Phone: (435) 563-3555
Email: library@smithfieldutah.gov
Children
The Children’s Library is filled with things to discover every day - including beautifully written and illustrated books, Yoto players & cards, Vox audio books, Storytime-to-Go backpacks and fun, interactive learning activities & programs. The moment you pass into our colorful space, you are stepping into a world of wonder, where imagination is in the air and creativity is always flowing.
Fall Library Programs begin in September
Storytimes at the Library
Children are invited to join us at the library for stories, songs, rhymes, puppets and fun! While all children are welcome, each group is created with a focus on age appropriate developmental skills of the intended audience. Caregivers attending with their children should plan to engage with them during storytime. Space is limited to 50 people and popular programs fill up quickly. Tickets are available 30 minutes before storytime begins. If you or your children are feeling ill, please stay home until you are better. This will help keep storytime and our presenters healthy.
Toddler Train: Wednesdays @ 10:30 am
This program is intended for children 18 months to 3 years old and focuses on their developmental needs with lots of songs, visual elements and movement.
Book Babies: Thursdays @ 1:00 pm
Book babies is for our newest library users 0-18 months old. It features 20 minutes of guided rhymes and movement intend to give caregivers knowledge and tools to help their babies on their pre-reading journey. Time is available afterwards for playing and connecting with other caregivers.
PreSchool Storytime: Fridays @ 10:30 am & 1 pm
Preschool storytime is intended for kids 3+ and focuses on listening skills along with fun rhymes, songs and interactive movements.
La Hora de Cuentos: 2nd Tuesday monthly @ 10:30
Elizabeth Rivera from USU's MIECHV will be presenting a fun storytime in Spanish at the library.
Storytime with Capsa: 3rd Tuesdays @ 10:30 am
Read fun stories and do a craft about confidence-building with a member of CAPSA's education team. These stories will help teach children about what confidence looks like, how we can develop it ourselves, and how being kind to others can increase their confidence.
Music and Movement
Wednesdays @ 1 pm
Join us as we focus on early literacy through movement, songs, stories, dance, and exploration of musical concepts and instruments. Children and their caregivers can join Miss Karen for 30 minutes of fun exploring music and dance together! For ages 2+ with an adult caregiver.
Discovery Day
Mondays 10:30 - Noon
Discovery Day is our preschool program to explore STEAM, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. STEAM education is pivotal for young minds. STEM ignites curiosity, nurtures play & fosters critical thinking in children. This is a drop in program where preschool kids and their caregivers can enjoy activities created for their development.
September: Play-Doh on the Patio
October: Games in the Library
November: Engineering w/ Blocks
December: Color with Bluey!
Kids Club
2nd & 4th Mondays @ 4 pm
Kids 6-11 can join us twice a month for super fun STEM activities at the library!
September & October: Fidgety Fingers
November & December: Art Exploration
January & February: Lego Club
March & April: Game Theory & Play
Reading Rangers
3rd Tuesdays @ 4 pm
A book club for kids in kindergarten - 2nd grade
Kids are invited to come talk about the book of the month, literary devices, vocabulary and do a fun activity together themed on what we read. Sign-up in the children's library. Space is limited to 24 participants. Books will be available to borrow one month before book club. Books are limited, so we encourage them to be returned when you finish reading so others on our waiting list can have a chance to read.
Reading Dragons
A book club for kids in 3rd - 5th grades
1st Tuesdays @ 4:30 pm
Kids are invited to read and join the discussion about our chapter book of the month! We'll have snacks and a fun activity so plan to join us! Sign-up at the circulation desk. Books will be available to borrow one month before book club.