For Children & Teens

The Minburn Public Library has a variety of regular programs available for children and teens! 

(Updated July 2026)

 

Friday Fun

Designed for ages 6-16, Friday Fun occurs every Friday, 2pm-4pm during the Adel-De Soto-Minburn (ADM) school year. Each week has a different activity that is repeated monthly: 

  • 1st Friday of the Month: Legos
  • 2nd Friday of the Month: Craft 
  • 3rd Friday of the Month: Nerf Wars
  • 4th Friday of the Month: Movie

No sign-up needed! 

 

Maker Monday

Designed for ages 8-18, Maker Monday occurs the second Monday of each month, 4:30pm-6pm. Library staff will guide students on handcrafts like knitting, needle felting, and more. No sign-up needed! 

 

Storytime

Designed for ages birth-first grade, storytime is the first Thursday of each month, 10:30am-11:00am. 

 

Preschool Playtime

Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, preschool playtime is a chance for young families to gather and connect with each other. Preschool playtime occurs on the third Thursday of each month, 10:30am-11:30am.

 

Teen Advisory Board

Designed for high school students, the Teen Advisory Board gives students a chance to make their voice heard by helping library staff plan teen events and offering input on materials they'd like to see added to the library. ADM volunteer hours can be earned by participating. This program occurs on the third Monday of each month, 5pm-6pm. 

 

Open Art 

Designed for ages 2-18+, Open Art occurs on Tuesdays, 3pm-7pm. The library provides a variety of supplies, and patrons are welcome to create whatever they can imagine from them! No sign-up needed. 

 

All-Ages Programming

The library offers programming for all ages throughout the year!

 

Skate Time (July-August)

The library sponsors free open skating at the skating rink in Meek Park. There are skates available for every size, and all are welcome! Skate time occurs on Thursdays, 7pm-9pm.

 

Open Gym (January-March)

The library hosts open gym in the old Minburn school gym during the coldest months of the year. Various balls for basket ball and indoor soccer are provided. Open Gym Occurs January through March, on Fridays 10am-12pm