Youth
Programs
Youth services is getting a lot sweeter for the holidays! Starting November 22nd through the month of December, you can come play life-size candy land with your family through the department!
Shop the Scholastic Book Fair for books, journals, and other fun gift ideas for the holidays! When you buy from our fair, you are helping Hutchinson Public Library raise funds to purchase books for our collection!
When: Friday, November 29th through Saturday, December 7th
Where: Children’s Activity Room
Hours: 10am – 7:30pm Mon-Thurs,
10am – 5:30pm Fri-Sat
During the whole month of November the Hutchinson Zoo is partnering with the us to encourage you and your family to read more about our local ecosystem: the prairie! This endangered ecosystem is home to many animals and are all featured in Donna Bateman’s book: “Out on the Prairie”.
By checking out this book at the library in November, you will receive two free train tickets for the Prairie Thunder Railroad at the Hutchinson Zoo! Keep in mind, the book will only be able to be checked out for one week at a time to allow more families to participate. Two copies of the book are available to check out.
Monthly Programs
Read to Rover
Read to Rover
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Second Thursday of Every Month
Studies show that children gain confidence when reading to dogs. Whether your child is a pre-reader, just learning to read, or is a proficient reader, they will enjoy this fun program. When readers get three punches on their punch card, they get a free book! This program is in partnership with Hutchinson Kennel Club Therapy Dogs.
LEGO® at the Library
First Saturday of the Month
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Youth Services Activity Room
Learn about creative ways to build and explore your own ingenuity and imagination, and socialize with other LEGO fans! Check out our collection of LEGO books as well.
This is a free program, does not require registration, and is suitable for children & families ages 3 – 12 (younger children should be carefully monitored because of choking hazards). Building prompts and challenges may be provided by library staff, but are not mandatory.
Children’s Chess Club
Second Saturday of Every Month
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Youth Services Area
Come play and learn strategies from a chess instructor!