Today: 9am - 8pm
Phone: (810) 231-1771 connect@hamburglibrary.org

Welcome to Kids Zone!

Discover amazing books, fun programs, and exciting digital resources designed just for young learners and their families.

Upcoming Events

Join us for exciting programs designed just for kids and families!

Halloween Party
Halloween Party
Oct 17, 2025
7:00 PM

Come celebrate Halloween @ the Library. We'll be eating donuts and drinking cider, making a halloween nightlight, decorating a trick or treat bag, painting wooden pumpkins, and of course, having tons of fun.

  • Donuts and cider refreshments
  • Make a Halloween nightlight
  • Decorate trick or treat bags
  • Paint wooden pumpkins
  • Halloween fun and activities
Age Groups: Ages 3-12
Santa Claus Visit
Santa Claus Visit
Dec 15, 2025
2:00 PM

Ho ho ho! Santa Claus is coming to the library! Join us for stories, photos with Santa, and holiday magic.

  • Meet and greet with Santa
  • Photo opportunities
  • Holiday stories and songs
  • Special holiday treats
Age Groups: All ages Families welcome
Ornament Making
Ornament Making
Dec 2, 2025
Two Sessions Available

Join us to make and decorate some Christmas ornaments! We have two age-appropriate sessions to choose from.

  • Session 1: Tuesday, Dec 2 • 6:30-7:45 PM (Ages 5 and under)
  • Session 2: Wednesday, Dec 3 • 6:30-7:45 PM (Ages 6+)
  • Make and decorate Christmas ornaments
  • All materials provided
  • Take home your creations
  • Meeting Room location
Age Groups: Ages 5 and under Ages 6+
Family Fort Night
Family Fort Night
Nov 22, 2025
6:00 PM

Bring blankets, pillows, and your imagination! We'll build epic forts together and enjoy stories, games, and snacks inside our creations.

  • Fort building supplies provided
  • Bring your own blankets/pillows
  • Stories inside the forts
  • Games and activities
  • Family-friendly snacks
Age Groups: All ages Families encouraged
Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop-Off
Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop-Off
Oct 28, 2025
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Drop-off)

Drop off a stuffed animal Tuesday between 9am and 8pm and Wednesday between 9am and 4pm. Pick up your animal after 12 p.m. on Thursday and receive a personalized booklet about your stuffie's adventures at the library.

  • Drop-off: Tuesday 9am-8pm OR Wednesday 9am-4pm
  • Pick-up: Thursday after 12pm
  • Personalized adventure booklet for your stuffie
  • Stuffed animal adventures at the library
  • Front desk drop-off and pick-up
Age Groups: Ages 0-17

Regular Programs

Lego Club
Lego Club

You provide the imagination, we'll provide the legos

Monthly Sessions • 3:00-5:00 PM

We'll designate a theme every month, but it's merely a suggestion for those who aren't sure what they want to build. Your creations will stay at the library on display until the next Lego Club.

Ages: Ages 3-17
Drop-in Game Nights
Drop-in Game Nights

No Registration Required

Wednesdays 6-8pm (September & October)

Come in and play our variety of board games... borrow from our collection or use some of our donations. Settle in, play on, and have fun :)

Ages: All ages
Drop-in Crafternoons
Drop-in Crafternoons

No Registration Required

Friday, November 7 • 3:30-5:00 PM

Calling all crafty kids ages 6 and up. The library has an abundance of leftover crafts as well as a ton of crafting supplies. Drop in and see what fun things you can make!

Ages: Ages 6-17
Story Hours
Story Hours

Multiple times weekly

Weekly story times for different age groups featuring stories, songs, and activities.

Ages: Newborn to 5 years
Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt
Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt

The Month of October

Find the numbered scarecrows hidden around the library. Write down the corresponding word in our blank poem, then turn in the completed poem for a pick from our prize bucket.

Ages: All ages
Thankful Tree
Thankful Tree

The month of November

Help us build a full tree of leaves written with what you're thankful for :)

Ages: All ages Families encouraged

Recent Event Highlights

Take a look at some of our popular past events

Santa Visit
Special holiday celebration
Jim Gill Concert
Interactive family music
Beverly Meyer Music
Music Lady performance
Craft Sessions
Hands-on creativity

Event Registration

Most of our events require advance registration. We recommend signing up early as our programs are very popular and often fill up quickly!

  • Free registration for all library cardholders
  • Easy online registration system
  • Email confirmations and reminders
Questions About Kids Events?

Contact Laura, our Youth Services Librarian, for information about upcoming events, registration, or to suggest new program ideas.

We're always looking for ways to make our children's programming even better!