Children's Programs

To say up to date on all of the fun and exciting children's programs the library has to offer:

  1. Free Programs
  2. Borrow an Experience
  3. Take-Home Kits
  4. Summer Reading Program
  5. Fun Sites

Each month we have a variety of free programs for babies through age 12. Our monthly calendar has a list of all upcoming programs. Below is a list of the different programs we offer with a general date and time, a short description, and suggested age range for participation.

Many of our clubs, programs, and story times require registration. You can sign up online through this link or call (336) 883-3666. Specific registration information is included in the descriptions below.

Littles Programs (babies - age 5):

  1. Littles & Kids Yoga: Ages 12 & under, weekly on Mondays at 11 a.m. Practice yoga poses and learn important steps to understanding your emotions. Registration is not required, but you can register for e-mail notification for all Littles Programs at bit.ly/3Sxg1j0. 
  2. Littles Story Time: Ages 5 & under, weekly on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Read two or three picture books with us to build literacy and social skills, featuring a new theme each week. Registration is not required, but you can register for e-mail notification for all Littles Programs at bit.ly/3Sxg1j0.
  3. Music and Movement: Ages 5 & under, weekly on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Rock and roll with us to a 30-minute playlist that builds social and motor skills. Registration is not required, but you can register for e-mail notification for all Littles Programs at bit.ly/3Sxg1j0.
  4. Littles Library Social: Ages 5 & under, weekly on Thursdays at 11 a.m. Explore, socialize, and play together while building imagination and social skills. Registration is not required, but you can register for e-mail notification for all Littles Programs at bit.ly/3Sxg1j0.

School Age Programs (ages 6-12):

  1. I Made This!: Ages 6-12, in partnership with UNCG’s Recipe for Success. Learn about healthy snacks kids can make, with a little help, using fresh food. Register online at bit.ly/3ILM8DE.
  2. Culinary Kids: Ages 8-12, in partnership with UNCG’s Recipe for Success. Learn about healthy eating and cooking, often using materials from the library’s teaching garden. Register online at bit.ly/3ILM8DE.
  3. Chess Club: Ages 6-12, every other Friday at 4:30 p.m. and one Saturday a month. Practice and play chess with chess players of all levels. Register online at bit.ly/3SvysT7.
  4. Paws to Read: Ages 5-10, every other Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. We help your child build their confidence and fluency when reading aloud by reading to one of our visiting certified therapy dogs. Register for a time slot online at bit.ly/33Ngzd7.
  5. Nintendo Switch Club: Ages 8-12, monthly on the second and third Mondays at 4:30 p.m. Work together on different Nintendo Switch Games, all materials are provided by the library. Register for specific game slots at bit.ly/33tQGzq.
  6. Pokémon Club:  Ages 6-12, every fourth Monday at 4:30 p.m. Learn to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game with our starter decks or bring your Pokémon cards to show new friends. There will be no card trading allowed during the program. Registration is not required, but you can register for e-mail notifications at bit.ly/3QSEI8l.
  7. STEM Club: Ages 7-12, monthly on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. This club will help your child to develop the 21st century learning skills they need with a special focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Register online at bit.ly/3AJPiGs.
  8. Sensory Friendly Story Time: All ages, one Sunday a month at 2 p.m. We welcome neuro-divergent children and their families as we focus on language enrichment, motor and social skills, and sensory free play. Register online at bit.ly/3XHyJ7s.
  9. Crafternoon!: Ages 12 & under, every fourth Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Story Room. Create and make whatever inspires you at our craft program. Registration is not required, but you can register for e-mail notifications at bit.ly/3MzPopA.
  10. LEGO Club: Ages 6-12, schedule-dependent. Build LEGO creations for display in the children’s area glass case. All materials are provided by the library. Register online at bit.ly/3FP7f8o.
  11. Workday Movie: Ages 12 & under, schedule-dependent. Enjoy a movie on teacher work days at the High Point Public Library. Registration is not required, please check our monthly calendar to find the next showing.