The fall lineup of youth and family programming for the Fort Scott Public Library.
Submitted by
Valetta Cannon
Fort Scott Public Library
Youth Librarian & Assistant Director
Tuesdays at 10 a.m.: Storytime with Miss Val – Enjoy themed stories, songs, crafts, snacks, and playtime in the library’s event room. Our upcoming themes are: Camping on August 29, Grandparents on September 5, and Apples on September 12.
Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m.: 4th – 12th grade group meets for game nights, movie nights, crafts, book discussions, community service projects, and more. Snacks are always served. Our next event is Blanket Fort Movie Night on August 30.
Marvelous Monday Homeschool events are monthly on the 2nd Monday at 4 pm. Our first event of this school year will be our Back to Homeschool Party on September 11. Meet at the library to explore robotics, STEM, local history, writing, photography, web design, and much more. The library is seeking special guest speakers to cover various topics related to homeschooling. Interested? Email Miss Val at [email protected].
Coding Club: The 6th-12 grade group meets on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month at 4:30. The 3rd-5th grade group meets on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at 4:30. The program is sponsored in part by Girls Who Code, and the library uses their curriculum and Club Funds program to help facilitate the meetings. Participants will learn basic elements of coding and explore robotics, enjoy snacks, and use a variety of technology to work on group projects.
Book Club for 4th – 12th grades: Meet Miss Val at Common Ground to discuss books, play bookish games, and enjoy free treats, courtesy of the FSMS VIP’s.
Star Wars Reads Day on October 23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Celebrate all things Star Wars at the library. Snacks, games, books, crafts, movies, prizes, and activities are provided. All ages welcome.
Literacy Reward Programs: The library offers three literacy reward programs year-round: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten for ages Birth to K; 500 Books Before Middle School for grades 1st to 5th; 100 Books Before Graduation for grades 6th to 12th. Prizes and milestones vary.
All library programs are free and open to the public. Find out more about the library’s programs and sign up at fortscott.mykansaslibrary.org.