Pauline Haass Public Library
Children's Programs
The library welcomes the opportunity to serve children with disabilities. If you or your child require a program to be in accessible format, please notify Youth Services at 262-246-5182 at least 72 hours in advance so arrangements can be made.
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Stories and More
Join us for stories, rhymes, songs,and early literacy fun. No registration required.
Fridays 10:00-10:30 am: September 17 - November 19
Family Storytimes are intended for parents and children of all ages to participate together in a large group setting. Drop in and join us for as many as you’d like. No registration required.
Wednesdays 10:00-10:30 am: September 22 - November 24
Join other families after Family Storytime and Stories & More for an informal playgroup that meets Wednesday and Friday mornings from 10:30-11:30 a.m. No registration required.
Parents or caregivers are welcome, but not required, to sit in Storytime sessions. Registration begins Tuesday, September 7th at 9:30 am.
Tuesdays 6:30-7:00 pm: September 21 - November 23
In this fun group we will listen to books, about the stories, and enjoy a related activity. Registration begins Tuesday, September 7th at 9:30 am.
Thursdays 4:30-5:15 pm: Sept. 16, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9
2nd & 3rd Graders have fun with stories, books,games, crafts, and more. Registration begins Tuesday, September 7th at 9:30 am.
Wednesdays 4:30-5:15 pm: Sept. 22, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15
4th, 5th & 6th Grade Book Discussion
Join other kids to talk about the books we read. Books are provided by the Friends of the Library and will be yours to keep after attending the discussion. Registration begins Tuesday, September 7th at 9:30 am.
Thursdays 4:30-5:15 pm
September 23: Lawn Boy
October 21: Ida B
November 18: The Graveyard Book
December 16: Fablehaven
Young detectives take on the case at our annual Mystery Night on Wednesday, November 10 from 6:30-7:30 pm. Children in grades 1-5 will be part of a team, interview a cast of suspects, search for clues, and try to solve the mystery. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Children must register between October 25 and November 9 to participate.
Bring a lunch for you and your kids and meet at the library for a homeschool get-together. Network with other homeschoolers, share resources, and discuss the nitty-gritty details of homeschooling. Toys and games will be provided. No registration required.
Fridays, Noon-1:00 pm: Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12
Join us in the children’s area for Wii open play gaming events. All ages are welcome to play great family Wii games in a
non-tournament atmosphere.
1:00-4:00 pm, Saturday, September 25; Saturday, October 23; Saturday, November 13;Tuesday, December 28.
No registration required. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult who remains in the building during gaming events.
The Friends of the Library are celebrating their 30-year anniversary this year and to help them celebrate, they are sponsoring two performances of The Reed Marionettes. Bring the entire family to enjoy this entertaining program. Get your face painted between shows by the library’s teen advisory board. No registration required.
October 2: 1:00 & 3:00 shows
What else do we offer?
Where else can you take a journey on the Titanic, go to camp with Arthur, read someone else's diary, join the Gypsy Circus with Madeline or help Corduroy find his pocket? The Pauline Haass Public Library Children’s Area holds these adventures and many more as you go on a treasure hunt through the shelves of the Library.
Our Treasure Chest is filled with:
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Group Visits
Daycare, preschool, and elementary school
classes, as well as scout troops and other groups of children located in Sussex
and Lisbon are invited
to tour the library. Arrangements can be made with a Youth Service's staff
member in person or by phone at 262-246-5182. Sessions are typically
thirty minutes in length. Upon request, staff members will also visit school
classrooms.
The library staff is committed to providing
the very best service to library customers. Let us help you find a favorite
picture book for reading aloud, recommend a book that will make a young
sports fan eager to read, or locate the information that is needed to finish
a school assignment.
The library welcomes the opportunity to
serve children with disabilities. If you or your child require special
help in order to use the library’s services, or require that a program
be in an accessible format, please let a staff member know.
The library strives to provide a positive library experience for each child and family. It is important to us that you enjoy your library visit. Please let us know how we can help.
