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Programs

Kid Zone

Storytime at Orem Library

Winter/Spring Block runs January 2nd – April 26th
Toddler Tales

For ages 0–3. Join us Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday at 10:00AM & 11:10 AM in the Kid Zone for songs, rhymes, and simple stories to introduce our youngest patrons to the world of words.

Preschool Storytime

For ages 3–5. Join us Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 10:30 AM in the Storytelling Wing for songs, stories, rhymes, dances, and fun as children develop a love for reading and storytelling.

After School Storytime

Join us Mondays at 4 PM in the Storytelling for songs and stories. Geared for ages 3-7 but all ages welcome. This program will feature the same stories and songs as the previous weeks’ morning programs.

Big Kid Adventures

For grades K-3. Join us every third Wednesday of the month in the Sorenson Legacy Room for a 1-hour storytime for big kids. While focusing on literacy, we will make discoveries through playful activities and strengthen the mind-body connection. Registration is required. Register here.

Bilingual Storytime

Join us Thursdays at 4 PM in the Kid Zone for songs and stories in Spanish and English. Last Thursday of the month is Spanish only when Spanish speakers and learners are in attendance.

Traiga a toda la familia a la zona infantil cada semana para un cuento bilingüe especial de media hora. Todas las edades son bienvenidas.

Bouncing Babies

For ages 0–12 months (pre-walking babies only). Join us Friday at 10 AM in the Storytelling wing for bounces, songs, and a short playtime where babies and caregivers may interact. Bring a blanket! Older babies or those with older siblings are invited to attend Toddler Tales on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Kids Any Time Activity

There once was a field of green clover.
A leprechaun scoffed, “I’m so over
this boring green hue.”
And then she went through
And painted each one a new color.

Come find each clover the leprechaun painted!

Tween Any Time Activity

Many women have put their ‘stamp’ on history, leaving behind an indelible mark and providing a foundation upon which others can build.
Some of these women have been recognized on US Postage stamps. To celebrate Women’s History Month, pictures of 16 stamps are hidden around the top floor area. Find each one and return to the desk for a prize.

Check It Out! Book Club

Join us for the monthly Check It Out! Children’s Book Club where fellow 4th–6th graders and their caregivers will engage in discussions and participate in activities. Registration is required and is limited to 15 students and their caregivers. Register online or at any Children’s Desk. Then pick up a copy of the book at the main floor Children’s Desk.

February: Wishmakers by Tyler Whitesides

March: Dogtown
by Kristine Applegate & Gennifer Choldenko

Music & Movement

This program will resume January 22nd. Music and Movement is a class designed for toddlers and their caregivers hosted by Kids on the Move. Books, instruments, songs, fingerplays, and dances encourage the development of skills such as imitation, vocalizing, self and peer awareness, and much more. For children ages 18 months to 3 and their caregivers. Mondays at 10 AM in the Storytelling Wing.

Children's Literacy

Shared Reading

We don’t just do summer reading programs here. Our Shared Reading program is designed to help your child keep up the good reading all year-round.

The simple program encourages you and your child to become reading partners, as together you set reading goals and talk about what you read. You can create your own reward system for meeting your goals, but the library, through generous donations from local businesses, also provides several prizes for your child to choose from once a month. Sign up online at orem.beanstack.org or in the Beanstack app.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

The concept is simple and the rewards are priceless. Read any book to your child–infant, toddler, or preschooler–until you have read 1,000 books together. After registering, come to the Children’s main floor reference desk to receive your first 100 books record log. Record each book you and your child read together by simply marking the icon on the record sheet. You may read the same book multiple times. You can also count books heard at storytime, daycare and preschool.

After each set of 100 books is read and recorded, take your log to Children’s desk to receive the log for your next 100 books. Small rewards are earned with completion of 100 books and 500 books. After reading the 1000th book, your child will receive a certificate of completion and a free book.

Sign up online at orem.beanstack.org or in the Beanstack app.

If you prefer using paper charts, print your reading logs HERE.

STEM Programs

LEGO Lab

Free play & building challenges. LEGO & DUPLO blocks. Caregiver must accompany ages 7 and under. No registration. Every Thursday of the month at 4:30.

Family Library Services

Page Reader Press Enter to Read Page Content Out Loud Press Enter to Pause or Restart Reading Page Content Out Loud Press Enter to Stop Reading Page Content Out Loud Screen Reader Support