Children

Taft Children’s News January 2026

Registration is required for all programs. Please log onto our website: www.taftpubliclibrary.org and find the events page to register along with more information for the programs.

Itty Bitty Story Time

Itty Bitty Storytime is designed for our youngest patrons birth to 3 years old. Join us for a lot of fun on Tuesdays & select Wednesdays at 9:30am.

Story & Craft Time

Join us for Story and Craft Time! Perfect for the preschool-aged child! All sessions take place on Tuesday mornings at 10:30am & Wednesday afternoons at 1pm.

Alphabet Storytime

It’s all about the alphabet! Each week we will focus on a different letter. We will read a couple of books, sing songs, and learn about the letter of the week! Wednesday mornings at 10:30am. Please note there is no Alphabet Storytime the last Wednesday of the month.

Music & Movement with Deb Hudgins & Coffee and Conversations at the Taft

Join Deb Hudgins on Wednesday, January 28th at 9:15am for a 30-minute music and movement theme-based program which features singing and guitar music for young children (infants & preschool).

Coffee & Conversations is from 9:45 to 10:45am

Join us for an informal playtime where families will be able to build social connections and learn about early childhood development and family-friendly resources. The library will supply Muffin House Muffins!

Lego Club

Back by popular demand!! During this one-hour building session we will be led by the "Lego Lady" Kim Steadman! No need to bring any Legos! This program is great for all ages…as long as they don't eat the Legos! Tuesday, Jan. 13th at 4:30pm.

Preschool Kidding Around Yoga

We will learn yoga poses, dance, sing, and meditate. This class is all about fun. All abilities are welcome! Mats are available, or feel free to bring your own. Wednesday, January 14th at 9:30.

The BaNannies

The BaNannies are a mother/daughter duo who bring children’s songs, both old and new to life! With their silly and interactive songs, they’ll have your littles singing, dancing along! The BaNannies will visit the Taft on Monday, January 26th at 10:30am.

Music & Movement with Deb Hudgins

Join Deb Hudgins for a 30-minute music and movement theme-based program which features singing and guitar music for young children (infants & preschool). Join us on Tuesdays, January 27th. The program starts promptly at 10:30am.

Book Clubs

Books are available for pick up at the upstairs circulation desk. Pizza and refreshments will be available.

8-12 Book Club: We will be reading: The Last Kids On Earth by Max Brallier. The book club discussion will be held on Tuesday, January 6th at 5pm.

Graphic Novel Book Club: Join us on Tuesday, January 13th at 5pm for our next book club meeting. We will be discussing El Deafo by Cece Bell.

6-9 Book Club: We will be reading The Secret Zoo: Riddles & Danger by Bryan Chick. Join us on Tuesday, January 27th at 5pm.