Third Thursday in January will offer passport to China

The Rensselaer Library’s Third Thursday Club program will provide a passport to adventure for kids in grades 1-5 as those in attendance learn about China on Thursday, January 15 from 4-5 pm. This hour long program will include fun facts about China and its people, as well as Chinese games, activities, crafts, and a passport that will be stamped for each country visited during Third Thursday Club Programs.

Space is limited, and registration is required to attend. Register online or by visiting or calling the Rensselaer Library at 866-5881.

Wheatfield Library offers winter after school program

Kids in grades K-5 are invited to attend an After School Program at the Wheatfield Library, Thursday, January 15 from 3:30-4:30 pm. This hour long program will have a winter theme, and will include snacks, stories, and winter crafts.

Registration is required to attend. Register online or by visiting or calling the Wheatfield Library, 956-3774.

Wheatfield Library invites preschoolers to dinosaur story time

Terrible Lizard Lovers age 3-5 will be happy to know that the Wheatfield Library is offering a one time session of Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds with a Dinosaur Theme on Monday, January 19 from 4:30-5 pm. This half hour long Story Time Session will include a story and other age appropriate activities.

Registration is required to attend. Register online or by visiting or calling the Wheatfield Library at 956-3774.

Wheatfield Library offers one-time
"Fancy Nancy" storytime for preschoolers

Preschoolers age 3-5 will discover the fun antics of Fancy Nancy when they attend a special session of “Fancy Nancy” Story Time at the Wheatfield Library on Tuesday, January 20 from 4:30-5 pm. This one time Story Time session will include a story and other fun age appropriate activities.

Registration is required to attend. Register online or by visiting or calling the Wheatfield Library at 956-3774.

Have you checked out what Oliver has been up to lately?

Oliver K. Woodman came to visit Jasper County during the month of October as part of “Books to Bridge the Region” reading initiative.

He has enjoyed his time here so much he has stayed around a while, visiting with people and places.

To find out more about Oliver, read his on-going travel diary here on our website, and check back to see new updates.

You can also read all about Oliver in The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman, written by Darcy Pattison. The book tells the tale of Oliver, a little wooden man making his way across country.

Introducing Tumblebooks for Kids!

Jasper County Public Library now offers Tumblebooks e-books and e-audiobooks for our patrons. These animated, talking picture books are a favorite with kids, parents and teachers and can help young readers grow stronger or let avid readers enjoy books in a whole new way.

There are also books in other languages to help skills in Spanish and French. Keep checking to find new books, puzzles and games as well as other teaching resources.

We hope you love this addition to the JCPL online services!

Storytime & Book Clubs
at the Library

Lapsit Storytime Age 1
Toddler Time Ages 2-3
Library Kids Ages 3-5
Third Thursday Club Grades 1-4

More library events To see only kids programs, use the limit by audience option and select kids.

Have you listened to a good book lately? Try looking through our audio book collection for your favorite stories. Perfect for trips, chores, or any time at all.

Leap Pad @ the Library!

The Jasper County Public Library has Leap Pad and Leapster learning systems available for use in the library. For more information, check with the Childrens department at your local library!

Kid-friendly Links

FEMA's The Disaster Area is a kid-friendly website that has useful information about thunderstorms, tornadoes, wildfires and even national security emergencies.

Bicycle Safety Activity Kit
Learn about bicycle safety with this friendly guide and games from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

DK Kids Channel Fun
DK makes some of the fact books you like to read. They also have games, music and more in this fun site.

Kids @ Random
Random House, publishers of several of your favorite kids books (as well as books for teens and grownups), has this webpage that links to dozens of fun pages about your favorite stories and characters.