Explore a new theme every week through stories, songs, rhymes, and hands-on fun! This is a wonderful time for preschoolers to practice listening, interacting, and imagining—together. Ages 2-6.
Join us for a lively, interactive storytime featuring books, songs, action rhymes, puppets and more. Each storytime incorporates the five practices of early literacy: READ, WRITE, TALK, SING & PLAY. This session is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers with their caregivers. Same program offered at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program. No Registration Required
Join us for a 15-minute playtime, followed by 30 minutes of interactive stories, songs, and activities. This sensory friendly storytime is specially designed for library friends with sensory processing challenges or other developmental challenges, but all are welcome. A visual schedule, fidgets, and more will be provided. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program. No Registration Required
Kick back on your day off from school with a movie on a big screen at the library! Children under 8 will need to be accompanied by a grown up or caregiver. Come for the whole thing, or pop in for your favorite part. Disclaimer(s) No Registration Required
Our free, all-in-one program includes research-based, up-to-date information for expectant parents. Topics include: • Understanding pregnancy and labor • A birth story • Comfort techniques • Understanding medical procedures • Cesarean birth • Intervention alternatives and non-medicated births • Postpartum care including breastfeeding basics • What to expect with immediate newborn care Choose from one of our every-other-month, “Weekend Express” classes, from 9 am - 12:30 pm on Saturday. The class is held in the Conference Rooms on the Garden Level at SSM Health Dean Medical Group - Janesville East. Class sizes may be limited. Please call 608-373-8200 to sign up.
Come on out to Big Hill Park on a beautiful winter afternoon to meet ambassador owls from Hoo Haven- a local wildlife rehabilitation and education center from Durand, IL. This event is jam packed with educational fun activities for every age. Join us for an educational event exploring Wisconsin’s owl species, their behavior, and their incredible role in conserving our natural landscapes. We’ll dive into owl adaptations, hike to call for Big Hill’s Barred Owls, read Owl Moon, stay toasty with a roaring fire, and have a craft for the littles tagging along. We even have an add-on activity of an owl pellet dissection! Dress warm and bring owl your questions… this one is going to be a hoot! —-THIS IS A PAID EVENT—- Member discount available! Not a member, but want to support Welty’s environmental education programming? Sign up here! Non-members: $5 Members: $3 Owl Pellet Add-On: $3 per pellet Please sign-up on our site so we can get a headcount for the event!
Start your week with a joyful burst of music and motion! We’ll sing, dance, wiggle, and read together to build early literacy skills—while having a whole lot of fun. Perfect for little movers and shakers! For ages 2-6.
Join Mary the Comfort Dog for an afternoon READ-IN in the back of the Children's Room. Bring or choose your own reading material for some cozy silent reading with Mary the Comfort Dog. Take turns reading aloud if you'd like! Mary loves company and stories. Disclaimer(s) No Registration Required
Join us for this lively, interactive program aimed at increasing language, social, problem-solving, fine/gross motor skills, and self-confidence through music-based activities. We’ll play with the parachute, beanbags, rhythm instruments, and more as we build early literacy skills and make new friends! Perfect for preschoolers and their families. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.
Start growing your reader with rhymes, songs, and simple books. Develop early literacy skills at this program for our youngest patrons. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program. No Registration Required