🌷 Spring into Adventure: Fun for All Ages at Your Library!

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Hello Library Friends,

While the calendar still says winter, the recent hints of spring have us looking ahead to a fresh season of exciting opportunities at the library. We invite you to take a new look at everything our Youth Services Department has to offer—there truly is something for every age.

For Our Youngest Readers
We are proud to support early literacy from the very beginning:

Book Babies – For our newest patrons, birth to 18 months, Toddler Tales – Designed for active learners ages 18 to 36 months, and Preschool Story Time – Perfect for children ages 3 to 5

For School-Age Children & Teens
We offer engaging programs that inspire creativity, strategy, and community:

Chess Instruction / Chess Club – Ages 5 to 14, Reader’s Theater – Ages 8 to 11, and Game Night, Anime Club, Craft Club, and Dungeons & Dragons – Ages 12 to 18

For the Whole Family
Families of all sizes can enjoy:

Makerspace, LEGO Club, Movie Matinee, and Read to a Dog

While you’re here, be sure to explore our New Books, pick up a monthly Take & Make Craft, and join one of our ongoing Reading Challenges—with prizes for participants of all ages.

A visit to your O’Fallon Public Library is sure to brighten your day—and ours. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Julie Turns

OFPL Youth Services Manager

Kids Homepage

Teens Homepage

Program Highlights

Winter Reading Challenge

Encourage your little bookworm to curl up with a good story and get creative! Our Winter Reading Challenge invites young readers to read one book each week and design a book inspired by what they read. At the end of each month, participants can collect a fun prize to celebrate their reading and creativity. March is the last month to participate. Stop by the library today to pick up a challenge bookmark or visit our website to print one at home, and turn winter into a season of stories.

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NEW 3D Printing Services

Bring your ideas to life with our NEW 3D Printing Services! Patrons of all ages can visit our website to review our printing policies and submit their designs online. Once complete, they can pick up their finished projects at the library. Whether it’s a fun gadget, a custom gift, or a creative experiment, 3D printing lets your imagination take shape. Discover the possibilities, try something new, and watch your ideas become real!

Owl About Town

Owlfred has been very busy this winter and not just staying warm!

Instead of flying south, he’s been flocking to the library for the Winter Reading Challenge. Between snowy days and cozy afternoons, he’s been turning pages, tracking his reading, and reaching his goals.

And guess what? He earned his prize for the month!

Owlfred is feeling proud and excited to share the fun. Every book you log brings you one step closer to earning your own prize, just like he did.

So grab a book, start reading, and join the challenge. Owlfred will be cheering you on from his favorite perch!

Story Time Station

Book Babies

0-18 months

Toddler Tales

18-36 months

Preschool Story Time

3-5 years old

Family Fun

Family Movie Matinee

Lego Club

Makerspace

Read To A Dog

Staff Picks

Sharon's Pick:

Number the Stars

By Lois Lowry

Number the Stars is a powerful and easy to understand story set during World War II. The book follows ten-year-old Annemarie as her family helps protect her best friend, Ellen, who is Jewish, during a dangerous time in Denmark. Along the way, readers learn about the brave efforts of the Danish Resistance, who helped thousands of Jewish people escape to safety. This touching story introduces young readers to an important moment in history while highlighting themes of friendship, courage, and doing what is right even when it’s hard.

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Alicia's Pick:

Taco Falls Apart

by Brenda S. Miles

Taco Falls Apart is a funny and heartwarming picture book that helps kids understand how their thoughts affect how they feel and act. Taco feels a lot of pressure to hold it all together and meet everyone’s expectations. When worried thoughts start to take over, his shell begins to crack and he falls apart. Through Taco’s story, kids learn how negative self talk can make problems feel bigger and how changing their thoughts can help them feel stronger and more confident. Packed with colorful, playful illustrations and food themed humor, this book gives children helpful tools to get through tough moments in their day.

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