December
Santa Visit
Wednesday, December 4th, 4:00pm-6:00pm
No walk-ins past 5:45pm
Come out to meet Santa, get a picture, tell him what you want for Christmas, and have a cookie! 1 printed and digital photo will be provided.
Mrs. Claus Visit and Cookie Decorating
Tuesday, December 10th, 5:30pm
Join us for a magical afternoon with Mrs. Claus at our special Storytime event! She’ll share enchanting tales from the North Pole, revealing all the delightful happenings in Santa’s workshop. Then, get ready to unleash your creativity as we decorate cookies together, turning treats into festive masterpieces!
Winter Reading Challenge
December 16th- February 17th
Join in on the Garden City Library Winter Reading Challenge! Sign up, read, and cozy up with a good book this season.
Read 1 book or 1 hour a week for 7 weeks and earn a prize.
Nailed it or Failed it: Holiday Treat Decorating ~ Tween & Teen Night
Tuesday, December 17th, 5:30-7:00pm, Ages 8-17
Inspired by the Netflix show, we will attempt to decorate Pinterest-worthy, fancy and fun holiday treats. No skills required, but it wouldn’t hurt. Join us for a sure-to-be hilarious time and a chance to win a prize. Limited supplies. Registration required. Please call (208)-472-2942 to register.
Puppet Show
Friday, December 20, 11:00am
Get ready for a family-friendly spectacle that’ll have you laughing and cheering. After the show, stick around for a crafty adventure that’s bound to spark your child’s creativity.
Dec: The Gingerbread Man
Noon New Years
Tuesday, December 31st, 11:00am
Ring in the New Year early with a fun-filled celebration designed just for kids! Join us for a festive party where we’ll make awesome crafts, snack on yummy treats, count down to the “noon” year, and even raise a kid-friendly toast to say goodbye to 2023. It’s the perfect way for little ones to get in on the New Year’s fun, all before bedtime!
Music & Movement
Mondays, 10:30am
Get ready to groove at our Music and Movement time! Jump, dance, and sing along with action stories, lively songs, and thrilling activities. Shake those egg shakers, ring those bells, and let the music move you!
Preschool STEAM Storytime
Tuesdays, 10:00am, ages 3-7
It’s time for hands-on learning every week with stories, songs, and activities that will spark a love for reading and learning!
Kindergarten Readiness
Wednesdays, 11:00am, Ages 3-6
New session starts December 4th
Get ready to turn your tiny humans (aged 3-6) into kindergarten superheroes with this 6-week session! We’ll be on a wild ride of name writing, ABC adventuring, and mastering the art of raising hands like true classroom champs. Registration is required. Please call (208)-472-2942 to register.
Toddler Tunes & Tales
Thursdays, 10:00am
Gear up for a whirlwind of fun with our energetic storytime! It’s a perfect blend of captivating stories, toe-tapping tunes, groovy moves, and loads of learning! After storytime we will dive into 30 minutes of open play, complete with rotating take-home treasures such as books, crafts, and learning materials.
Tween Zone
Thursdays, 5:00pm, Ages 8-15,
Join us for an awesome new activity each week! Science experiments, art projects, or games. No matter what the activity, it is gonna be a fun time with friends. Snacks are always provided!