Events for Kids

Library Events for Kids

It’s time for fun! The library is your go-to spot for exciting preschool and children’s events all year long. Whether it’s reading to friendly therapy dogs, diving into creative crafts, or gearing up for seasonal reading challenges, there’s always something awesome happening. Check out our full events calendar to find the perfect adventure for your little ones!

Preschool

Read Baby Read

  • Date & Time: April 17th, April 24th, May 1st, May 8th at 10:30am
  • Location: Meeting Room A, Morgantown Public Library
  • Ages: 0-2

Read Baby Read is a free library program for infants ages birth to 24 months and their caregivers to provide social interaction and help promote a lifelong love of the library. Visit a variety of free play stations and visit with other families then join us in circle time with songs and more!

Spring Preschool Story Time at the Morgantown Public Library

  • Date & Time: April 1st & 2nd, April 8th & 9th, April 15th & 16th, April 22nd & 23rd at 10:00am
  • Location: Meeting Room A, Morgantown Public Library
  • Ages: 2-5

Join us for spring story times at the Morgantown Public Library. During our time together, we will listen to two delightful stories, sing fun songs, and explore a different theme each week. The story times are for children ages 2-5.

Tuesday Evening Preschool Story Time at the Morgantown Public Library

  • Date & Time: April 1st, April 8th, April 15th, April 22nd, April 29th, May 6th at 6:30pm
  • Location: Meeting Room A, Morgantown Public Library
  • Ages: 2-6

Join us at the Morgantown Public Library for our Spring Session of Tuesday Evening Preschool Story Times for children ages 2-6. Story Times consist of free play activity stations providing a variety of activities including crafts, games, puzzles, blocks and more followed by circle time with stories, songs, and more. Story Time begins at 6:30pm and lasts approximately 30 to 45 minutes. For more information, contact the library at 304-291-7425.

Wednesday Morning Story Time at the Cheat Area Public Library

  • Date & Time: Every Wednesday at 10:30am
  • Location: Cheat Area Public Library
  • Ages: 3-6 recommended, all ages welcome

Come to the Cheat Area Public Library every Wednesday to listen to engaging stories, do themed crafts, and play with new friends!

Toddler Playgroup at the Cheat Area Public Library

  • Date & Time: Every Friday at 10:30am
  • Location: Cheat Area Public Library
  • Ages: 1-5 recommended, all ages welcome

Toddlers and parents meet up at the library to play and socialize! The library provides a variety of exciting toys and crafts that make for a fun, casual, weekly gathering.

Preschool Story Time at the Clinton District Public Library

  • Date & Time: April 14th at 11:00am
  • Location: Clinton District Public Library
  • Ages: Preschool

Join us at the Clinton District Public Library to plant a seed and grow your own plant.  You will also hear a story and have a snack!

Grades 1-5

Makerspace Spotlight

  • Date & Time: Monday, April 7th at 6:00pm
  • Location: Meeting Room A, Morgantown Public Library
  • For all ages

Step into the world of innovation with Makerspace Spotlight! Each session, we’ll showcase a different piece of equipment from our library’s Makerspace cart, giving you the chance to explore new tools and technologies. This time, we’ll be trying out our snap circuit and paper circuit kits. For all ages.

Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club

  • Date & Time: Thursday, April 17th at 6:00pm
  • Location: Meeting Room A, Morgantown Public Library

Join us for a new adventure! Elementary kids embark on a unique and challenging expedition filled with twists, turns and unexpected endings! The fun continues after our reading with a different activity each month. A one time registration is required to attend, if you haven’t registered yet please register here.

LEGO Night

  • Date & Time: Monday, April 21st at 6:00pm
  • Location: Meeting Room A, Morgantown Public Library
  • For all ages

Use your creativity and imagination for an evening of Lego building! If you’re not sure what to build, don’t worry! You can always pick a challenge out of our Lego Challenge Basket. For all ages.

STEAM Explorers/Tween STEAM

  • Date & Time: Wednesday, April 23rd at 6:00pm
  • Location: WVU Evansdale Greenhouse
  • Ages: 6-12

In this special combined kids STEAM program, we’ll be getting a tour of the WVU Evansdale Greenhouse! The tour will include a walkthrough of the greenhouse, a discussion of how greenhouses work, and a chance to explore their plant collection! After the tour, we will make seed bombs in the workroom for the kids to take home. For ages 6-12.

We will be meeting at the WVU Evansdale Greenhouse. Kids must be accompanied by a guardian or parent.

Read to Rover

  • Date & Time: Thursday, April 24th at 6:30pm
  • Location: Children’s Area, Morgantown Public Library
  • Ages: 5-12

Do you like dogs? Do you like to read? Join us for our monthly Read To Rover program where you can combine your two loves by reading to a trained therapy dog. Children ages 5-12 are invited to participate in this fun and free program. You must register for your reading time spot by calling the library at 304-291-7425 or stopping by the front desk. For more information, call the library at 304-291-7425 and ask for Cathy.