Magnolia Graves and her grandma, Rachel Graves, read one of the free books that the library gives out to each attendee at Third Thursdays.

Twenty-one children and their mothers and caregivers attended the Atchison County Library’s Third Thursday event on March 21 at the Tarkio Library.

River Ottmann happily shows off his rainbow that he made with fruit loop cereal and pipe cleaners.

It was a very colorful day at the Tarkio Library on Thursday, March 21, during the Atchison County Library’s monthly toddler’s program. “Third Thursday” welcomed 21 children and their parents and caregivers to enjoy storytime and crafts.

Children’s Librarian Amanda Vette read “Clap Your Hands“ by Lorinda Bryan Cauley, which encouraged the children to jump, clap, and stomp their feet along with the animals in the book. Third Thursday events always feature an educational activity that helps toddlers with fine motor skills; this month’s activity focused on matching colors and rainbows with fruit loops and pipe cleaners. They also made a rainbow window decoration using crepe paper squares.

The next Third Thursday is April 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Tarkio Library.