Library News
Wild Wednesdays
Wild Wednesdays at the library continue throughout July!
Learn about Bees on the 17th, Animal Pelts on the 24th, and Otters on the 31st.
Every Wednesday over the summer at 1:30 p.m., a special guest visits to teach us about something from the natural world!
End of Summer Reading Party
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with us with an ice cream party!
This program is for participants in our youth Summer Reading program "Adventure Begins at Your Library" and their families only.
Summer Reading 2024
Summer Reading is here! The theme for this year's youth program is “Adventure Begins at Your Library.”
Children ages 3–18 can take part in Summer Reading. Summer Reading is free – there is no charge to participate in the program or activities!
New Carpet Being Installed in Children's Area
The Children’s Area is getting a makeover! We’ll be installing new carpeting the week of May 20th.
Kindergarteners & Second Graders Visit PCPL
Kindergartners and 2nd graders got to see what the Pulaski County Public Library is all about during class visits earlier this month.
139 Eastern Pulaski students from the two grades visited the library in early May.
Mother's Day Story Time & Craft
Come to the library on Saturday, May 11th for a Mother's Day Story Time!
We'll be reading "We’re Making Breakfast for Mother" by Shirley Neitzel, "Mamasaurus" by Stephen Lomp, and more.
We'll also make a paper flower craft for Mother's Day.
Free Comic Book Day
May the Fourth Be with You!
May the Fourth be with you on Star Wars Day (May 4th)!
We'll have Star Wars crafts available in the Children’s Area throughout the first week of May!
Trees Ready for Pickup
Did your child register for a tree for Earth Day? These lovely white pine trees are ready for pickup during the library’s regular hours. We received 133 local requests for trees. Please pick up your tree by Saturday, April 27th.
Snail Scavenger Hunt
Visit our children's area this month to take part in a snail scavenger hunt!
We've hidden snail images around the area, each featuring a number and a letter. Put the letters in the right order to spell out a secret message and win a prize!
Eclipse Glasses
The solar eclipse is coming on April 8th, and we have glasses! We will be giving away 200 eclipse glasses each week – one per cardholder – starting March 4th. To get yours, just come in and show your library card!
Spring Break at the Library
We have events for kids scheduled every day during Spring Break, the week of March 25th!
Free Trees for Kids
Kindergarten Readiness Kits
With kindergarten screening around the corner, the library is offering Kindergarten Readiness Kits! These kits contain books, activities, and other materials to help prepare your little one for school.
New Teen Program: E-Sports
We are excited about our newest program for teens: E-Sports!
At E-Sports, teens get together to play video games from Super Smash Bros. to Minecraft.