Howell Carnegie Library Events for Children/Families

Events Between 10-25-2025 and 11-24-2025

Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt

October 27, 2025 09:00AM-07:00PM @ (no seat limit)

Stop by the Youth Services Department to pick up a Pumpkin-themed scavenger hunt. Show your completed scavenger hunt to library staff to get a prize!

The scavenger hunt will run October 7-31.

Please stay home if you are sick.

 

Parent Child Workshop (Late Fall Session) (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers)

October 27, 2025 09:15AM-10:15AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (45 seats)

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Monday, October 13, for this session (October 27-November 24). Please individually register EACH parent, child, and infant who will be attending.

The Parent Child Workshop is for children 6 months to 3 years old and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Siblings 5 years and younger are also welcome. Spend time together, play, experience art activities, and meet new friends. Community Resource Specialists informally discuss child development, speech and hearing, nutrition, and play and movement. 

Workshop format: 

  • The workshop is a place to connect with other families and community members while spending time playing with your child. During unstructured playtime, families are encouraged to move about the room exploring different types of play, including dramatic, construction, language, gross motor, fine motor, and an art/activity station. While playing with your child, you can informally discuss any concerns or questions you have with that week’s Community Resource Specialist. 
  • After about 50 minutes of unstructured playtime, we have about 5 minutes of clean-up, where everyone helps put toys back into bins and closes the lids. 
  • After clean-up time, we will have a brief circle time to sing songs and rhymes together before the workshop ends.

Guidelines for the workshop:

  • The Parent Child Workshop is designed to give you or your caregiver a special time with your child for playing, reading, and spending interactive quality time together.
  • Please handle situations concerning your child in a quiet, gentle manner.
  • Remain with your child at all times. 
  • With the exception of bottles necessary for infants, no food is allowed in the room. 
  • Library staff will be in the area at all times available to offer assistance as information and resource specialists.
  • Please stay home if you or your child is sick.

What to expect this week:

  • This week’s Community Resource Specialist focuses on the library and literacy. 
  • This week’s art/activity station will feature coloring and twisting a coffee filter to turn it into a butterfly.

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.

Please individually register EACH parent, child, and infant who will be attending.

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

October 27, 2025 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, September 8, through Monday, December 15, 2025. 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: Monster Edition (grades K-5)

October 27, 2025 06:00PM-06:45PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (20 seats)

If you love building and creating, you'll love our LEGO Club! Each session features a different LEGO-themed activity. This month, participants will use their imaginations to build spooky LEGO monsters — then we’ll shine a spotlight on their creations to cast giant monster shadows on the wall!

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Monday, October 13. 

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)

October 28, 2025 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, September 9, through Tuesday, December 16, 2025. 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)

October 28, 2025 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, September 9, through Tuesday, December 16, 2025. 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)

October 29, 2025 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, September 10, through Wednesday, December 17, 2025. 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)

October 30, 2025 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, September 11, through Thursday, December 18, 2025. 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)

October 30, 2025 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 do a pumpkin investigation by measuring, weighing, and recording their observations. 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.

Parent Child Workshop (Late Fall Session) (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers)

November 03, 2025 09:15AM-10:15AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (45 seats)

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Monday, October 13, for this session (October 27-November 24). Please individually register EACH parent, child, and infant who will be attending.

The Parent Child Workshop is for children 6 months to 3 years old and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Siblings 5 years and younger are also welcome. Spend time together, play, experience art activities, and meet new friends. Community Resource Specialists informally discuss child development, speech and hearing, nutrition, and play and movement. 

Workshop format: 

  • The workshop is a place to connect with other families and community members while spending time playing with your child. During unstructured playtime, families are encouraged to move about the room exploring different types of play, including dramatic, construction, language, gross motor, fine motor, and an art/activity station. While playing with your child, you can informally discuss any concerns or questions you have with that week’s Community Resource Specialist. 
  • After about 50 minutes of unstructured playtime, we have about 5 minutes of clean-up, where everyone helps put toys back into bins and closes the lids. 
  • After clean-up time, we will have a brief circle time to sing songs and rhymes together before the workshop ends.

Guidelines for the workshop:

  • The Parent Child Workshop is designed to give you or your caregiver a special time with your child for playing, reading, and spending interactive quality time together.
  • Please handle situations concerning your child in a quiet, gentle manner.
  • Remain with your child at all times. 
  • With the exception of bottles necessary for infants, no food is allowed in the room. 
  • Library staff will be in the area at all times available to offer assistance as information and resource specialists.
  • Please stay home if you or your child is sick.

What to expect this week:

  • This week’s Community Resource Specialist focuses on speech and hearing. 
  • This week’s art/activity station will feature gluing shapes onto paper.

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.

Please individually register EACH parent, child, and infant who will be attending.

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

November 03, 2025 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, September 8, through Monday, December 15, 2025. 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) (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers)

November 04, 2025 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, September 9, through Tuesday, December 16, 2025. 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)

November 04, 2025 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, September 9, through Tuesday, December 16, 2025. 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.

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

November 04, 2025 06:00PM-06:45PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (20 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 explore the work of artist Georgia O'Keeffe.

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Tuesday, October 21.  

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)

November 05, 2025 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, September 10, through Wednesday, December 17, 2025. 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)

November 06, 2025 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, September 11, through Thursday, December 18, 2025. 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)

November 06, 2025 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 tissue paper and glue to create a masterpiece on canvas.
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.

Family Fall Crafts (ages 3-10 with parents/caregivers)

November 08, 2025 11:00AM-02:00PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

Children and their parents/caregivers can celebrate the season by creating fall-themed art projects together. All supplies will be provided. 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.

Parent Child Workshop (Late Fall Session) (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers)

November 10, 2025 09:15AM-10:15AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (45 seats)

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Monday, October 13, for this session (October 27-November 24). Please individually register EACH parent, child, and infant who will be attending.

The Parent Child Workshop is for children 6 months to 3 years old and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Siblings 5 years and younger are also welcome. Spend time together, play, experience art activities, and meet new friends. Community Resource Specialists informally discuss child development, speech and hearing, nutrition, and play and movement. 

Workshop format: 

  • The workshop is a place to connect with other families and community members while spending time playing with your child. During unstructured playtime, families are encouraged to move about the room exploring different types of play, including dramatic, construction, language, gross motor, fine motor, and an art/activity station. While playing with your child, you can informally discuss any concerns or questions you have with that week’s Community Resource Specialist. 
  • After about 50 minutes of unstructured playtime, we have about 5 minutes of clean-up, where everyone helps put toys back into bins and closes the lids. 
  • After clean-up time, we will have a brief circle time to sing songs and rhymes together before the workshop ends.

Guidelines for the workshop:

  • The Parent Child Workshop is designed to give you or your caregiver a special time with your child for playing, reading, and spending interactive quality time together.
  • Please handle situations concerning your child in a quiet, gentle manner.
  • Remain with your child at all times. 
  • With the exception of bottles necessary for infants, no food is allowed in the room. 
  • Library staff will be in the area at all times available to offer assistance as information and resource specialists.
  • Please stay home if you or your child is sick.

What to expect this week:

  • This week’s Community Resource Specialist focuses on child development. 
  • This week’s art/activity station will feature exploring and playing with Play-Doh (you’ll be able to bring some home!).

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.

Please individually register EACH parent, child, and infant who will be attending.

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

November 10, 2025 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, September 8, through Monday, December 15, 2025. 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: Respiration Station (grades 3-6)

November 10, 2025 06:00PM-06:45PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (20 seats)

Our STEAM Club explores Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math principles for upper elementary students. This month, participants will explore the amazing respiratory system and learn how our lungs keep us going every day. Then, they'll build a working lung model using simple materials to see breathing in action!

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Monday, October 27. 

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)

November 11, 2025 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, September 9, through Tuesday, December 16, 2025. 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)

November 11, 2025 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, September 9, through Tuesday, December 16, 2025. 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.

Adaptive Literacy Class (for ages 6-17 with developmental/neurological disabilities and parents/caregivers)

November 12, 2025 09:30AM-10:00AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (15 seats)

This free literacy class features rhymes, songs, stories, and a letter of the day for ages 6-17 with developmental and/or neurological disabilities and their caregivers. A visual schedule and timer, fidgets, and other adaptive tools will be on hand. Please feel free to bring your own as well. 

Parents/caregivers will participate with their child(ren). Registration is required and begins at 9am on Wednesday, September 24. Please register the name of one person from each group/family who will be attending and indicate how many in your group/family plan to attend.

View our Storytime Social Story here to get ready for your trip to the library.

Please note:

  • You may bring your favorite fidgets or comfort items.
  • A minimum of 6 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.

Today's class will feature:

  • Welcome Song
  • Itsy Bitsy Spider
  • Letter of the Day
  • Rhyme
  • Book
  • Song: Count to 100
  • Song with scarves

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

November 12, 2025 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, September 10, through Wednesday, December 17, 2025. 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.

Tail Waggin' Tutors (grades K-6)

November 12, 2025 05:45PM-06:00PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (3 seats)

Read aloud to a trained therapy dog in a relaxed environment. No pressure—just the dog, its handler, and the child. Sign up for a 10- to 15-minute time slot; multiple sessions are available—check the calendar for other times. 

Read more about Therapy Dogs International's Tail Waggin' Tutors program.

There is limited availability for walk-ins, so please register to secure your time. Registration begins at 9am on Wednesday, October 29.

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.

Tail Waggin' Tutors (grades K-6)

November 12, 2025 06:00PM-06:15PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (3 seats)

Read aloud to a trained therapy dog in a relaxed environment. No pressure—just the dog, its handler, and the child. Sign up for a 10- to 15-minute time slot; multiple sessions are available—check the calendar for other times. 

Read more about Therapy Dogs International's Tail Waggin' Tutors program.

There is limited availability for walk-ins, so please register to secure your time. Registration begins at 9am on Wednesday, October 29.

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.

Tail Waggin' Tutors (grades K-6)

November 12, 2025 06:15PM-06:30PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (3 seats)

Read aloud to a trained therapy dog in a relaxed environment. No pressure—just the dog, its handler, and the child. Sign up for a 10- to 15-minute time slot; multiple sessions are available—check the calendar for other times. 

Read more about Therapy Dogs International's Tail Waggin' Tutors program.

There is limited availability for walk-ins, so please register to secure your time. Registration begins at 9am on Wednesday, October 29.

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.

Tail Waggin' Tutors (grades K-6)

November 12, 2025 06:30PM-06:45PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (3 seats)

Read aloud to a trained therapy dog in a relaxed environment. No pressure—just the dog, its handler, and the child. Sign up for a 10- to 15-minute time slot; multiple sessions are available—check the calendar for other times. 

Read more about Therapy Dogs International's Tail Waggin' Tutors program.

There is limited availability for walk-ins, so please register to secure your time. Registration begins at 9am on Wednesday, October 29.

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)

November 13, 2025 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, September 11, through Thursday, December 18, 2025. 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)

November 13, 2025 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 explore leaves by doing leaf rubbings with crayons and paper. 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.

Parent Child Workshop (Late Fall Session) (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers)

November 17, 2025 09:15AM-10:15AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (45 seats)

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Monday, October 13, for this session (October 27-November 24). Please individually register EACH parent, child, and infant who will be attending.

The Parent Child Workshop is for children 6 months to 3 years old and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Siblings 5 years and younger are also welcome. Spend time together, play, experience art activities, and meet new friends. Community Resource Specialists informally discuss child development, speech and hearing, nutrition, and play and movement.

Workshop format:

  • The workshop is a place to connect with other families and community members while spending time playing with your child. During unstructured playtime, families are encouraged to move about the room exploring different types of play, including dramatic, construction, language, gross motor, fine motor, and an art/activity station. While playing with your child, you can informally discuss any concerns or questions you have with that week’s Community Resource Specialist. 
  • After about 50 minutes of unstructured playtime, we have about 5 minutes of clean-up, where everyone helps put toys back into bins and closes the lids. 
  • After clean-up time, we will have a brief circle time to sing songs and rhymes together before the workshop ends.

Guidelines for the workshop:

  • The Parent Child Workshop is designed to give you or your caregiver a special time with your child for playing, reading, and spending interactive quality time together.
  • Please handle situations concerning your child in a quiet, gentle manner.
  • Remain with your child at all times. 
  • With the exception of bottles necessary for infants, no food is allowed in the room. 
  • Library staff will be in the area at all times available to offer assistance as information and resource specialists.
  • Please stay home if you or your child is sick.

What to expect this week:

  • This week’s Community Resource Specialist focuses on nutrition. 
  • This week’s art/activity station will feature scooping, pouring, touching, and playing with rice.

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.

Please individually register EACH parent, child, and infant who will be attending.

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

November 17, 2025 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, September 8, through Monday, December 15, 2025. 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.: Tales & Terrariums (grades K-2)

November 17, 2025 06:00PM-06:30PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (14 seats)

Our STEAM Club Jr. explores the principles of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math for younger elementary students. This month, participants will explore the magic of plant life, learn basic science concepts, and get creative with soil, seeds, and simple materials. We’ll begin by reading Caterpillar and Bean by Martin Jenkins—a book that follows the journey of a tiny bean seed as it grows into a plant. Then, we'll bring the story to life by creating our very own mini terrariums to take home! Come ready to read, build, and grow!

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Monday, November 3. 

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)

November 18, 2025 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, September 9, through Tuesday, December 16, 2025. 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)

November 18, 2025 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, September 9, through Tuesday, December 16, 2025. 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)

November 19, 2025 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, September 10, through Wednesday, December 17, 2025. 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)

November 20, 2025 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, September 11, through Thursday, December 18, 2025. 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)

November 20, 2025 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 observe the buoyancy of unpopped corn using a cup, vinegar, and popcorn kernels. 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.

Gingerbread House Decorating Contest

November 23, 2025 12:00PM-04:00PM @ Information Desk (70 seats)

Get ready for a festive, hands-on celebration of creativity with our Gingerbread House Decorating Contest- with a unique twist: no candy, no frosting, no gumdrops. Instead, we're challenging participants to think outside the (gingerbread) box and use only non-edible materials to bring their gingerbread houses to life.  

Gather your team (all ages welcome!) and get ready to transform cardboard gingerbread house kits into extraordinary works of art.   

The library will provide cardboard house kits (while supplies last) and have a limited supply of craft materials available for participants to take and use. Participants will build and decorate their kits at home and return their completed project to the Information Desk. Submissions must be turned into the Information Desk by 7:00pm on Monday, December 8. 

Gift cards to the Historic Howell Theater will be awarded to the three winning teams (one gift card per team). Winners will be notified by telephone on Friday, December 12.  All entries will be displayed in the library until Monday, January 5.

Pick up your cardboard gingerbread house kit from the Information Desk on Sunday, November 23-Friday December 5 during the library's open hours (Monday-Thursday 9am-7pm, Friday-Saturday 9am-4pm & Sunday 12-4) Please note the library closes at 5pm on Wednesday, November 26 and will be closed on Thursday, November 27 for Thanksgiving. Limited extra supplies will be available at the information Desk while supplies last, please ask staff for more information.  

Registration is required and begins on Monday, November 10 at 9am online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. Sign-ups close Friday, December 5, or when registration is full. Please only register once per team as supplies are limited.