Programs
Ages 0-5
Library Little Ones
- For ages 2 months – 24 months old
- An adult participates with their child(ren)
- Fall & Spring classes, 20 minutes, once a week
- Focuses on early literacy, socialization, and language development
- Sign-up required, limited spaces available
Toddle Time Classes
- For toddlers ages 2 & 3 years old
- An adult stays with their child(ren)
- Fall & Spring Classes, 45 minutes, once a week
- An engaging story time & craft
- Sign-up required, limited spaces available
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
- For kids from birth until before Kindergarten
- Ongoing & always available
- Read to your child & collect prizes at each 100-book mileston
- Stop by to register & get starter kit
Story Hour Classes
- For kids ages 4 & 5 years old
- Parents drop off & pick up after
- Fall & Spring Classes, 1 hour, once a week
- A mini preschool-like setting, with a story time & craft
- Sign-up required, limited spaces available
Ages 6-18
Grab & Go Kid's Craft Kits
- Available the 1st Wednesday of each month at both library locations
- While supplies last
- Take a craft kit home to make on your own
Book Builders LEGO Club
- A club for K-8th Graders
- We build with LEGOs based on a set theme
- Meet once per month
- No sign-up required
S.T.E.A.M. Activities
- Classes for K-2nd, 3rd-5th, & 6th-8th Grade
- Meet once per month, after school
- A focused activity based on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math
- Sign-up required via QR Code in the library or linked on our Facebook page
Adults
Modern Book Club
- A book club for adults who want to explore different books & connect with new friends
- Occurs monthly, with books provided by the library
- Sign-up at Fort Branch Library
Make and Master
- For ages 14 & older
- Become certified in our Creation Station at Fort Branch Library
- Learn from staff how to safely and properly use our equipment like the Glowforge Pro laser cutter/engraver and our Cricut Maker 3
- Once a month; sign-up required, limited spaces
Classic Book Club
- A book club for adults who want to explore classic books & nonfiction titles
- Occurs monthly, with books provided by the library
- Sign-up at Haubstadt Library
Seniors
Touch B.A.S.E.
- A senior exercise class with light movement
- Every Tuesday & Thursday
- 9 am at Fort Branch Library
- 10 am at Haubstadt Town Hall’s Meeting Room
- FREE, staff & video-led, no sign-up required
Senior BINGO
- A free BINGO for seniors, with small prizes
- sponsored by Melrose Assisted Living & River Oaks Health Campus
- The 3rd Monday of each month
- At Fort Branch Library, from 1-3 pm
- No sign-up required; bring your friends!
Senior Yoga
- A senior exercise class focused on stretching & balance
- Every Wednesday at 9 am, only at Fort Branch Library
- FREE, staff & video-led, no sign-up required
All Ages
Experience Passes
- Library cardholders may check out any of our available family passes & enjoy those experiences for FREE
- Currently includes: The Mesker Park Zoo, and passes to local museums and parks
Guest & Local Speakers
- Join us for a time of learning & sharing stories by listening to one of our speakers
- Past speakers include: local historian Greg Wright, local meteorologist Stacey May, Cemetery Hoppers, and more!
- No sign-up required, FREE to the public
Fun Nights Out
- Bring your friends & family for a night of fun and laughter at the library at one of our themed Trivia Nights, Mystery Escape Room challenges, and more!
- These take place throughout the year
- Sign-up required & can be found at the Fort Branch Library or made by phone
Summer Reading Program
- A reading challenge for the WHOLE family that begins as school ends each year in May
- Turn in reading logs to collect prizes
- Join us for engaging programs, crafts, speakers, games, & events for all ages