Youth Services
In addition to the regular programming listed below, our youth services department holds several family friendly programs throughout the year, including afternoon movies, petting zoos, nature shows, and of course our summer reading program. Photos from past programs can be seen on our photo page at http://cubalibrary.org/photos/
Registration for storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers at the Cuba Library is open!
Please note, this year we did not have enough sign-ups to hold toddler storytime. Typically our Toddler storytime is for children who are 2 years old on October 1. It is held on Thursdays from 10 to 10:45 a.m. in the children’s room, a parent or caregiver must attend with the child. Besides reading 2 – 3 books each week, there will be songs, movement, games, crafts, and playtime, introducing your child to the joys of books, reading, and learning. The group will have some STEAM activities incorporated throughout the year.
Preschool story time is for children who are 3 years old on October 1. It is held on Tuesdays from 10 to 11:00 a.m. in the children’s room, a parent or caregiver must attend with the child. Besides reading 3 – 4 books each week, there will be songs, movement, games, crafts, and playtime. This time helps acclimate your child to a classroom-like setting in a fun, flexible way. The group will have some STEAM activities incorporated throughout the year.
There is limited space in both groups, so we will create a waiting list for anyone who cannot be in the initial group. Please consider your ability to consistently attend as space is limited. The groups will not meet when the public school has breaks, half-days or holidays (November 25-28, December 23 – Jan 2, February 17-20, & April 14-18).
To register, please contact the library at 585.968.1668, email cuba@stls.org or message us on Facebook.
This group is full.
Children in grades K – 2 are invited to sign up for After School Explorers. This group will read together, do crafts, science experiments, and more. This group will meet Thursdays from 3 – 4 beginning October 5 and will run until the end of May. The group will not meet if school has a half day or during school vacations (November 28, December 26, January 2, February 20, & April 17).
This club is free but space is limited and registration is required. Please call the library at 585.968.1668 or email cuba@stls.org to register.
This group is full.
Afterschool Crew, a weekly club for students in 3rd through 5th grade will meet on Tuesdays, October 1 – May 27 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm at Cuba Library. During this time, we will read a section of a book together each week, have a snack, and do other activities such as crafts, STEAM challenges, board games, creative writing, etc. The group will not meet if school has a half day or during school vacations (November 26, December 24 & 31, February 18, & April 15). This club is free but space is limited and registration is required. Please call the library at 585.968.1668 or email cuba@stls.org to register.
Past programming for tweens has included STEAM club, Tweens in the Kitchen, Journaling Club, and Lego Club. If you are interested in tween programming, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any ideas, and we will consider your suggestions.
Teens (ages 13 – 18) are invited at certain times throughout the year to share their ideas for programs and library materials. Teens come for a casual hangout sesh to talk about the kinds of programs and activities they’d like to see at the library. Registration is usually requested but teens are free to come even if they didn’t sign up.
Past programming for teens has included escape rooms, board game nights, video game competitions, role playing games, after hours game parties, an international snack tasting club, and even a winter dance.