closed for a Monday holiday in which case it is on Tuesday.
Stories, songs, rhymes and a craft or activity designed especially for two-year-olds and their family or caregivers. To create predictablity and community for this age group, registration is for the whole month. If you know you won't be able to attend at least two sessions this month, please allow other families to register first. In order to keep groups small and comfortable for two-year-olds, Twos' Time registration is limited. If the session is full, you can join the waiting list. Those who remain on the waiting list will be contacted and given an opportunity to register for next month's Twos' Time before it is available to others. The storytime will be between 20-30 minutes, followed by a 10 minute craft or activity time.
Wear your PJs to an evening storytime for 3- to 11-year-olds. Storytime featuring stories and songs lasts approximately 30 minutes followed by a 15-minute craft time. Please check out materials before storytime as the library will close shortly after it ends. **Registration required.** If you need to cancel your registration, you can do so through the registration confirmation email you receive.
Building, crafts, games, and STEM activities for children ages 6 to 11. Optional activities for children under age 6. Each week features different activities, but building bricks are a part of each FUNtastic.
A programme at Fairbanks North Star Borough Public Libraries.
A fun storytime for 3 to 6 year olds (siblings welcome). Enjoy stories mixed with fingerplays, puppets, songs, and a craft. The storytime lasts up to 30 minutes followed by a 15-minute craft time.
Join us in the Patricia Thurman Multipurpose Room for stories, songs, activities and a craft intended for 4-6 year olds accompanied by an adult caregiver. This program is intended for children who are more familiar with storytimes. No registration required. We encourage families and siblings to attend, but please be aware that all activities are designed specifically for 4-6 year olds. Younger children may not stay engaged for this longer storytime. This program will start promptly at 11:30am.
Bookmobile Becker Ridge 10:30am to 12pm The Bookmobile visits Becker Ridge at the corner of Becker Ridge and Potter Road, by the fire station. For more information or to make requests, phone 459-1031 or email bookmobile@fnsb.gov . Pickup location: The corner of Becker Ridge and Potter Road
Bookmobile Ester 12:30-2pm The Bookmobile visits Ester at the Ester Post Office on Village Road. For more information or to make requests, phone 459-1031 or email bookmobile@fnsb.gov . Pickup location: at the Ester Post Office.
A short storytime for the under 2 set (babies and toddlers from 0 to 24 months) and their families or caregivers, with space and time to play after. Toys supporting gross and fine motor skills are provided. Siblings welcome.
All ages and skill levels welcome! No registration required, just drop by every Monday to play some chess. Don't know how? No worries, we'll teach you! Takes place in the Active Learning Lab every Monday, except when the library is closed for a Monday holiday in which case it is on Tuesday.
Drop in with your baby or toddler under 3 years old to play with a variety of fun toys and equipment--including soft climbing blocks and more. This is strictly for babies and toddlers under 3 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Join us in the Patricia Thurman Multipurpose Room for rhymes, songs, stories and an easy craft designed specifically for 2-3 year olds accompanied by an adult caregiver. This is a short introduction to those just starting to attend storytimes. No registration required. Families and siblings welcome, but please be aware that all activities will be geared towards 2-3 year olds and may not appeal to older or younger children. This program will start promptly at 11:30am.
Building, crafts, games, and STEM activities for children ages 6 to 11. Optional activities for children under age 6. Each week features different activities, but building bricks are a part of each FUNtastic.
A fun storytime for 3 to 6 year olds (siblings welcome). Enjoy stories mixed with fingerplays, puppets, songs, and a craft. The storytime lasts up to 30 minutes followed by a 15-minute craft time.
Join us in the Patricia Thurman Multipurpose Room for stories, songs, activities and a craft intended for 4-6 year olds accompanied by an adult caregiver. This program is intended for children who are more familiar with storytimes. No registration required. We encourage families and siblings to attend, but please be aware that all activities are designed specifically for 4-6 year olds. Younger children may not stay engaged for this longer storytime. This program will start promptly at 11:30am.
Join us for Family Storytime on the second Saturday of the month. Children newborn to ten years old can attend this 30-minute storytime followed by an activity. No registration necessary.
Signed up for Reading Dragons? Take a break from reading and battle it out in a Reading Dragon Tournament. Additional cards will be used for these tournaments. For independent readers age 5-18. See you in the Story Area in the Berry Room from 11:30-12:15. No registration required.
A short storytime for the under 2 set (babies and toddlers from 0 to 24 months) and their families or caregivers, with space and time to play after. Toys supporting gross and fine motor skills are provided. Siblings welcome.
All ages and skill levels welcome! No registration required, just drop by every Monday to play some chess. Don't know how? No worries, we'll teach you! Takes place in the Active Learning Lab every Monday, except when the library is closed for a Monday holiday in which case it is on Tuesday.
Bring the whole family to watch a film in the Patricia Thurman Multipurpose Room, plus enjoy a free snack! No registration required.
In visual art, mixed media describes artwork in which more than one medium or material has been employed. We will be using manga pages with materials such as paint, cloth, and paper.
Building, crafts, games, and STEM activities for children ages 6 to 11. Optional activities for children under age 6. Each week features different activities, but building bricks are a part of each FUNtastic.
A fun storytime for 3 to 6 year olds (siblings welcome). Enjoy stories mixed with fingerplays, puppets, songs, and a craft. The storytime lasts up to 30 minutes followed by a 15-minute craft time.
Join us in the Patricia Thurman Multipurpose Room for stories, songs, activities and a craft intended for 4-6 year olds accompanied by an adult caregiver. This program is intended for children who are more familiar with storytimes. No registration required. We encourage families and siblings to attend, but please be aware that all activities are designed specifically for 4-6 year olds. Younger children may not stay engaged for this longer storytime. This program will start promptly at 11:30am.
Bookmobile Salcha 11am-1pm The Bookmobile visits Salcha at the Salcha Store and Supply. For more information or to make requests, phone 459-1031 or email bookmobile@fnsb.gov . Pickup location: at the Salcha Store and Supply on the Richardson Highway
North Pole Branch Library is partnering with Companions, Inc. to bring therapy dogs to the library! Children can enjoy practicing their reading skills in a fun, judgement-free environment. No registration is required. There may be a bit of a wait so that each child can have time with the dogs. Drop in between 1-3pm.
All ages and skill levels welcome! No registration required, just drop by every Monday to play some chess. Don't know how? No worries, we'll teach you! Takes place in the Active Learning Lab every Monday, except when the library is closed for a Monday holiday in which case it is on Tuesday.
Join us in the Patricia Thurman Multipurpose Room for rhymes, songs, stories and an easy craft designed specifically for 2-3 year olds accompanied by an adult caregiver. This is a short introduction to those just starting to attend storytimes. No registration required. Families and siblings welcome, but please be aware that all activities will be geared towards 2-3 year olds and may not appeal to older or younger children. This program will start promptly at 11:30am.
Building, crafts, games, and STEM activities for children ages 6 to 11. Optional activities for children under age 6. Each week features different activities, but building bricks are a part of each FUNtastic.
A fun storytime for 3 to 6 year olds (siblings welcome). Enjoy stories mixed with fingerplays, puppets, songs, and a craft. The storytime lasts up to 30 minutes followed by a 15-minute craft time.
Join us in the Patricia Thurman Multipurpose Room for stories, songs, activities and a craft intended for 4-6 year olds accompanied by an adult caregiver. This program is intended for children who are more familiar with storytimes. No registration required. We encourage families and siblings to attend, but please be aware that all activities are designed specifically for 4-6 year olds. Younger children may not stay engaged for this longer storytime. This program will start promptly at 11:30am.
Bookmobile Fox 4pm-5:30pm The Bookmobile visits Fox at the Fox General Store. For more information or to make requests, phone 459-1031 or email bookmobile@fnsb.gov . Pickup location: the parking lot of the Fox General Store
Bookmobile Two Rivers 11am-1pm The Bookmobile visits Two Rivers at the Pleasant Valley Store on Chena Hot Spring Road. For more information or to make requests, phone 459-1031 or email bookmobile@fnsb.gov . Pickup location: at the Pleasant Valley Store
A programme at Fairbanks North Star Borough Public Libraries.
For Ages 9-11 Take and make this craft at home. This bag will be available to children aged 9 to 11 at the Noel Wien Library Berry Room beginning Monday, October 26th First-come, first serve, while supplies last!
A short storytime for the under 2 set (babies and toddlers from 0 to 24 months) and their families or caregivers, with space and time to play after. Toys supporting gross and fine motor skills are provided. Siblings welcome.
All ages and skill levels welcome! No registration required, just drop by every Monday to play some chess. Don't know how? No worries, we'll teach you! Takes place in the Active Learning Lab every Monday, except when the library is closed for a Monday holiday in which case it is on Tuesday.
Drop in with your baby or toddler under 3 years old to play with a variety of fun toys and equipment--including soft climbing blocks and more. This is strictly for babies and toddlers under 3 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Wear your PJs to an evening storytime for 3- to 11-year-olds. Storytime featuring stories and songs lasts approximately 30 minutes followed by a 15-minute craft time. Please check out materials before storytime as the library will close shortly after it ends. **Registration required.** If you need to cancel your registration, you can do so through the registration confirmation email you receive.
Join Team Cyber Engineers, hosted by the CyberLynx homeschool, and the new Team -49*, for an activity about the FIRST Tech Challenge. " FIRST Tech Challenge students learn to think like engineers. Teams design, build, and code robots to compete in an alliance format against other teams. Robots are built from a reusable platform, powered by Android technology, and can be coded using a variety of levels of Java-based programming." https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/ftc Come meet the team, see the robot in action, and learn about the upcoming competition! Drop-in anytime between 4:30pm and 6:30pm, no registration necessary. All Ages welcome!
Building, crafts, games, and STEM activities for children ages 6 to 11. Optional activities for children under age 6. Each week features different activities, but building bricks are a part of each FUNtastic.
A fun storytime for 3 to 6 year olds (siblings welcome). Enjoy stories mixed with fingerplays, puppets, songs, and a craft. The storytime lasts up to 30 minutes followed by a 15-minute craft time.
Join us in the Patricia Thurman Multipurpose Room for stories, songs, activities and a craft intended for 4-6 year olds accompanied by an adult caregiver. This program is intended for children who are more familiar with storytimes. No registration required. We encourage families and siblings to attend, but please be aware that all activities are designed specifically for 4-6 year olds. Younger children may not stay engaged for this longer storytime. This program will start promptly at 11:30am.
A programme at Fairbanks North Star Borough Public Libraries.
A short storytime for the under 2 set (babies and toddlers from 0 to 24 months) and their families or caregivers, with space and time to play after. Toys supporting gross and fine motor skills are provided. Siblings welcome.
All ages and skill levels welcome! No registration required, just drop by every Monday to play some chess. Don't know how? No worries, we'll teach you! Takes place in the Active Learning Lab every Monday, except when the library is closed for a Monday holiday in which case it is on Tuesday.
Drop in with your baby or toddler under 3 years old to play with a variety of fun toys and equipment--including soft climbing blocks and more. This is strictly for babies and toddlers under 3 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Join us in the Patricia Thurman Multipurpose Room for rhymes, songs, stories and an easy craft designed specifically for 2-3 year olds accompanied by an adult caregiver. This is a short introduction to those just starting to attend storytimes. No registration required. Families and siblings welcome, but please be aware that all activities will be geared towards 2-3 year olds and may not appeal to older or younger children. This program will start promptly at 11:30am.
A fun storytime for 3 to 6 year olds (siblings welcome). Enjoy stories mixed with fingerplays, puppets, songs, and a craft. The storytime lasts up to 30 minutes followed by a 15-minute craft time.
Join us in the Patricia Thurman Multipurpose Room for stories, songs, activities and a craft intended for 4-6 year olds accompanied by an adult caregiver. This program is intended for children who are more familiar with storytimes. No registration required. We encourage families and siblings to attend, but please be aware that all activities are designed specifically for 4-6 year olds. Younger children may not stay engaged for this longer storytime. This program will start promptly at 11:30am.
Bookmobile Becker Ridge 10:30am to 12pm The Bookmobile visits Becker Ridge at the corner of Becker Ridge and Potter Road, by the fire station. For more information or to make requests, phone 459-1031 or email bookmobile@fnsb.gov . Pickup location: The corner of Becker Ridge and Potter Road
Bookmobile Ester 12:30-2pm The Bookmobile visits Ester at the Ester Post Office on Village Road. For more information or to make requests, phone 459-1031 or email bookmobile@fnsb.gov . Pickup location: at the Ester Post Office.
A short storytime for the under 2 set (babies and toddlers from 0 to 24 months) and their families or caregivers, with space and time to play after. Toys supporting gross and fine motor skills are provided. Siblings welcome.
All ages and skill levels welcome! No registration required, just drop by every Monday to play some chess. Don't know how? No worries, we'll teach you! Takes place in the Active Learning Lab every Monday, except when the library is closed for a Monday holiday in which case it is on Tuesday.
Bring the whole family to watch a film in the Patricia Thurman Multipurpose Room, plus enjoy a free snack! No registration required.
A fun storytime for 3 to 6 year olds (siblings welcome). Enjoy stories mixed with fingerplays, puppets, songs, and a craft. The storytime lasts up to 30 minutes followed by a 15-minute craft time.
Join us in the Patricia Thurman Multipurpose Room for stories, songs, activities and a craft intended for 4-6 year olds accompanied by an adult caregiver. This program is intended for children who are more familiar with storytimes. No registration required. We encourage families and siblings to attend, but please be aware that all activities are designed specifically for 4-6 year olds. Younger children may not stay engaged for this longer storytime. This program will start promptly at 11:30am.
Join us for Family Storytime on the second Saturday of the month. Children newborn to ten years old can attend this 30-minute storytime followed by an activity. No registration necessary.
Signed up for Reading Dragons? Take a break from reading and battle it out in a Reading Dragon Tournament. Additional cards will be used for these tournaments. For independent readers age 5-18. See you in the Story Area in the Berry Room from 11:30-12:15. No registration required.
North Pole Branch Library is partnering with Companions, Inc. to bring therapy dogs to the library! Children can enjoy practicing their reading skills in a fun, judgement-free environment. No registration is required. There may be a bit of a wait so that each child can have time with the dogs. Drop in between 1-3pm.
A short storytime for the under 2 set (babies and toddlers from 0 to 24 months) and their families or caregivers, with space and time to play after. Toys supporting gross and fine motor skills are provided. Siblings welcome.
All ages and skill levels welcome! No registration required, just drop by every Monday to play some chess. Don't know how? No worries, we'll teach you! Takes place in the Active Learning Lab every Monday, except when the library is closed for a Monday holiday in which case it is on Tuesday.
Join us in the Patricia Thurman Multipurpose Room for rhymes, songs, stories and an easy craft designed specifically for 2-3 year olds accompanied by an adult caregiver. This is a short introduction to those just starting to attend storytimes. No registration required. Families and siblings welcome, but please be aware that all activities will be geared towards 2-3 year olds and may not appeal to older or younger children. This program will start promptly at 11:30am.
Join us in making lava lamps to create relaxing decor, as well as demonstrate scientific principles such as density and chemical reactions.
A fun storytime for 3 to 6 year olds (siblings welcome). Enjoy stories mixed with fingerplays, puppets, songs, and a craft. The storytime lasts up to 30 minutes followed by a 15-minute craft time.
Join us in the Patricia Thurman Multipurpose Room for stories, songs, activities and a craft intended for 4-6 year olds accompanied by an adult caregiver. This program is intended for children who are more familiar with storytimes. No registration required. We encourage families and siblings to attend, but please be aware that all activities are designed specifically for 4-6 year olds. Younger children may not stay engaged for this longer storytime. This program will start promptly at 11:30am.
Bookmobile Salcha 11am-1pm The Bookmobile visits Salcha at the Salcha Store and Supply. For more information or to make requests, phone 459-1031 or email bookmobile@fnsb.gov . Pickup location: at the Salcha Store and Supply on the Richardson Highway