The Eldridge Branch is the headquarters for the Scott County Library System.
Eldridge Branch
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Songs, bounces, stories, and playtime for babies (0-24 months) with their grownups!
Get messy and creative in the Reading Garden! Kids ages 0–12 can explore nature-inspired art, while grownups grab a drink from the Sips truck (drinks available for purchase). Dress for mess!
Experience butterflies up close and personal in one of three outdoor butterfly tents. Everyone will be offered a butterfly flower feeder for a hands-free encounter. Also, learn more about butterflies as you explore our interactive educational tables. All ages are welcome.
*Sponsored by the Friends of the Eldridge Branch.
Stop by for a low-key night of wagging tails and creativity! Meet the therapy dogs from QC CAN and make an easy craft while you visit, read, or simply enjoy the calm company.
Registration is NOT required. Therapy dogs will visit every 2nd Friday of the month at 3 PM for June, July & August.
Stop by for a low-key night of wagging tails and creativity! Meet the therapy dogs from QC CAN and make an easy craft while you visit, read, or simply enjoy the calm company.
Registration is NOT required. Therapy dogs will visit every 2nd Friday of the month at 3 PM for June, July & August.
Stop by for a low-key night of wagging tails and creativity! Meet the therapy dogs from QC CAN and make an easy craft while you visit, read, or simply enjoy the calm company.
Registration is NOT required. Therapy dogs will visit every 2nd Friday of the month at 3 PM for June, July & August.
Come to our mixology event where you will make your own drink, guided by a staff member from Sips Coffee in Eldridge! There will also be a summer themed craft afterwards. Limit to 10 teens for the mixology session, craft has no limit. For ages 13-17.
The Bookmobile is heading to Twists Ice Cream in Eldridge! All ages can browse the Bookmobile and play giant lawn games; kids ages 2-7 can join a special story time on the lawn at 2:10 PM. Children who check out a book from the Bookmobile (library card required!) will receive a free kids cone courtesy of Twists.
^ = This event is offsite at another location other than the Eldridge Branch Library.
Consider donating to the Scott County Library Foundation through Birdies for Charity. Our number is 321, and your contribution goes to support programming for families in our community. All donations made online will be guaranteed a bonus promise of at least 5%.
Follow the link to donate online!
Attention, Scott County Library System supporters! Our library's new merch is here! T-shirts, sweatshirts, kids' options, and tote bags are now available! More designs and colors to choose from! Show your love for the library and grab yours today! Proceeds support our programs and services! bit.ly/sclsmerch
Meet Amira, your child's new reading buddy! This AI-powered assistant helps kids practice reading out loud with immediate feedback, making learning fun and interactive! Available in both English and Spanish, Amira is FREE for K-6 students through 2026! Ready to boost your child's reading skills? Register now at bit.ly/sclsamira
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LOTE4Kids is our new online database of digital books in World Languages, which allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in LOTE (Languages Other Than English). Each book comes with English translations to help kids learn languages. LOTE4Kids has thousands of picture books in 100+ languages, with new books and languages being released each month.
Explore the LOTE4Kids website or download the LOTE4Kids App from Google Play, or the Apple App Store. All you need is your Scott County Library card [ Click Title for Full Article ]