YOUTH PROGRAMS

Current programs for kids, families, and teens at Mount Vernon City Library. Questions? Email youth@mountvernonwa.gov or call (360) 336-6209.

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Youth & Teen Activities Calendar

October Calendar

Calendario de Octubre - Español

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Storytimes

Toddler Storytime: An interactive storytime on Tuesdays at 11:30AM featuring early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movement. Hands-on extension activities follow. Ages 1 - 3 with a caregiver (babies also welcome).

Preschool Storytime: Join us on Wednesdays at 11:30 AM for stories, songs and movement that incorporate early literacy skills to help prepare children for kindergarten. Cooperative playtime follows. Geared for ages 3 – 5 with a caregiver.

Bilingual Storytime: Join us Thursdays at 11:30 for bilingual stories, songs, and movement to engage children in early literacy skills and cultivate an appreciation of the Spanish language and Latino culture. Cooperative playtime follows. Geared toward ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

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LEGO Building

We supply the LEGO bricks; you supply your imagination. Every Wednesday between between 1:00pm and 5:30pm and Saturdays between 12:00pm and 3:30pm, family fun with LEGO (for all ages!) can be found in the Youth Services department.

Explore Ozobots

Drop in on Thursdays between 3-5pm to explore these fun bots.

Teen Tuesdays

Drop in for activities, DIY projects & more on Tuesdays between 12-5pm.

For ages 10-18.

Recently Added: Young Adult

Whether you're interested in fantasy, manga, romance, or comics, there's a cozy new read on the shelves for you! Check out our list of recently added YA titles below.

If you would like to quickly view a title in our catalog to see availability and/or place a hold, simply click on the corresponding cover image.

Recently Added YA - October

Library of Things

Did you know we have three different kinds of kits you can check out? Ozobot kits, Lego Boost Kits and a Family Birdwatching kit are available to check out. Click on blue link to put a hold on one today!

Coming soon to check out: updated Science-to-Go Backpacks!

If you come for a visit, be sure to check out our interactive map and Mancala game!

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Libros Nuevos/New Books
Español & Kids!

We're always adding new books to our collection! Below you can browse lists to see the most recent youth & Spanish titles we've added each month. You'll find some translations of popular English titles, but also a great selection of books written by Spanish speaking authors. If you would like to quickly view a title in our catalog to see availability and/or place a hold, simply click on the corresponding cover image.

Libros Nuevos - Octubre

New Picture Books - October

New Junior Fiction - October

New Junior Nonfiction - October

FEATURED RESOURCES

Click here for our full youth and families resource page and discover tons of education ideas, links to online storytimes, and art, math, and science activities for all ages.

BOOKLISTS

A sampling of books for varying ages, interests and reading levels available for checkout at Mount Vernon City Library.

Click on each list to enlarge and view titles. If you would like to quickly view a title in our catalog to see availability and/or place a hold, simply click on the corresponding cover image.