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FEATURED Children’s and Middle School Programs – Registration required as noted.
HOME SCHOOL MEETUP – FIRE SAFETY
March 27 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Jeff Weisner, fire chief of the Town of McCandless, will present fire safety and prevention for homeschool children (Kindergarten and up) and their families.
This session of Homeschool Meet-up will take place at the Town of McCandless Town Hall.
Registration is required – Please register each person attending separately as space is limited. Please plan on staying with your child.
TITANIC EXPERIMENTS!
April 14 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Become a scientist and dive into the science behind the world’s most famous ship! In Titanic Experiments, young engineers and ocean explorers will discover how science and engineering played a role in the story of the Titanic. Through hands-on experiments, participants will test buoyancy, build “unsinkable” ships, and explore the icy science of icebergs and temperature. Will your ship stay afloat—or sink like the Titanic? Join us for an hour of discovery, creativity, and STEM fun! This program is for ages 8 to 12 years old.
Children’s ONGOING Programs – Registration required as noted.
LAB MICE – Mondays at 10 a.m. OR 1 p.m.
A STEAM-based hands-on storytime for children 3 1/2 to 6 years of age. Each week we will read a story, talk about what happened then do a hands-on STEAM activity related
to the book. Registration is required. Please register each attending child separately.
Session 1:
February 2, 9, 16, 23 and March 2, 2026
10 a.m. Registration
1 p.m. Registration
Session 2:
March 16, 23, 30, April 6, and 13, 2026
10 a.m. Registration
1 p.m. Registration
IT’S TIME FOR CREATIVE THURSDAY! – Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in Room 108
January 22 through April 20; October 1 through December 17 (Except Thanksgiving Day, November 26)
Children aged 3 to 6 years old can drop in for a cute, quick, 15-minute craft to make and take home. Stop by Room 108 in the Children’s Department for this casual crafting time with Ms. Kim.
No registration is required.
TWEEN WRITING GROUP – First Wednesday of each month from 4:30 to 5:30 in Room 108
March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2
Are you a 4th-7th grader who enjoys creative writing? Would you like to meet other students with similar interests? Whether you are already deep into an ongoing writing project or unsure where to start, join us once a month for writing games, group writing exercises, and interesting prompts. Bring your notebook or laptop: there will be plenty of unstructured time to start a new project or continue working on an old one, as well as opportunities to share your work (if you wish). Light snacks will be provided. Registration is not required.
If no more than one participant is in the room 15 minutes past the program start time, the program will be canceled.
POKEMON MASTERS CLUB – First and Third Tuesdays of each month from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 108
February 17; March 3 and 17; April 7 and 21; May 5 and 19; June 2 and 16; July 7 and 21; August 4 and 18; September 1 and 15; October 6 and 20; November 3 and 17; December 1 and 15
Calling all Pokémon Trainers! We’re challenging Trainers ages 6 to 13 to come and dive into the Pokémon world with us. Trade and show off your cards, tackle a fun Pokémon-themed activity, and test your skills with Pokémon games! Bring your own cards and games from home to join the action and battle alongside fellow Trainers. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player—our Pokémon Experts are here to help!
No registration required.
If no more than one participant is in the room 15 minutes past the program start time, the program will be canceled.
POK
EMON JUNIORS STORYTIME – Second Friday of each month from 1 to 2 p.m. in Room 148-2
March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11
Gotta catch ’em all! Young Pokémon fans ages 3 to 6 are invited to join us for an hour of Pokemon storytime adventures. Join us for epic Pokémon stories and a hands-on crafting activity that will bring your favorite Pokémon to life. Explore, create, and let your imagination run wild with your favorite pocket monsters! Feel free to bring your cards to play and trade with friends!
Registration is required (click date above to register for that date’s program).
ANIMAL CROSSING CLUB – Second Tuesday each month from 4 to 5 p.m. in Room 148-2
March 10, April 14, May 12, June 16, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8
Good afternoon, Mayor! Villagers ages 10 to 16 can join us as we collaboratively build Northland’s island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons on the Switch. Villagers may bring their own Switches to show off their own islands, but no experience with the game is necessary to participate. No registration required.
If no more than one participant is in the room at 15 minutes past the program start time, the program will be cancelled.
NORTHLAND CHILDREN’S CHESS CLUB – Third Wednesday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Rooms 148-1 & 2
February 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 
19, September 16, October 21, November 18, and December 16
Kids in kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to drop in on the third Wednesday of each month to enjoy chess instruction, chess puzzles, and play pick-up games.
No registration is required.
K to 4th grade parents must remain in the building during club time. High school chess players: contact Children & Teen Services to see how you can earn community service volunteer hours!
FAMILY STORYTIME – Select Saturdays at 11 a.m. in Room 148-1
February 21; March 7 and 21; April 4 and 18; May 2 and 16
Families of all kinds are welcome at this storytime! We’ll read stories and sing songs (and sometimes do a craft). This program is best suited for children of preschool and early elementary age, but all ages are welcome.
Registration is not required.
Middle School ONGOING Programs – Registration required as noted.
POKEMON MASTERS CLUB – First and Third Tuesdays of each month from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 108
February 17; March 3 and 17; April 7 and 21; May 5 and 19; June 2 and 16; July 7 and 21; August 4 and 18; September 1 and 15; October 6 and 20; November 3 and 17; December 1 and 15
Calling all Pokémon Trainers! We’re challenging Trainers ages 6 to 13 to come and dive into the Pokémon world with us. Trade and show off your cards, tackle a fun Pokémon-themed activity, and test your skills with Pokémon games! Bring your own cards and games from home to join the action and battle alongside fellow Trainers. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player—our Pokémon Experts are here to help!
No registration required.
If no more than one participant is in the room 15 minutes past the program start time, the program will be canceled.
TWEEN WRITING GROUP – First Wednesday of each month from 4 to 5:30 in Room 108
March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2
Are you a 4th-7th grader who enjoys creative writing? Would you like to meet other students with similar interests? Whether you are already deep into an ongoing writing project or unsure where to start, join us once a month for writing games, group writing exercises, and interesting prompts. Bring your notebook or laptop: there will be plenty of unstructured time to start a new project or continue working on an old one, as well as opportunities to share your work (if you wish). Light snacks will be provided.
Registration is not required.
If no more than one participant is in the room 15 minutes past the program start time, the program will be canceled.
COCOA CLUB FOR TWEENS – Second and fourth Wednesday of select months from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 108
February 25; March 11 and 25; September 9 and 23; October 14 and 28; November 11 and 20 (Friday); December 9 and 18 (Friday)
Come unwind at the library on Wednesdays with Cocoa Club! Sip hot chocolate, listen to a great story, and enjoy a calm craft or coloring activity with friends. Feel free to bring your homework as well! Cocoa Club is a cozy midweek break made just for tweens. We’ll choose our story together! Bring your own mug or use one of ours.
Registration is required.
NORTHLAND CHILDREN’S CHESS CLUB – Third Wednesday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Rooms 148-1 &2
February 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 21, November 18, and December 16
Kids in kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to drop in on the third Wednesday of each month to enjoy chess instruction, chess puzzles, and play pick-up games.
No registration is required.
K to 4th grade parents must remain in the building during club time. High school chess players: contact Children & Teen Services to see how you can earn community service volunteer hours!
