Kids' Events

Fall Storytimes!


Wonderful Ones
Thursdays, September 21 to November 16 from 10:00 - 10:25am
Story Room
This storytime is for children who are 9-23 months old and a caregiver. Each session includes age appropriate songs, rhymes, and books and is followed by an optional playtime.

Toddling Time
Tuesdays, September 19 to November 14 from 10:00 - 10:25am
Story Room
This storytime is for children who are 24-35 months old and a caregiver. Each session includes age appropriate songs, rhymes, and books and is followed by an optional playtime.

Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, September 20 to November 15 from 10:00 - 10:30am
Story Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! This storytime is for children ages 3 to 5 years old and a caregiver. Each session is followed by an optional playtime.

Storytime After Dark
Wednesdays, September 20 to November 15 from 6:30 - 6:55pm
Story Room
This storytime is for children who are 0-5 years old and a caregiver. Each session includes age appropriate songs, rhymes, and books and is followed by an optional playtime.


Programs for Preschoolers


Big Blue Blocks
Select Mondays from 10:00 - 11:00am
September 18, October 2, 16, and 30, November 13 and 27
     
Constitution Room      
Drop in for open play with the West Allis Library's Big Blue Blocks. These large foam blocks include bricks, cylinders, chutes, channels and parts that suggest motion or connectivity. They inspire children to design their own inventions, environments and activities. These sessions are unstructured, child-directed play. Recommended for ages 2-6. No registration required.


Programs for School-age Kids

STEAM Club

Discover, explore, and experiment at STEAM Club! Join us each month to take on a new topic through fun, hands-on projects. STEAM Club is for kids ages 5 to 11. Registration is required. Register on the Library Event Calendar, or by calling the Children’s desk at 414-302-8503.

Fliers and Gliders       
Thursday, September 14 from 6:30 - 7:30pm       
Constitution Room
Unlock the secrets of aerodynamics to make paper airplanes and gliders like never before!

Goo!        
Thursday, October 12from 6:30 - 7:30pm        
Constitution Room        
Roll up your sleeves and bring on the slimy, sticky, and gloopy!

Color Lab        
Thursday, November 9from 6:30 - 7:30pm        
Constitution Room
Experiment with color, explore color theory, and create your own signature shade!


LEGO Club

Saturdays, October 7 and November 11 at 2:00pm  
Constitution Room

Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! Kids in grades K5 through 5th grade can free-build with our Legos in the Constitution Room. Show us your building skills! After the program, kids' creations are displayed in the Children's Department.

Day Off DIY

No school today? Let’s get creative! Head to the library for an hour of making. We’ve got the supplies, you bring the ideas. This program is best suited for kids ages 5 and up.

Bead Animals and Jewelry                   
Friday, October 6 from 11:00am - 12:00pm                   
Story Room

Colossal Cardboard Construction!                   
Friday, October 27 from 1:00 - 2:00pm                   
Constitution Room


Kids' Movies


Lunchtime Kids' Movie                   
Monday, September 25 at 11:00am                   
Constitution Room                   
What's better than popcorn and a movie? A picnic and a movie! Bring your own bag lunch and join us for the latest fun under the sea! Don't forget your dinglehoppers and thingamabobs.

Kids under the age of six must have an adult stay with them. No registration required. This film is rated PG and is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Kids' Movie Matinee                   
Monday, October 30 at 2:00pm                   
Constitution Room                   
It’s a movie matinee you won’t want to miss! Check back in October for details about the movie. Kids under the age of six must have an adult stay with them. No registration required.


Programs for Tweens

Tween Twist-Ups!

What’s better than your favorite thing? Two of your favorite things! Come to the library for epic monthly mashups. Tween Twist-Ups are for kids in 3rd to 5th grade. No registration required. Bring a friend or make some here!

Pokémon + Perler Beads                   
Tuesday, September 19 from 6:30 – 7:30pm                   
Constitution Room

Mario + Minute to Win It                   
Tuesday, October 17 from 6:30 – 7:30pm                   
Constitution Room

Cookies + Kawaii                   
Tuesday, November 21 from 6:30 – 7:30pm                   
Constitution Room