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
10

Family 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 […]
Wed
11

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
13

Itty Bitty Storytime

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Designed just for our littlest library friends, Itty Bitty Storytime is perfect for infants and toddlers! Join Miss Laurie for […]
Fri
13

Science Heroes!

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Science Heroes: Art Meets Science! Join the Science Heroes on a mission to turn science into an adventure! Through hands-on […]
Mon
16

Sandcastle Storytime

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Join Whiting Public Library at Whihala Beach for Sandcastle Storytime! Enjoy beachside stories with the librarians followed by sandcastle building […]
Tue
17

Knit & Crochet Meetup

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Calling all young crafters! Join us at Whiting Public Library for a relaxed Knit & Crochet Meetup just for kids. […]
Wed
18

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
18

Library Night @ Oil City Stadium

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Hit a home run with Whiting Public Library at Library Night at Oil City Stadium! Enjoy an exciting Oilmen baseball […]
Fri
20

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! […]
Fri
20

Smarty Pants Balloon Show

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A summer favorite and repeat performer at Whiting Public Library, the Smarty Pants Balloon Show is a one-of-a-kind stage production […]

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