Preschool Age Programs

Kuna Library Programs for Preschool Age Children

Virtual Storytime

Monday, 10 am

Join us for virtual storytime on Facebook as Ms. Alaina, Miss Claudia, Miss Lara and Mr. Johnny share some of their favorite stories!

Ways to stay active, be creative, keep learning and have fun!

We’ve put together a list of some online activities, learning resources, live webcams, research tools, and virtual tours you can use to help pass the time, and continue learning, while we all do our part to help stop the spread of COVID-19 through practicing social distancing and self-quarantine.

We’ve just added some local summertime activities and updated our online list to include even more stories, crafting and gardening resources! Look for *NEW and *UPDATED to see what we’ve added!

eBoooks and Audiobooks

Check out our growing collection of eBook and audiobooks on OverDrive and Libby with the new addition of read-alongs there are books for the entire family!

Our regular programs will resume as the library reopens

Art, crafts, dancing, singing, playing musical instruments, kindergarten readiness, and reading are all part of the activities we offer during our programs for busy preschool age kids. Most programs do not require advance sign-up. However, our Kinder-Set Go!, Music and Movement, Mini Monets are the exception. Kinder-Set Go! registration opens before the session begins, Music and Movement registration opens approximately one week before the session begins. Mini Monet sign-ups are available at the door before each session.

Kindergarten Readiness

Check back for our fall 2020 schedule
Open to all ages

An open house style program aimed to help prepare little ones for kindergarten. No registration required.

Kinder-Set Go!

Check back for our fall 2020 schedule
Open to parents and their 4 year-old children
Registration required

Kuna Library is excited to offer a free class for parents and their 4 year old children. These hour long classes are designed to work on skills that will help a child get ready for school through interactive play, hands on activities and focused instruction for parents. All participating families will receive free books and fun educational tools to take home and keep. Younger siblings are welcomed to attend with their families.

This program is made possible through grants/donations from:
The Lara Moore Cunningham Foundation
The Idaho Commission for Libraries
Tell Me a Story/Joshua’s Memorial Book Drive

Mini Monets

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Register at the door
Open to children ages 3-kindergarten

Participants enjoy a story then create an art project using different techniques and media.
Sign-up at the door. Class size limited to 10.

Music & Movement

Registration required. Open to children 3-6 years of age and their adult companion.
Check back for our fall 2020 schedule

Singing, dancing and playing musical instruments are all part of this fun and engaging 30 minute program.
Registration is required. Music & Movement Guidelines

Storytime

Check back for our fall 2020 schedule
Open to children of all ages

Children will have fun listening to stories and participating in activities that help develop early literacy skills all while parents learn tips and tricks to develop these skills at home. Open to all ages. No registration required.