Family Fun Day: bOOK BINGO

Bingo lovers of all ages are invited to join us for an hour of Book Bingo! Each bingo wins a brand new book (and maybe some other fun goodies too!) This is a free event open to everyone.
 
January 7th
10:30 AM

For more information, please call 219-275-2471.

Winter build-a-buddy

Everyone needs a buddy to cuddle up and read with during this chilly winter season. Children ages 0-12 can build their own reading buddy!

February 4
10:00 AM or 12:00 PM

Registration Required: 219-275-2471

Story Hour

Open to all children ages 3-5 (who aren't enrolled in Kindergarten) this weekly program is full of fun STEAM based activities including reading, games, crafts, and more!

Mondays
3:00 -3:45 pm

​Register at the library. 

Little Wigglers

Offered every Monday, this fun mommy-and-me style program is open to any child aged 0-2 and their caregiver. Join Miss Katy as she shares books, fingerplays, rhymes and more. You will also learn fun new ways of interacting with your little one while networking with other caregivers. 

4:00-4:30 pm
Mondays

Register at the library.

Heyday TUesdays

Tuesdays are a blast at the Brook Public Library! Kids in grades 3-5 can join us for reading, games, crafts, and other STEAM based activities each week at 3:30 pm. 

3:30-4:30 pm
Tuesdays

Register at the library.

wacky wednesdays

Wednesdays are Wacky at the library! You won't want to miss all of the fun reading, games, and activities Miss Katy has planned for children in grades K-2. Join us each week for a new adventure.
 
3:30-4:30 pm
Wednesdays
 

100 book challenge

It's time to register for the 100 Book Challenge of 2023! This is a fun, year-long reading challenge that encourages you to set a goal and read, read, read! 

Participants can now track their activity virtually via Beanstack! Click HERE to register.

Prefer good old pen and paper? We have paper logs available at the library. 

Don't forget to finish your 2022 challenge strong! This is your last month to log reading. How close are you to your goal?

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1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is now available on Beanstack!

Say "goodbye" to paper logs. Track your books easily and efficiently while earning fun badges along the way.

This educational challenge is open to any child not-yet enrolled in Kindergarten. The goal? To read 1,000 books before kindergarten. It's easier than it sounds, and the benefits are tremendous. You'll foster important relationships with your children while boosting their early literacy skills and building solid foundations for educational success.

Tired of screens? We are still happily offering our paper logs for those who are suffering from screen fatigue.

For more information, call 219-275-2471.

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Join Today!

dolly parton imagination library

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five, no matter their family’s income. Thanks to our Newton County Township Trustees, every child under the age of 5 in Newton County is eligible for this program! Registered children receive a free book mailed directly to their house each and every month. Help build your little one's personal library by signing up today! Call the library for more information.

REGISTER HERE

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