The Children's Room
Summer Reading starts June 16 with a puppet show kickoff event! Come watch The Mouse and The Shoemaker at 3:30pm.
Don’t forget to sign up with Reader Zone to track your summer reading. You’ll get a spin on The Prize Wheel just for signing up, and if you read for 56 hours over the 8 weeks of summer, you can choose either a library-themed tote or our Leonia Library Llama plushie!
Don’t miss out on the fun at the Library!
Join us for story time, video games, board games, cookie decorating and more. Keep up with the latest events by joining our mailing list.
Questions? Email Carolyn at carolyn.kosten@leonia.bccls.org
The Children’s Room is located on the lower floor of the Leonia Library.
In addition to a toddler play area, free coloring pages, and lots of board games to borrow, we’ve also got LOTS of books! Come browse the shelves with your child, ask the librarian for a suggestion, or see what selections are featured in this month’s display.
Click the button below for a list of children’s books organized by reading level.
What’s next at the Library?
Cookie Decorating for Kids
Best for 4th-8th graders
Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Game Afternoon
Play video games and board games with your friends! For kids & teens. No registration required.
Thursday, June 5, 2025 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lego League
Lego League: Create your own design and we will display it in the Children's Room!
Monday, June 9, 2025 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bingo
All ages are invited to play BINGO at the Library. Play for fun and prizes (full size candy bars)! No registration required.
Friday, June 13, 2025 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids Korean Culture Class
Have your child learn Korean and Korean Culture. They will make or create some cultural crafts. Best for ages Kindergarten and higher.
Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Summer Reading Kick-Off: Puppet Show In-Person
Join us for the Mouse and the Shoemaker Puppet show!
Monday, June 16, 2025 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm
London Calling: A Beatles Tribute Band
Join the Leonia Public Library at Wood Park as we celebrate summer reading! All are welcome. Please bring a chair or blanket. No registration required.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Kids Traditional Asian Art with Youngmi Chang In-Person
Traditional Asian Art with Youngmi Chang. Fridays at 3:30pm - 4:30pm. For 2nd - 5th graders. Registration Required.
Fridays from 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Korean Storytime
Best for ages 3-6 Salzig Meeting Room.
Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 11:30am - 12:00pm
Toddler Craft Morning
Join our craft morning and make an assortment of crafts from storytimes past!
Monday, June 23, 2025 from 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
Stories, songs, toys, and a craft! Best for ages 6 months to 4 years. Salzig Meeting Room. (No session July 8 & July 15) No registration required.
Tuesdays from 10:30am - 11:00am
Field Station: Dinosaurs Visit the Library!
Field Station: Dinosaurs will host this fun twenty minute hands-on workshop where art class meets science experiment. Discover what scientists know – and don’t know – about the color of dinosaurs and then meet a friendly baby Hadrosaurus!
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 from 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Please visit the Leonia Public Library's Children's Room or call (201) 592-5777 for more information.
Please adhere to age restrictions.
No registration required for Children's Programs unless otherwise noted.
Please click here for the
Advisement to Parents Regarding Child's Library Use