Youth

In accordance with our mission, the Alpine Public Library regularly offers programs that connect our diverse and geographically remote communities with information resources to encourage literacy and promote lifelong learning.

Dec. 11, 2024:

APL Open House

Please join us on December 11 from 4 to 6 pm for light refreshments and live music to celebrate our library transformation.

Cursive Writing for Kids

Cursive writing is making a come back! Try our cursive writing course this fall. For dates and times, please call the library at 837-2621 to make arrangements for your course with Mary Beth. Recommended for kids 7 on up. Adults are welcome, too.

Beanstack Reading

Beanstack is the world’s simplest way to organize and keep tract of your reading.  All the tools you need to inspire you and your family to discover books, reach reading goals, improve literacy skills, and become life-long readers are found here: alpinepubliclibrary.beanstack.org

Cubelets

Build robots that spin, squeak, slide, and sing!  Coming soon in January of 2025.

TinkerCad Open Lab: Extended hours for kids.

Learn the basics of 3D design and make models of your ideas.  Monday evenings open lab from 4:00pm to 7:00pm in the new Cardoza Children’s Wing. Come for the open lab or just enjoy the new space and materials. Begins October 28, 2024.

Toddler Time

Reading, finger-plays, singing, dancing,  and sensory tables every Thursday morning at 10:00 am. Ages 0-5

 

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Get all the information and materials you need to meet the goal of reading 1000 books to your child before entering kindergarten.  Packets are available at the front desk.

Yes, you can do it!