We were pleased to host Nathaniel Pierce, cellist and tenor, at the library for the second time on March 3! Nathaniel has performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. and has been a featured soloist with numerous symphonies around the country. He is the Artistic Director and Co-Founder of the Anchorage Chamber Music Festival […]
On behalf of the Youth Services staff at the library, THANK YOU to all of the children, teens, and families who participated in “Summer at the Library.” More than 2,000 youth, ages 0-18, participated in our reading program and more than 5,700 people attended more than 100 library events between June 1 – August 15! […]
Parents and caregivers, do you want to help your child get ready for and succeed at reading but aren’t sure where to start? We’ve got you covered! Join us at the library for two evenings of discussions with UW-Eau Claire professors about science-based strategies for supporting your child’s reading development at home. The first session: […]
Are you a parent, grandparent, caregiver, or educator of children ages 0-5? Did you know that engaging young children in musical experiences builds connections in their brain and contributes to the development of language and math skills? The impact of music is incredible, and it doesn’t take much to create a musical experience for your children. […]
As 2023 draws to a close (Can you believe it?!), Youth Services staff has been reflecting on some of the most exciting contributions to children and teen literature this year. We have compiled our absolute favorites to share with you. We trust there will be titles on this list that will become (or maybe already […]
As the Summer Library Program draws to a close, we want to thank all the children, teens, and families who participated in our summer events and summer reading program! THANK YOU! We hope your children discovered great books and that your family was able to enjoy one or more storytime, Dabble Box Open Lab, Thursday […]
Do you need book ideas for your kids this summer? We’ve got you covered! With thousands of book options for kids, it can be challenging to find the right fit for your child, and the Youth Services Staff is here to help: Book Lists at the Library Youth Services maintains a “Great Reads” binder that […]
Calling all Elephant and Piggie fans for an Elephant and Piggie PARTY!! FUN FACT: The last Elephant and Piggie book (The Thank You Book) was published more than seven years ago. Still, the 25 titles in this series are consistently among the most popular and loved books at the library. Join us as we celebrate […]
Do you have a baby, toddler, or preschool-aged child? Sign them up for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. This self-paced reading program helps parents prepare their young children for one of life’s big milestones: kindergarten. Reading early and often with your child helps them develop early literacy skills that will later help them learn how to […]
