Children & Families
Join the Ligonier Valley Library for some fun activities for children and families!
Lego Club
Join us for Lego challenges and free play.
Suggested for ages 3-12. Lego Duplo and Jumbo Legos are available for little ones!
No sign-up required. Come as you are!
Family Storytime
Join us for our weekly, casual Family Storytime which is held every Tuesday from 11am - 12pm in our Community Room!
Every week, we will do reading and crafts for an hour of fun and learning!
No sign-up required. Come as you are!
Art Uncovered
Join us for Art Uncovered on the 2nd Thursday each month from 5-6pm in the Smart Room.
Art Uncovered is a family-friendly program designed for kids ages 6–11 (and their younger siblings!) to explore new art styles and techniques through fun, monthly themes. Each month, dive into a fresh theme inspired by art styles such as pop art, collage, mosaic, surrealism, nature-inspired design, and more.
Kids can move through the stations at their own pace:
Experiment with the monthly theme at the Inspiration Station
Add to our collaborative art quilt wall, designed around each month’s art style
Create your own story at the comic station, featuring fresh prompts and ideas
Little ones are welcome, too! We’ve included age-appropriate materials like coloring sheets, simple activities, and sensory items to keep them engaged while older siblings create.
STEM Stations
STEM Stations is a hands-on program where kids can explore different STEM concepts through interactive stations featuring activities like:
Experiments
Building challenges
Creative problem-solving
Join us for a fun, come-and-go experience designed for children to engage with science, technology, engineering, and math in an exciting way.
Bring the whole family! For ages 3+. Little ones can explore the Children's Wing, too!
Third Thursday every month 5-6pm.
Chess Club
Calling all young chess enthusiasts! Join the Chess Club on the 1st Thursday of each month from 5 PM to 6 PM in the Smart Room.
Designed for ages 17 and under, this family-friendly program is perfect for school-aged kids and their families. Play casual games with others, sharpen your skills, and learn new moves and strategies in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Whether you're a beginner or a budding grandmaster, there’s a place for you at the board!
Registration is not necessary.
Woodland Wonders
Woodland Wonders runs on the second Saturday of each month from January through March at 1 pm. The series explores different aspects of forest ecosystems: Session One focuses on tree identification, forest structure, and woodland animals, with participants receiving a White Pine sapling to take home. Session Two delves into the forest floor ecosystem, examining fungi, ferns, decomposers, and includes hands-on activities with pill bugs. The final session concentrates on forest sustainability, teaching participants about citizen science and invasive species identification through interactive games, while also including creative activities like making nature journals and handmade paper.