The Provo Library announced two upcoming afterschool programs scheduled for September 17, 2026, offering activities tailored to different age groups ranging from 5 to 12 years old. The scheduled events include a physical game for tweens and a literacy-based session for younger children, with registration for both programs set to open on September 14, 2026.
Tween Activities and Location
The Tween Thursdays program, designed specifically for children ages 9 to 12, will host a pool noodle capture the flag game on September 17, 2026. The event is scheduled to take place from 4:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Provo Library.
According to the library, the game will be held at the Story Room and North Patio. The activity challenges participants to capture the flag while attempting to avoid being hit by a pool noodle.
Literacy Program for Younger Children
The library's Library Kids series will also hold a session on September 17, 2026, focused on a literacy-based theme. This program is designed for children between the ages of 5 and 8.
This specific session will feature a story about butterflies. Participants will read the book Kitty Caterpillar by Annabeth Bondor-Stone, which follows a character named Kitty Caterpillar as she explores the outdoors for the first time to discover butterflies.
Event Scheduling and Registration
Both the Tween Thursdays and Library Kids programs are scheduled for the same time slot on Thursday, September 17, 2026, running from 4:15 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. While the tween event is located in the Story Room and North Patio, the Library Kids session will be held in the Young Special Events Room #201.
Registration for both of these afterschool events is scheduled to open on September 14, 2026.
Program Overview
The Provo Library provides these diverse afterschool options to engage different developmental stages, from 5-year-olds participating in literacy-based crafts to 12-year-olds engaging in physical play. Both programs are part of the library's broader community programming for children.
Community Engagement
The library's programming for children includes various formats, such as the literacy-based programs for the 5-8 age group and the specialized Tween Thursdays series for the 9-12 age group. These events are organized to provide engaging activities for children in the Provo area during the afterschool hours.
Facility Usage
The specific locations for these September events are the Story Room and North Patio for the older age group, and the Young Special Events Room #201 for the younger age group. These facilities allow the library to host different types of activities simultaneously for different age demographics.
Activity Diversity
The scheduled activities demonstrate a range of engagement styles, from the reading and discovery of the Kitty Caterpillar book to the active, physical nature of the pool noodle capture the flag game. This variety is intended to serve the needs of different age groups within the community.
