Youth Library Programs

At the Punxsutawney Memorial Library, we work to provide area children, tweens, and teens with resources that will prepare them for their academic and professional careers. Stop by and check out one of our many youth library programs, play with toys and get creative in our active learning spaces, or just hangout in a relaxed environment.

Nina Test, Youth Services Coordinator
Please note: Due to COVID 19 precautions, we are not currently hosting in person programs, but we still have a lot to offer. Please continue to read with your children for the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten reading challenge.
Fall Library Programs:
Registration Now Opens September 21!

Programs begin the week of October 5, 2020 and end the week of November 23.

Baby & Me at the Library (0-18 months)
Wee-Read! (18-35 months *Not yet started preschool)
Pre-K Reads! (3-5 years *Not yet started Kindergarten)
It's Elementary! (Just finished K-3rd grade)
Tween Group (Just finished 4th-6th grade)
Teen Club (Just finished 7th-12th grade)

For more information, pick up a registration form at the library, download/print here, or register online.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Reading Challenge

Sign-up your child(ren), pick up your reading logs, and get to reading! The goal is simple: read through 1000 books before their first day of Kindergarten! This is a great way to incorporate reading with parents and grandparents. This initiative also promotes skill development during critical learning years.
Check out the theme for each week! There will be multiple activities, so watch for updates here or on our Facebook page.
Each week, you can request a grab-and-go activity bag. Activity bags will come with most, if not all, of the pieces you'll need to complete the activity.  You can also view the instructions below.
Youtube segments put together by the library
Check out the theme for each week! There will be multiple activities, so watch for updates here or on our Facebook page.
Each week, there will be virtual activities as well as grab-and-go bags (which will have most, if not all, of the pieces) that you can request from the library. Here's a glimpse at what's in the bag, but watch for updates here or on our Facebook page.