Newton T. Bass Apple Valley
Branch Programs
Session 3
April 27, 2025-June 7, 2025
- Library Beginners
0-5 yearsLibrary Beginners
0-5 years - Kids Zone
6-11 yearsKids Zone
6-11 years - Adult Programs
18+Adult Programs
18+ - Special EventsSpecial Events
Little Builders
Mondays at 12:00 PM
Join us for some awesome hands-on fun with our interactive STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) program. Learn, build, and create amazing projects!
Movers and Shakers
Tuesdays at 12:00 PM
Join in the fun as we enjoy great stories, active songs, fun props and learn a letter each day. Preschoolers will enjoy this engaging program that promotes active learning.
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays at 11:00 AM
Join us for an engaging storytime featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and more. A letter of the alphabet is featured each session to help familiarize children with the letters of the alphabet and the sounds they make.
Craft Corner
Wednesdays at 4:00 PM
Join us as we create wonderful projects and learn new skills.
Construction Zone
Thursdays at 4:00 PM
Join us as we build amazing projects! From Lego creations to paper airplanes, we will construct cool projects as a group or individually.
Tails and Stories
Thursday, May 8 at 4:00 PM
Join us for this wonderful program where you can practice your reading skills on nonjudgmental listeners: dogs! Therapy dogs come into our library to listen to you read, and they love hearing stories.
Family Game Time
Saturdays at 2:30 PM
Join us as we play games and have fun! Whether its board games, video games, or group participation games, you will be glad you stopped by.
Adult Book Club
Monday, May 12 at 5:00 PM- The Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Join us at the library to read and discuss selected books.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Tuesday, May 13 from 11:15 AM-12:30 PM
Friends of the Library board and committee members generally meet once a month to conduct business. If you are interested in becoming a Friend, membership applications and brochures are available at your local branch.
Pete the Cat Groovy Springtime Celebration
Tuesday, May 13 from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
Come join us as we celebrate the grooviest cat around! Pete The Cat loves his white shoes so be sure to put your best shoes on and get ready to move to some groovy beats! Check out 15 items to receive a cool incentive and an opportunity ticket for a chance to win a groovy prize!
Summer Reading Program
June 8, 2025-August 3, 2025
- Library Beginners
0-5 yearsLibrary Beginners
0-5 years - Kids Zone
6-11 yearsKids Zone
6-11 years - Special EventsSpecial Events
- PerformersPerformers
Happily Ever After
Mondays at 11:00 AM
Sing, dance, exercise, and learn, then enjoy a magical story.
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays at 11:00 AM
Enjoy an engaging storytime geared toward the younger crowd featuring stories, songs, rhymes, a craft, and more. A letter is featured each day to help familiarize children with the sights and sounds of the alphabet.
Craft Station
Tuesdays at 4:00 PM
Join us as we make magical crafts themed to fairy tales and fantasy lands.
Discovery Time
Fridays at 4:00 PM
Explore the science behind your favorite fairy tales with wondrous hands-on activities.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Tuesday, June 10 at 11:15 AM
Friends of the Library board and committee members generally meet once a month to conduct business. If you are interested in becoming a Friend, membership applications and brochures are available at your local branch.
Family Zumba
Wednesday, June 11 at 3:00 PM
Wednesday, June 18 at 3:00 PM
Wednesday, June 25 at 3:00 PM
| Performer | Day, Date, and Time |
|---|---|
| Party Puppet Show | Monday, June 9 at 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM |
| Billy Bonkers | Thursday, June 12 at 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM |
| California Joe | Monday, June 16 at 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM |
| Mr. Twister | Monday, June 23 at 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM |
| The Wacko Show | Thursday, June 26 at 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM |
| Powerhouse Dance | Monday, June 30 at 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM |
| Brettso the Great | Thursday, July 3 at 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM |
| Marc Griffiths | Monday, July 7 at 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM |
| Full Spectrum Fantasy Magic | Thursday, July 10 at 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM |
| David Skale | Monday, July 14 at 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM |
| Mobile Zoo of Southern California | Thursday, July 17 at 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM |
| Zany Zoe | Monday, July 21 at 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM |
| Arty Loon | Thursday, July 24 at 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM |
| Michael D. McCarty | Monday, July 28 at 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM |
| Pacific Animal Productions | Thursday, July 31 at 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM |