June 30th 11am & 3pm- Music with Gary Lapow!

“Gary’s kids’ stuff is great! You’re in for a good time.” – Whoopi Goldberg

For over 25 years, Gary Lapow has performed his inspiring music for millions of children, parents and teachers in both the United States and Canada. He has appeared on radio and television, at large festivals and in numerous concert halls, schools and libraries.

Gary’s concert programs teach children to respect themselves and their communities, reach out to others, and celebrate the many joys of life. The albums of his original songs have been selected as Parents Choice Recommended and Honor Recordings.

*Parents must stay with children under the age of 14.

*No group or daycare visits are allowed during our program times.Please call in advance to schedule a group visit.For further information or to schedule a group visit, call the Children's Dept. 713.2731

Family Fun Fridays @ the Visalia Library!!!

Family Fun @ the Visalia Library!!!!

Join us every Friday for movies and over 18 board games that families can enjoy playing together!

Movie begins at 2PM and 4PM in the Children's Wing

When: Every Friday from 1:30PM - 5PM

This week's movie: Cars
(Children may want to bring a pillow or something comfortable to rest on during the movie.)

Who: Children, teens and parents (adults must be with a child in order to attend the program)

Board games available to play in the children's area include: Candy Land, Chess, Checkers and Backgammon, Chutes and Ladders, Clue, Connect 4, Dominoes, Go Fish card game, Hi-Ho Cherry-O, Memory, Regular playing cards, Scrabble, Sorry! and Uno.

Cost: Free!!!!

*Parents must stay with children under the age of 14.*
*No group or daycare visits allowed during our program times. Please call in advance to schedule a group visit. For further information or to schedule a group visit, call the Children's Dept. (559) 713-2732 *

Wednesday, June 29th @ 10AM: Preschool Storytime!

Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays at our preschool story time every Wednesday @ 10am.

Perfect for ages 3-5.

This week's theme: 4th of July!

*No group or daycare visits are allowed during our program times.Please call in advance to schedule a group visit.For further information or to schedule a group visit, call the Children's Dept. 713.2731

Tuesday, June 28th @ 10AM: Baby/Toddler Time!

Every Tuesday at 10am, we will have a special time for babies (0-2) to play and interact with one another while building literacy skills!

No Friends' Meeting in July

The Friends of the Tulare County Library will not meet in July. Regular monthly meetings will resume in August. Please contact Sheryll Strachan at 713-2709 for more information.

June 23rd 11am & 3pm- Children's Program- E &M Reptile Family

"E&M’s Reptile Family provides a very unique, fun, and highly educational one-hour program.We arrive with an exciting and diverse menagerie of living Arthropods (creepy-crawlies), Amphibians, who are never sad and always hoppy, and Reptiles, featuring snakes, lizards, turtles and tortoises. Our show is very hands-on and tons of fun"

Wednesday June 22nd @10am- Preschool Storytime!

Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays at our preschool story time every Wednesday @ 10am.
Perfect for ages 3-5.
This week's theme: Fathers!

*No group or daycare visits are allowed during our program times.Please call in advance to schedule a group visit.For further information or to schedule a group visit, call the Children's Dept. 713.2731