Paper House Contest

The 4th Annual Paper House Contest has concluded, and the randomly selected winners are Layton M. for the Haunted House category and Adley E. for the Everyday House/Building category. Congratulations to both winners, and excellent work to all the kids who submitted entries! They were incredible! Children may pick up their paper house to take home by November 15. Thank you to the Friends of the Library for providing supplies to create paper houses, and thank you to PopShelf for sponsoring rewards for the winners! 

Winter Reading Challenge Kick-off

Saturday, December 7 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Kick off the Winter Reading Challenge on Saturday, Dec. 7th at Tyler Public Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.! This year we'll be celebrating our mascot, Chadwick the Owl's 10th Birthday Party! Join us to give Chadwick the best b-day ever with games, cookie decorating, sweet treats, and more. Stay tuned for more information to come about the big day and special guest Santa Claus' visit!

Music Makers

November 11 & 18 at 10:30 a.m. | Auditorium (First Floor)  

For babies to preschoolers: get ready to sing, make music, dance, and have fun. 

Storytime

Auditorium (First Floor)

For babies to preschoolers: listen to stories read aloud, sing songs, and enjoy playtime, sensory play, and crafts. There will be no storytimes on Nov. 5-7 and Nov. 26-28.

• Baby Storytime | Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
• Toddler Storytime | Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
• Preschool Storytime | Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

November 4-8 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Auditorium (First Floor)

For babies and preschoolers: join us for playtime and activities, meet other families, and ask questions about early childhood development from experts in our community at this come-and-go program! Special activities during the week include sensory play, making DIY toys, painting, and making DIY playdoh. On, Friday, Nov. 8, all families will receive a book to keep, provided by the Friends of the Tyler Public Library.

Styrofoam Goop Program

November 7 at 5 p.m. | Library Front Patio

For grades 3 and up: Sign up here to explore the chemical and physical properties of Styrofoam and make Styrofoam goop.

 Homeschool Libratory

November 12 at 2 p.m. | Makerspace

For kids ages 5-12: join us to learn about planes and math with Tyler Pounds Regional Airport Director, Steve Thompson.

November 15 at 5:00 p.m. | Makerspace

For grades 3 and up: Sign up here for children to learn how to make their own air-dry clay and make an ornament or sculpture to take home. Space is limited to 15 children. When registering, please select 1 under the Quantity option to register your child.

November 14 at 6 p.m. | Auditorium (First Floor)

For kids in K-12 and their families: sign up here to create a wire tree, celebrating your family.

TJC Fairy Tale Theatre

November 21 at 8:45 a.m. | Auditorium (First Floor)

For preschool to grade 3: Tyler Junior College students will visit to present fairy tale plays. Library staff will lead a related craft following the plays. Light breakfast snacks are provided. RSVP here to let us know you are attending.  

Art 4 Fun Program

November 21 from 5-6:30 p.m. | Makerspace (Third Floor)

For grades 3 and up: sign up here to attend and make 3-D cube art. This illustrated 3-D cube is a visual reminder of the six foundational elements of art. Registration is required. Sign up here.

Makerspace Activity

All November | Rover Cart (First Floor)

Each month, our Rover Cart features a STEAM-oriented activity for kids to do when they visit the library. November will feature a leaf pattern and tessellation activity.

Five Finger Rule

Use the Five Finger Rule to help determine the best fit book for your child. Download the Five Finger Rule chart.

Easy Reader Levels 

The Library's Easy Reader Collection is a great fit for young readers whose reading skills and interests are outgrowing picture books but are not quite ready to take on full chapter books. Easy Readers bridge this gap by having short chapters and often including pictures.

Easy Readers are located on the back wall in the Children's Area and include both fiction and select nonfiction works.

Easy Readers are divided into four levels. Use the chart below to find the right level for your child. You can also download the Easy Reader Level Chart.

*Level information is adapted from Harper Collins Children's Books.

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For questions, please call (903)593-7323 and ask to speak with Youth Services staff or contact us using the Ask a Librarian form.

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