Kids | Yates Community Library

Programs for Kids

Come take a look in our special area just for the very young! You’ll find inviting books galore, plus toys to put your imagination into action, and a kids’ computer loaded with 70 learning games. And here are some of our free programs to keep you visiting often!

Ongoing Programs:

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PreK Storytime

Join us for PreK Storytime for a song, activity or

craft and books with Miss Amber Grabowski.

For ages 2-5, accompanied by parent or guardian
Call for more information and to pre-register

Upcoming Storytimes and themes at 11am each day:
Sept 11th- Welcome To the Library
Sept 25th- All About Birds
Oct 9th- Fishing Season
Oct 23rd- Picking Apples
Nov 6th- The Last of the Leaves
Nov 20th- We are Wild Turkeys
Dec 4th- The Mitten
Dec 18th- So Much Snow

2027 themes, dates, and times will be

announced closer to 2027.

Register by calling us at 585-765-9041

or using the link below

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1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Cartoon characters reading a book with text that says Children ages 0-5 can sign up for our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program and earn a prize for each 100 books they read or listen to someone read. Sign up at the link below and come into the library to pick up your packet. https://forms.gle/d7Es9PiDHCdiS6yR9

Learn more about this nationwide program here:

https://1000booksbeforekindergarten.org/

Summer Reading Program

Children of all ages are encouraged to take part in both at-home and in-library offerings, all summer! Help your children grow their love of reading during those lazy, hazy days. Watch out for events as they are posted this summer. Our 2026 themes include dinosaurs, archeology, paleontology, dirt, and digging. Cartoon dinosaurs reading books with writing

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Special Programs

Throughout the year, the library offers free programs for elementary-age kids, from hands-on science fun to magician favorite, Checkers. Or you might get up close and personal with an owl, tarantulas, or an assortment of critters from the Buffalo Zoo. Follow our calendar, Facebook, or look for a flyer sent home from school.