Join us during the summer reading program for Toddler Time! We will be reading books, singings songs and rhymes, and doing activities.
This program is geared towards babies 0-2 years old. We will be reading board books and simpler picture books as well as doing lapsit activities that require participation from parents and caregivers, compared to Summer Storytime. Please bring your child to whichever storytime fits their personality and needs best.
*Children do not need to be participating in the summer reading program to attend this program. Registration is not required.
Join us during the summer reading program for Summer Storytime! We will be reading books, singing songs, doing activities, and creating a craft. This program is geared toward preschool through second grade. We will be reading slightly longer books and doing more complicated activities in this storytime than in Toddler Time. Please bring your child to whichever one fits their personality and needs best.
*Children do not need to be participating in the summer reading program to attend this program. Registration is not required.
Join Mike to play Call of Cthulhu, King Arthur Pendragon, RuneQuest, and Castles & Crusades (Dungeons & Dragons 1st edition). They will meet each Monday from 3:30-7:30 in the Sterling Public Library's conference room. This is open to anyone 13 years or older.
Feel free to email Mike at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions.
Join us at the library to learn about stars, constellations, Outerspace, and what these things have to do with ancient Greek mythology. We will be hosting a presentation from the Rockford Discovery Center who will be bringing their portable planetarium that we can walk inside of! This program is open to all ages.
This program has two sessions: one at 5pm and one at 5:45pm. There is a limit of 30 people per session, so registration is available but not required to attend this program. We will call those who signed up ahead of time on Monday, June 12, to make sure they are still coming. If not, we will call anyone who has signed up on a waitlist.
All 6th - 12 graders are welcome to join us for games, snacks, and discussion. No registration required, just show up!
Because of another program, we will be meeting in the Genealogy Department for only this night.
¿No habla Espanol?
Let's remedy that and broaden your Spanish vocabulary.
2 days a week, Thursday and Friday, from 1 pm to 3 pm, the Sterling Public Library will be hosting an Intro to Spanish course taught by Native Spanish Speaker Ana Lara. She has spent many years teaching children and even more teaching ESL (English as a Second Language). Ana Lara is passionate about education and the Spanish language. All ages are welcome. We are fully aware that teaching children and adults requires a different approach and we are prepared for that.
If you're interested in learning a language for a minimal cost ($20), or are uncertain about your abilities to learn another language, this is the perfect time to test the waters. The registration fee of $20 is due on the first day of class, but can be paid anytime beforehand. Payment must be made at the library as it cannot be done online at this time. We accept cash, check, or card for your convenience.
To register please follow the link to our Google form.
https://forms.gle/1S32HhywvZWSNx2N7
For more info please speak with Adult Services Librarian Ben, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Join us outside on the north lawn next to the children's department door to play outside! Activities will change week to week, but some examples include bubbles, chalk, lawn games, and a water day near the end of the summer! (We will advertise this day a lot as it gets closer so patrons can bring a towel and wear clothes that are okay to get wet.) Popsicles will be handed out at the end of this program.
This program is open to all ages of children, but some activities will be easier for older elementary-aged children. Please call the library or ask Abbigail if you have any questions!
*Pending inclement or very hot weather, this program will be cancelled. We will advertise this on our Facebook page and website, so please check there or call the library if you have any questions on the day of the program!
¿No habla Espanol?
Let's remedy that and broaden your Spanish vocabulary.
2 days a week, Thursday and Friday, from 1 pm to 3 pm, the Sterling Public Library will be hosting an Intro to Spanish course taught by Native Spanish Speaker Ana Lara. She has spent many years teaching children and even more teaching ESL (English as a Second Language). Ana Lara is passionate about education and the Spanish language. All ages are welcome. We are fully aware that teaching children and adults requires a different approach and we are prepared for that.
If you're interested in learning a language for a minimal cost ($20), or are uncertain about your abilities to learn another language, this is the perfect time to test the waters. The registration fee of $20 is due on the first day of class, but can be paid anytime beforehand. Payment must be made at the library as it cannot be done online at this time. We accept cash, check, or card for your convenience.
To register please follow the link to our Google form.
https://forms.gle/1S32HhywvZWSNx2N7
For more info please speak with Adult Services Librarian Ben, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Join us during the summer reading program for First Chapter Friday! During this program we will read the first chapter of a middle grade book, play games, and do an activity related to the book we have read. Some examples of activities we will do include painting, STEAM projects, and food experiments. If you have any questions about any activity in particular, please reach out to Abbigail or call the library. This program is geared towards third through fifth grade, but all ages are welcome.
*Children do not need to be participating in the summer reading program to attend this program. Registration is not required.