Children's Programming
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Weekly Programs
Lego® Club
Mondays at 4:00pm
Join us every Monday in the Front Conference Room to build awesome Lego® sculptures. Each week there is a new theme and challenge to help spark your imagination.
Wee Read Story Time
Tuesdays at 10:30am
Intended for young children ages birth to three years and their parents or caregivers, this program focuses on early language and social skills through fun stories, songs, and play time.
Preschool Story Time
Wednesdays at 10:30am
This Story Time for preschoolers, ages 3 to 5, includes stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster social skills.
Chess Open Hour
Wednesdays from 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Stop Pawn by & Check it out!
Do you like playing chess or would you like to learn how? We’re proud to offer a casual chess program for all ages and levels. Boards provided.
April Programs:
Community Play Groups
Thursday, March 28th at 10:00am
We’re excited to host Frontier Community Services and The Infant Learning Program’s Community Play Group. Join us as we explore the many types of play through movement, art activities, sensory exploration, & so much more! If you have any questions call (907) 252-6337.
Spring into Light: A STEAM Program
Thursday, March 28th at 4:00pm
Join us and learn how to make paper flowers that light up! We’ll be celebrating spring by learning about electrical current using paper circuits and applying that to 3D paper flowers. Open to ages 6-18. Please sign up at the front desk or call 907-28-4378 so that we may prepare enough supplies.
Easter Baskets
Friday, March 29th at 4:00pm
Join us for a FREE 15-minute basket craft. Drop in to build and decorate your very own basket perfect for The Kenai City Easter Egg Hunt, or to collect the first dandelions of spring. All materials provided.
children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Little Crafts: Macaroni Art!
Monday, April 8th at 11:00am-12:00pm
A crafting class for little ones! Join us this month to make some noodle art! Designed for kids 6 and under. Drop in and have some fun! The craft will take around 15 minutes.
Reading Dogs
Wednesday, April 24th @ 3:30-4:30pm
It’s time to cuddle up with a book and a pup! If your child would like an attentive friend to practice reading aloud to, look no further - Reading Dogs is a program designed to boost reading confidence by reading with a certified therapy dog one-on-one for 15 minutes. Recommended for elementary and middle school aged children who can read independently. Registration required. Sign up at the main desk, email us at kenailibrary@kenai.city, or call (907) 283-4378 to reserve a time slot.
Speed Chess
Wednesday, April 17thth at 4:00pm
Can you find checkmate in 1 minute? Join us at our regularly scheduled Chess Club time on April 17th to try your hand at Speed Chess! No registration required.
STEAM Studio
Thursday, April 18th at 4:00pm
Join us every month to work on cool STEAM projects using a variety of tools. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics, and more! This month we will be using Tinker Labs to solve problems using gears, motors, and lights. Designed for a variety of experience levels ages 8 to 14.
Poetry Storytime
Friday, April 26th at 3:30pm
There will be poems a plenty, stories and songs, rhymes and good times for all those that come! This special storytime will be followed by play time and coloring. Intended for ages 6 and under.
Brick by Brick 2024
Drop off: April 22nd – 28th
Opening Reception: April 29th at 4:00pm
Show and Voting: April 30th-May 5th
The Kenai Community Library is looking for Lego builders for this year’s Brick by Brick show! Display your very own custom Lego sculpture (no kits) and compete for the title of “Best in Brick!” Simply build, then drop your sculpture off at the library between April 22nd and 28th. An opening reception will be held on April 29th, and the next week the community will vote on who is Best in Brick!
