Children's Events and Programs

Registration opens two weeks before repeating events and programs

Registration opens one month before one-time events or programs

Repeating Events

One-Time Programs

Repeating Events

Childrens Repeating

Baby Bounce

Thursdays at 1pm | Suggested for 0-18 months

Simple sings, movements and stories with Miss Tara that introduce infants and their caregivers to learning and literacy.

Please register for each date you plan to attend. Registration opens two weeks before program date.

Story Tots

Wednesdays at 10:30am | Suggested for 18-36 months.

Join other parents and their children for Miss Tara's engaging stories, flannels, and songs.

Registration required for each date you plan to attend. Registration opens two weeks before program date.

Story Time

Mondays at 10:30am | Suggested for ages 3-5 years

Join Miss Tara for stories, songs/rhymes, and activities that focus on essential pre-reading skills.

Please register for each date you plan to attend. Registration opens two weeks before program date.

Lego Club

Thursday, Nov. 21 at 5:30pm | Ages 5-12

Join us for a one hour drop-in, free play Lego building session! Children will have the opportunity to use our many bins of Legos to build their own creations. Creations will on display in the Children's area for one month until the next Lego Club meeting. An optional monthly Lego challenge is also available!

PAWS to Read w/ Wally

Select Thursdays at 3:30-4:30pm.

Make a fifteen minute appointment to practice your reading skill with the cutest listener ever, a golden retriever named Wally! Up to two siblings per registration.

Registration opens two weeks before program date.

Board Game Club

Every second Wednesday from 5-6:30pm | Ages vary by game.

Learn a new board game every month!

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PAWS to read

Crafty Tuesdays Holiday Edition (December)

Tuesdays at 1pm | Ages 3-6

Make a different winter or holiday craft each Tuesday to take home!

December 3: Snowman Face Ornament

December 10: Winter Windsock

December 17: Polar Bear Twirler

Snowman Face Ornament

Winter Windsock

Polar Bear Twirler

One-Time Programs

Children's One-Time

Colorful Gobbler Door Hanger

Saturday, November 23 at 11am | All ages

Rip, fold, color and glue your way into making a colorful Thanksgiving turkey paper door hanger, just in time for the holiday!

Button-Making Workshop

Wednesday, November 27 from 5-6:30pm | Ages 10+

Express your own style with some easy-to-make buttons from our button-maker. Some papers will be provided, but fee free to bring your own to customize something truly unique.

Dine Out Night: Red Robin

Wednesday, December 4 from 11am-10pm | All ages

Stop by the Cranberry Township Red Robin to participate! Mention this fundraiser while dining in, ordering out, or placing an online order to ensure 20% of eligible sales will go to support the Mars Area Public Library!

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Morse Code Bracelets

Wednesday, December 4 from 5-6:30pm | Ages 13+

After learning how Morse Code works, we'll use string and craft beads to customize our own encoded bracelets or necklaces. What will yours say? Only those who know the code will be able to read it.

Santa's Crafty Workshop

Saturday, December 14 at 11am | All ages

Get your wish list ready, Santa is stopping by to meet the little ones and take photos. There will also be fun activities for the kids!

Registration preferred

Yoga for Kids, Presented by IvyRehab for Kids

Wednesday, December 18 at 11am | Ages 1-6 with caregiver

Experience the elements of yoga- breathe, move, rest- in a fun and engaging way with age-appropriate poses and a focus on breathing, relaxation, and meditation. This is a wonderful way for children to stretch their bodies and calm their minds. Loose clothing recommended to allow for comfortable movement.

Bring your own yoga mat or blanket

Sock-Snowman Craft

Wednesday, December 18 from 5-6:30pm | Ages 8+

Socks, scraps of fabric, buttons, and a few other oddments can be used to create adorable sock-snowmen that make excellent decorations just in time for Christmas. All materials will be provided by the library.

Movie Matinee

Friday, December 27 at 1pm | All ages

Despicable Me 4 (2024, PG).

Stop by the library on this "No School Day" to enjoy a free animated movie. Sit in chairs or on the floor, picnic style. Bring your own blanket and your favorite snacks!