Preschool Age Programs
Kuna Library Programs for Preschool Age Children
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 a week before the session begins. Mini Monet sign-ups are done at the door before each session.
Book Babies
Tuesday 10 am
Open to children 0-24 months and their adult companion
A lapsit program for children 0-24 months and their parent or caregiver. There are short stories, songs, finger play, sign language, activities and free play. It is a great opportunity to get to know other parents with small children and introduce early literacy skills to infants and toddlers.
Kinder-Set Go!
Registration required
Tuesday 10 am
Wednesday 1:30 pm
Open to parents and their 4 year-old children
A one hour class full of interactive play and activities to help a child get ready for kindergarten. Along with in-class activities instructions are given to parents for at-home activities to help reinforce skills worked on in class.
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
Registration required
Tuesday 12:30 pm and 1 pm
Thursday 11 am and 11:30 am
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
Monday 10:30 am
Tuesday 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm
Wednesday 6 pm
Thursday 10 am 12 pm
Friday 10 am
Open to children 1-6 years of age and their adult companion
Singing, dancing and playing musical instruments are all part of this fun half-hour class.
Registration is required. Music & Movement Guidelines
Storytime
Tuesday 11 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Thursday 10:30 am, 12:30 pm
Friday 10:30 am
Open to children of all ages
Children will have fun hearing stories and doing projects. Parents can learn fun ways to incorporate literacy into their children’s day.
Toddler Storytime
Monday 10 am
Open to children ages 2-3 and their adult companion
A class for toddlers and their adult companion designed to help transition children from Book Babies to regular storytimes.