January 16 - April 24, 2024
Mondays, January 22 - April 22 | 10:30 a.m.
Join us for simple stories, lap bounces, songs, and tickle rhymes. Recommended for pre-walkers, birth and up, and their grownups.
Tuesdays, January 16 - April 23 | 10:30 a.m.
Come to the Library for stories, activities, and an easy craft all designed for busy toddlers and their grownups.
Wednesdays, January 17 - April 24 | 10:30 a.m.
Join us for stories, rhymes, songs, and a craft. Recommended for preschoolers aged 3 years and up, along with their grownups.
Thursdays & Fridays | 9 a.m. - Noon
Our MJO Activity room is open for free play and socializing for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers and their grownups.
Now you can visit Archie Anderson Park and go for a StoryWalk! A StoryWalk is a picture book deconstructed and placed along a path so families can walk, read the story, and connect with each other and their neighbors. There will be a new picture book in the StoryWalk each month!
This StoryWalk is a joint project between the Longview Public Library and Longview Parks & Recreation and is funded through the Washington State Library, IMLS, and the American Rescue Plan Act.
January 1 - 31
Join our community all ages reading challenge. Learn more here.
Saturday, January 27 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Has your family recently welcomed a new baby, or are you expecting? Join us for a Community Baby Shower! Learn about services in Cowlitz County for birth through one year, participate in a lapsit story time, and play fun games for a chance to win a prize! All families will receive a free book bag and board book thanks to support from the Friends of the Longview Library.
Tuesday (monthly) | 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy a movie and popcorn at the Library ! This event is free and open to all ages. Doors open at 5:15, and seats are first come, first served.
Kids are invited to search for the figure hidden somewhere in the children's library. When you find the figure, tell us where it's hiding that day to pick out a prize from our treasure chest. January's figure is Glaceon!
4th Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
Meet monthly with other kids and library staff to discuss a book together. Books are available free to kids participating in the book club thanks to the Friends of the Longview Library. Sign up and get your book at the Lower Floor Desk. Kids Book Club is recommended for readers in Grades 3-5.
January 24
Time Villains by Victor Pineiro
2nd Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
Meet monthly with other kids and library staff to discuss books together and do a related activity. Books are available free to kids participating in the book club, thanks to the Friends of the Longview Public Library. Sign up and get your book at the Lower Floor Desk. Little Kids Book Club is recommended for readers in grades K-2.
January 10
Rainbow Days (series) by Valerie Bolling
Friday, 4 p.m.
Meet to explore the books and times of different American Girls! Pick up a book before the meeting at the Lower Floor Desk of the library. Starting in September, we'll meet every other month.
January 19 | Courtney
March 14 | Maryellen
If you have questions about youth resources at LPL, feel free to get in touch by email or call 360.442.5323.
