School Age Programs
Kuna Library Programs for School-Age Children
As a way to keep our patrons and staff as safe as possible, we ask that you abide by the following protocols when visiting the library:
- Class sizes are limited, and spots are given on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- If you or your child are not feeling well, please don’t attend our programs or visit the library.
- All programs are subject to change without notice.
Thank you for your cooperation and your participation!
Code on the Road Summer 2023
Registration is open!
Coach Newton from Panucation is offering kids ages 7-13 the chance to learn to code with Scratch at Kuna Library!
Registration is required. Stop by the library to register. Space is limited.
Six sessions are offered on the following Thursdays:
June 15, 3:30 pm – 5 pm
June 22, 3:30 pm – 5 pm
June 29, 3:30 pm – 5 pm
July 6, 3:30 pm – 5 pm
July 13, 3:30 pm – 5 pm
July 20, 3:30 pm – 5 pm
After the Bell
This program resumes in the fall.
Open to school-age children ages 6+
An afternoon of fun activities for school-age kids. Activities may include movies, arts and crafts, 3D printing, video games, STEM activities, and more!
3D Printing
The 3D printing program was made possible through a grant from the following:
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Emergency Contact Information
Over the past few months, we’ve had attendees to our After the Bell program who have left phones and wallets in the building, among other items, in addition to getting sick unexpectedly. We would love to be able to reach out when these instances happen. If you’re comfortable with it, we would love to have emergency contact information for children who frequently attend the program so that we can reach out if anything happens.
Emergency Contact Form
Offered the following days and times
Monday 3 pm – 5 pm
Tuesday 3 pm – 5 pm
Wednesday 2 pm – 5 pm
Thursday 3 pm – 5 pm
Friday 3 pm – 5 pm
Creative Writing
This program resumes in the fall.
Open to writers ages 12 and older.
Develop your creative writing skills with a monthly prompt and hear and share stories with other participants. No registration is required.
Offered the following days and times
Thursday 3 pm – 4 pm
Homeschoolers @ The Library
This program resumes in the fall.
Open families with school-age children
Here is a chance for school-age kids to participate in arts and crafts, STEM projects, build with Legos, and more.
Offered the following days and times
Friday 9:30 am
Homeschool parents, with your Kuna Library card, you can now access the Pre-K- 2nd-grade curriculum through Educate Station.
Educate Station is a learning resource of early learning materials for teachers and homeschool parents. Offering weekly and monthly lesson plans with printable worksheets in language arts, math, science, social studies, and social & emotional learning curriculum for grades pre-kindergarten through second grade.
Mayor’s Book Club
A book club for kids in grades 4-6
This program resumes in the fall.
How does it work?
- Sign up at the library and receive a copy of the book (one book per family, limited quantities).
- Read the book.
- Join us at the library to discuss the book with the mayor of Kuna on the announced date.
- Keep the book!
- If you signed up for Mayor’s Book Club and could not attend the scheduled discussion, you’ll have to wait one month before signing up for another session.
Don’t forget to check out our other resources for activities, learning, and entertainment.
eBoooks and Audiobooks
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eBooks and Audiobook Collection for Kids
NEW! The Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) offers a FREE collection with 75% of its holdings dedicated to children, juvenile, and teen titles.
The Idaho Digital E-Book Alliance (IDEA) is accessed through Libby, or the school app, Sora. Find out how to add the IDEA collection to your app today!