Howell Carnegie Library Events for Children/Families

Events Between 04-10-2026 and 05-10-2026

Read, Music, Play (RMP) (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers)

April 13, 2026 11:00AM-11:20AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Monday, January 5, through Monday, April 20, 2026. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

STEAM Club Jr.: Spring Peep Experiments (grades K-2)

April 13, 2026 06:00PM-06:30PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (18 seats)

Our STEAM Club Jr. explores Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math principles for younger elementary students. This month, kids will explore simple science concepts through fun, hands-on experiments using colorful marshmallow Peeps. We’ll make guesses, watch what happens, and learn together through playful discovery.

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Monday, March 30. 

Please stay home if you are sick.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Read, Music, Play (RMP) (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers)

April 14, 2026 09:30AM-09:50AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Tuesday, January 6, through Tuesday, April 21, 2026. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Read, Music, Play (RMP) at 2|42 Community Center (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers)

April 14, 2026 11:15AM-11:35AM @ 2|42 Community Church (no seat limit)

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays. Before or after the class, you are welcome to play and socialize with others at the 2|42 playscape. 

This drop-in session is held at 2|42 Community Center and runs from Tuesday, January 6, through Tuesday, April 21, 2026. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Once you arrive at 2|42, meet library staff in the "Kids Park" room. Thank you to our partner, 2|42 Community Church, for providing the space for this class.

Family Early Literacy Class (ages 3-5 with parents/caregivers)

April 15, 2026 11:00AM-11:30AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

Our Family Early Literacy Class is geared toward 3- to 5-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Each class consists of 30 minutes of songs, stories, rhymes/fingerplays, and letter recognition, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Wednesday, January 7, through Wednesday, April 22, 2026. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Family Early Literacy Class (ages 3-5 with parents/caregivers)

April 16, 2026 09:30AM-10:00AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

Our Family Early Literacy Class is geared toward 3- to 5-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Each class consists of 30 minutes of songs, stories, rhymes/fingerplays, and letter recognition, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Thursday, January 8, through Thursday, April 23, 2026. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Homeschool Creators (grades K-5)

April 16, 2026 11:00AM-11:30AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

This program complements students' homeschooling curriculum, providing art, craft, or science projects led by library staff. This week, participants will use shaving cream and watercolors to make printed art.

Drop-in; no registration required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

See our Family Early Literacy Class for 3- to 5-year-olds who are not yet in kindergarten.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Read, Music, Play (RMP) (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers)

April 20, 2026 11:00AM-11:20AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Monday, January 5, through Monday, April 20, 2026. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

LEGO Club: Brick City (grades K-5)

April 20, 2026 06:00PM-06:45PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (14 seats)

If you love building and creating, you'll love our LEGO Club! Each session features a different LEGO-themed activity. This month, kids will work in teams to construct buildings to create a LEGO Club Brick City! Each team will be assigned a different structure to create.

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Monday, April 6. 

Please note:

  • A minimum of 8 registered participants is necessary for this event to proceed as scheduled. 
  • Stay home if you are sick.
  • Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Read, Music, Play (RMP) (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers)

April 21, 2026 09:30AM-09:50AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Tuesday, January 6, through Tuesday, April 21, 2026. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Read, Music, Play (RMP) at 2|42 Community Center (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers)

April 21, 2026 11:15AM-11:35AM @ 2|42 Community Church (no seat limit)

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays. Before or after the class, you are welcome to play and socialize with others at the 2|42 playscape. 

This drop-in session is held at 2|42 Community Center and runs from Tuesday, January 6, through Tuesday, April 21, 2026. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Once you arrive at 2|42, meet library staff in the "Kids Park" room. Thank you to our partner, 2|42 Community Church, for providing the space for this class.

Little Explorers (ages 2-6 with parents/caregivers)

April 21, 2026 06:00PM-06:30PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

You and your child will build early literacy skills while exploring with the senses and interacting with an array of sensory stations.

Drop-in; no registration required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Family Early Literacy Class (ages 3-5 with parents/caregivers)

April 22, 2026 11:00AM-11:30AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

Our Family Early Literacy Class is geared toward 3- to 5-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Each class consists of 30 minutes of songs, stories, rhymes/fingerplays, and letter recognition, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Wednesday, January 7, through Wednesday, April 22, 2026. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Family Early Literacy Class (ages 3-5 with parents/caregivers)

April 23, 2026 09:30AM-10:00AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

Our Family Early Literacy Class is geared toward 3- to 5-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Each class consists of 30 minutes of songs, stories, rhymes/fingerplays, and letter recognition, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Thursday, January 8, through Thursday, April 23, 2026. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Homeschool Creators (grades K-5)

April 23, 2026 11:00AM-11:30AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

This program complements students' homeschooling curriculum, providing art, craft, or science projects led by library staff. This week, participants will build a nest or shelter for a marshmallow Peep using toothpicks and jelly beans.

Drop-in; no registration required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

See our Family Early Literacy Class for 3- to 5-year-olds who are not yet in kindergarten.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Little Explorers (ages 2-6 with parents/caregivers)

April 25, 2026 10:00AM-10:30AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

You and your child will build early literacy skills while exploring with the senses and interacting with an array of sensory stations.

Drop-in; no registration required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Crafting in full bloom (ages 6-12 with parents/caregivers)

April 25, 2026 01:00PM-03:00PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

Young makers will celebrate the season by creating spring-inspired art projects, either independently or with a parent/caregiver. All supplies will be provided.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Happy Little Painting: Kids Edition (grades 1-5)

April 28, 2026 06:00PM-06:45PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (25 seats)

Library staff will lead elementary students through independent explorations of different techniques, media, and artistic styles to create their own masterpieces. This month, participants will use paint and brushes on canvas to explore concentric circles and the work of artist Wassily Kandinsky.

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Tuesday, April 14.  

Please stay home if you are sick.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

STEAM Club Jr.: Pollinators (grades K-2)

May 04, 2026 06:00PM-06:45PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (14 seats)

Our STEAM Club Jr. explores Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math principles for younger elementary students. This month, participants will learn about pollinators and build a bee house.

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Monday, April 20. 

Please stay home if you are sick.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.