Kids and Families
Spring Storytime
Storytime happens on Wednesday mornings at 10:15 AM. The spring season runs from March 20 through May 15.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
It’s never too late to start!
Resources for Parents
Every Child Ready to Read
The best advice for families with young children is to read together every day. TALKING, SINGING, READING, WRITING, AND PLAYING can help your child succeed in school.
Big Hearted Families Reading Lists
Lists of children’s books on specific topics, curated to encourage empathy and kindness. Ask a librarian how to find some of these books at the SCFPL, with discussion cards inside!
Child Development Basics (CDC)
Great resource for parents to learn about the basics of child development: what’s normal, what you should be concerned about, and what parenting practices help children the most.
Community Links
Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley
Library Programs
Star Wars Party
Free Comic Book Day falls on May the 4th this year. What a perfect time for a Star Wars party! Join us for games, trivia, Jedi training, and stormtrooper marksmanship. And choose a free comic book to take home!
Spring Storytime 2024
Spring storytime starts on March 20 and runs through May 15. Join us at 10:15 on Wednesday mornings for stories, songs, and activities!
Library Blog
A New Podcast about Careers
Recently I've become enamored of the Library of Congress's website. The sheer amount of Stuff™ they have online is mind-boggling. They've recently started a new podcast called "America Works". Each ten-minute episode features an interview with an ordinary...
Write a 1-Minute Play
Recently the St Croix Falls Festival Theatre hosted a writing contest for grown-ups. They asked people to write a play that 1 minute long, and they read the best ones aloud on YouTube. So I wondered: What would a 1-minute play festival for kids look like? So let's...