At the Indian Valley Public Library Youth Services Department, we strive to make our programs accessible to all. If your child needs extra support to attend our programs, please don't hesitate to let us know. Stop by the library or email us at youthservices@ivpl.org.

The library will be closed on the following dates:

Sunday, December 24

Monday, December 25

Sunday, December 31

Monday, January 1

There will be no children's programs on those days.

December 4-February 29

Youth ages birth to 18 are invited to earn tokens for our book vending machine by reading (or being read to). Stop by the library or visit one of the pages below for more information.

Link to Youth Learning Challenge page

Link to Teen Learning Challenge page

Do you have any vending machine tokens at home? We are running low on tokens. If you have any unused tokens, please bring them to the library and exchange them for a certificate. Certificates never expire and can be traded for a token at a later date.

Homeschool Hangout 

Tuesday, December 19 from 1 to 3 PM

Community Room

Homeschool families of all ages are invited to hang out in the Community Room. IVPL will provide a variety of building materials, including Legos, Duplos, K’Nex, Magna Tiles and more! No registration required.

We are excited to announce that Indian Valley Public Library has a new digital database for our community! Scholastic Teachables provides unlimited remote access to tens of thousands printable educational materials. These high‑quality, ready‑to-use resources to save you countless hours of searching for reliable content.

To use this resource, simply to go www.ivpl.org (from the eResources menu, choose “eLearning & Research”). If you are in Indian Valley Public Library you will be automatically be logged in. If you connecting from home or work, just enter the barcode number on your library card to get in.

If you don’t have a library card yet, it’s no problem! Stop by the library to sign up for your free card today!

Preschool programs do not require registration unless otherwise indicated. You can register for them if you would like to receive reminder emails. Just click on this Calendar Link.

Caregivers of children ages 9 and under must remain in the room during the program and caregivers of children ages 10-12 must remain in the library during the program.



Babies Boogie Storytime

(Ages birth-24 months)

Mondays, December 4, 11 & 18

9:15 AM

Wednesdays, December 6, 13 & 20

10:15 AM

Community Room

Families with children ages birth to 24 months are invited to join us for a brief storytime for our youngest friends, followed by time to play and socialize. Siblings welcome.

Teddy Bear Time (2 year olds)

Wednesdays, December 6, 13 & 20

10:15 AM

Stories, songs, and movement activities for 2-year-old children. Bring a stuffed toy or use one of ours. Siblings welcome.

Music and Motion (Ages 3-5)

Wednesdays, December 6, 13 & 20

10:15 AM

Community Room

Stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 3-5. Siblings welcome.

Wee Build

Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 AM

Story Hour Room

Stop into the Children’s Room for some free play with preschool-friendly building toys. No registration required.

Lunch Bunch Storytime (All ages)

Thursdays, December 7, 14 & 21 at 10:15 AM

Community Room

Join us for a casual outdoor storytime for children of all ages. Feel free to bring a snack or a lunch, though this is not required. We will meet at the pavilion outside. This program may be moved indoors to the library's Community Room due to weather.

Caregivers of children ages 9 and under must remain in the room during the program and caregivers of children ages 10-12 must remain in the library during the program.



Pajama Storytime (All ages)

Tuesday, December 5 & 19 at 7 PM

Storyhour Room

Stories, songs, and movement activities before bedtime for children of all ages. Pajamas welcome (not required).

Fun, brain-building, and free! No registration required. Sign up for optional reminder emails through our online calendar.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Drop off: Friday, December 15, 12 PM - 5 PM

Pick up: Saturday December 16, 10 AM - 1 PM OR Sunday, December 17, 1 PM - 5 PM

Community Room

Children are invited to drop off a stuffed toy for a “sleepover” at the library. Pick them up over the weekend and see pictures of the fun they had - and maybe some mischief, too!

Family Art Exploration (All ages)

Monday, December 18 at 4 PM

Community Room

Stop by the library for some hands-on art exploration. Together, we will share a story and a mindfulness moment. Then, everyone (adults included) will be invited to create art based on a theme using the supplies provided. Most appropriate for ages 3-8 but all ages are welcome. 

Let it Snow: Arts & Crafts

Tuesday, December 26, 1 PM-7:30 PM

Wednesday, December 27, 9:30 AM-4 PM

Story Hour Room

Create snowflakes and more to decorate the library or to take home. This is a drop-in program, so come whenever you can!

School's Out Movie: DC League of Super-Pets

Wednesday, November 27 at 2 PM

Community Room

Krypto the Super-Dog and Superman are inseparable best friends, sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime side by side in Metropolis. However, Krypto must master his own powers for a rescue mission when Superman is kidnapped.

Unplugged Games 

Friday, December 29 from 12 PM to 3 PM

Community Room

Games are a great way for us to get together. Drop by the library to play some oversized games and some table-sized games. No registration is required. All ages are welcome!

Caregivers of children ages 9 and under must remain in the room during the program and caregivers of children ages 10-12 must remain in the library during the program.

Beginners Chess

Wednesdays at 6:30 PM (No program Nov 22)

Lewis McLean Reading Room

Stop by the library to learn the game of chess or hone your skills. Beginners of all ages are welcome; however, adult supervision is required for players under 13.

Pokémon Meet-up Club (Ages 5-10)

Monday, December 4 at 4 PM

Community Room

Stop by the library to meet up with other Pokémon fans to trade cards, talk about the game and the show, play the card game, and complete a craft or other activity. The library has a small number of cards available to trade but participants are encouraged to bring their own decks. (The Library is not responsible for lost or damaged cards). No registration required. Have Pokémon cards you no longer need? Consider donating them to the library.

Tinkering Club (Ages 5-10)

Monday, December 11 at 4 PM

Community Room

Stop by the library to complete our tinkering challenge using the materials provided. Most appropriate elementary school but all ages welcome.

Junior Engineers (Grades K-5)

Tuesday, December 12 at 5 PM

Community Room

During this program, you will be invited to work in a small group to solve an engineering challenge with provided materials. 

Lego Club (Grades K-5)

Tuesday, December 19 at 5 PM

Community Room

Stop by the library to complete our monthly challenge or just have some free building time. No registration required. For safety reasons, preschoolers MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Programs marked with a ** require registration. Registration starts 2 weeks before the event. Use the green button at the top of this page to Register.

Tween Graphic Novel Book Club (Ages 9-12)**

Tuesday, December 19 at 4 PM

In-person (Community Room) or on Zoom

Join us online or in the library to discuss this month's Graphic Novel, Zero's Journey Graphic Novel Vol. 1 (available on Hoopla).

Link to book on Hoopla

Link to register

STEAM Saturday: Build a Gaming PC 

(Youth Ages 10+)

Saturday, December 30, 10:30 AM to 1 PM

Community Room



Building a PC involves selecting and assembling individual hardware components, such as a processor, graphics card, and memory, to create a customized and high-performance computer system tailored to specific needs and preferences.  This program was made possible by a PA Smart Grant administered by VGC USA. Caregivers of children ages 10-12 must remain in the library during the program. Registration is required and starts two weeks before the program. Registration link.

Programs marked with a ** require registration. Registration starts 2 weeks before the event. Use the green button at the top of this page to Register.

Open Mic Night 

Monday, December 12 at 6:30 pm

Lewis McLean Reading Room 

Local music, poetry, storytelling, and more! Join us as a performer or an audience member.

Performer sign-up begins at 6:00 PM. Performers will have a five minute slot to showcase their unique talents.

This program is designed for adults and young adults ages 13 and up. Please keep a family-friendly environment in mind when selecting material to share.

Contact rfischer@ivpl.org with any questions.

VolunTeen Club**

Wednesday, December 13 at 6 PM

Community Room

Join us to complete projects and activities to support local and nationwide charities and organizations. For young people ages 13 and up. Registration is required. Registration link.

Contact Nicole at nhusbands@ivpl.org with questions. 

Please note: This program may be canceled due to low registration.

Cold Case Caper (Ages 13+)

Thursday, December 28

45 Minute Time Slots at 11 AM, 12 PM & 1 PM

Community Room

Great for a small group of friends or a single-player experience, Cold Case: A Pinch of Murder integrates puzzle-solving and crime fiction into an immersive investigative experience. Do you have what it takes to solve the Cold Case? Registration Required. Register for one time slot by clicking the time above.

STEAM Saturday: Build a Gaming PC 

(Youth Ages 10+)

Saturday, December 30, 10:30 AM to 1 PM

Community Room



Building a PC involves selecting and assembling individual hardware components, such as a processor, graphics card, and memory, to create a customized and high-performance computer system tailored to specific needs and preferences.  This program was made possible by a PA Smart Grant administered by VGC USA. Caregivers of children ages 10-12 must remain in the library during the program. Registration is required and starts two weeks before the program. Registration link.

Movie: Barbie (Ages 13+)

Saturday, December 30 at 2:30 pm 

Community Room

Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 116 minutes

Looking for a good book but don't know where to start? Want a selection of books on a topic but don't have time to stop by the library? The Youth Services Department is here to help you. Just fill out our Book Finders request form and we will do the rest. Please allow 3-5 business days for us to fill your request.

Book Finders Request

Would you like to borrow a librarian for your class or group? We can offer a pre-recorded or live virtual story time or introduction to library resources as well as in person visits to schools and tours of the library. The staff at IVPL needs at least TWO WEEKS notice. You can request this service ONCE per month. This service depends on staff availability. You can also take your group on a virtual tour of the library. Click the buttons to the left to find out more or book a visit today!

Borrow a Librarian Request