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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Come by and grab supplies to make your own creative bookmark!
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.
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.
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 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.
Stop by the YA room to utilize our supplies to journal.
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 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 Active Learning Lab to assemble a decorative keepsake to hold words of wisdom or encouragement.
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.
Meet a costumed dancer from North Star Ballet's performance of the Nutcracker! Listen to a storybook reading of the classic tale. Plus, children may paint their own wooden nutcracker figurine to take home! All ages welcome! No registration required. All supplies provided.
Stop in to the YA room to utilize our supplies for a relaxing afternoon of coloring and tunes. Drop in any time the library is open. All materials provided and no experience and no experience required.
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 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
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.
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
Swing by the YA room to grab everything you need to assemble a beaded charm for your phone or backpack!
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 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 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 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.
Join us in the YA Room to create architectural masterpieces! Drop in any time the library is open. All materials provided and no experience and no experience required.
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.
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.
Come learn how to make a cozy scarf or cowl using only your hands!
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.
Get cozy on these cold January days by making either hand warmers or and eye mask. Bags contain all materials needed. First-come, first-serve while supplies last.
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.
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
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.
A programme at Fairbanks North Star Borough Public Libraries.
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
Stop by and test your brain power with some fun and whacky tasks. Drop in any time the library is open. All materials provided and no experience and no experience required.
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.
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.
Come in and design a mug for your favorite warm beverages!
Grab a bag and try your hand in creating a tiny masterpiece! Bags contain all materials needed. First-come, first-serve while supplies last!
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.
A programme at Fairbanks North Star Borough Public Libraries.
A programme at Fairbanks North Star Borough Public Libraries.
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 any time the library is open. All materials provided and no experience and no experience required.
Fairbanks is Alaska's interior city, where winters reach forty below and summer sun lasts past midnight. The University of Alaska Museum of the North, Pioneer Park and the Chena Hot Springs are the family fixtures, and the northern lights are a regular winter sight. Fairbanks North Star Borough Libraries' Noel Wien branch is the main library.
Holiday events for kids in Fairbanks, 2026: tree lightings, light displays, Santa visits and gingerbread workshops, day by day.
13 children’s events are on in Fairbanks in the next seven days, read every night from the calendars of Fairbanks North Star Borough Public Libraries (18 branches, 98 upcoming programmes). Library programmes are free. Museum and zoo events say “admission may apply”; check the venue for prices.
The same calendars serve North Pole, so searching any of those names finds the same events.
33 places to collect. Tap “I'm here” when you're at one and the stamp goes in your book; collect 5 and print the certificate.
Stamps live on your phone. Open your passport to see them all, print the certificate, or save them to your email.
Yes and no. Every event, time, address and link is open to anyone. An account only lets you save outings you plan to go to.
Each library and venue calendar is re-read every night, so a cancelled storytime disappears within a day. Times are shown in Fairbanks’s own time zone.
Babies and toddlers, preschoolers, early grades, tweens and teens. Pick an age range above to narrow the list; leave them all off to see everything.