Children & Family Programming

Summer Reading 2025 – Color Our World!

Click HERE for a digital version of our Summer Reading brochure for ages Birth – 6th grade. Teen Summer Reading info can be found HERE.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a program designed to help you raise a reader. Reading aloud to your child is the best way you can get your child ready to read. The idea is very straightforward: read any 1,000 books to your child before kindergarten begins.

  • Any child from birth to Pre-K may register for the program.
  • Stop by the Youth Services Desk to register and get a free tote bag, your child’s log and a list of recommended books.
  • For every book you read to your child, your child can color in a circle on the log sheet.
  • After every 100 books read, bring your sheet in to the library to collect a small prize and another sheet until you reach 1,000!

Frequently Asked Questions:

My child loves to read the same book over and over. Is that okay?

Absolutely! Each time you read a book to your child, whether it’s the same book over and over or different books each time, color in a circle on your log.

My child heard 3 books at storytime today. Do those books count?

Any book counts, whether your child listens to it in storytime or preschool, at home or in the car. The books don’t have to come from the Whiting Public Library.

I have more than one child. Can I count the same book for each of them?

Definitely!

How do I know which books to read?

There is no set list of 1,000 books. Read whatever books your child likes! We are happy to help you find good books for your child

Upcoming Children & Family Programs

*For teen programming (ages 12-18), click HERE

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Tue
26

Family STEAM Squad

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Join the Family STEAM Squad for hands-on fun and learning! Each month, families work together on exciting STEAM-based activities (Science, […]
Wed
27

Preschool Storytime

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Join Miss Laurie at Whiting Public Library for Preschool Storytime! Enjoy engaging stories, hands-on playtime, and a fun craft designed just […]
Wed
27

Barbie Club

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Join us for Barbie Club, a fun and creative free-play program where kids can explore fashion, storytelling, and imagination with […]
Tue
02

Night Owls Storytime

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Snuggle up for a cozy evening at Whiting Public Library’s Night Owls Storytime with Miss Laurie! Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite […]
Wed
03

Preschool Storytime

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Join Miss Laurie at Whiting Public Library for Preschool Storytime! Enjoy engaging stories, hands-on playtime, and a fun craft designed just […]
Fri
05

Little Explorers

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Discover, play, and grow at Little Explorers, a sensory-rich program for children ages 18 months to preschool at Whiting Public Library! […]
Sat
06

Karaoke Party!

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Bring your star power to the library’s Children’s Department and sing your heart out! From Disney tunes to pop hits, […]
Tue
09

Family Minecraft Bingo!

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Bring the whole crew for Family Bingo! Enjoy five exciting rounds of themed bingo with fun prizes, snacks, music, and plenty […]
Wed
10

Preschool Storytime

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Join Miss Laurie at Whiting Public Library for Preschool Storytime! Enjoy engaging stories, hands-on playtime, and a fun craft designed just […]
Wed
10

Lego Club

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Get creative and build something awesome at LEGO Club! This program is perfect for kids and families who love to […]

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