Kids

Welcome to the Kids Page!

The kid’s page is where you’ll find information about programs and activities for children from newborns to tweens. We strive to provide a variety of activities to promote early literacy and support learning.

Unearth a Story!

Sturm Memorial Library’s summer reading program, “Unearth a Story,” begins on June 1and runs through August 28, 2026.

This program offers reading, activities, special events, and prizes for all ages. Everyone is encouraged to join in the fun!

Here’s how to participate:

Pick up a reading log at the Library or print one from our website.
Read and complete activities to fill in your log.
Earn small prizes along the way!
Complete your entire log to finish the program and earn a book of your choice. (Adults will receive entries for basket drawings.)

You can read a variety of materials, including books, magazines, audiobooks, e-books, cereal boxes, Pokémon cards, board game instructions, street signs, maps, and more—just keep reading! All prizes must be picked up at Sturm Memorial Library, located at 130 N Bridge St, Manawa, WI.

Check our calendar for Special Events!

Download a Reading Log –

Download the Earn-a-Book form and start thinking about the book you’d like to earn!
Earn a Book Form

$Banner with the text "SUMMER MATH ADVENTURE" and colorful geometric logo.$ Summer Math Adventure!

The Wisconsin Math Council is committed to ensuring that all children experience the wonder, joy, and beauty of mathematics throughout the year. To support this mission, they brought together a team of Wisconsin math educators to develop the “Summer Math Adventure,” a program designed for PreK-8th grade students and their families.
The program uses a math activity bingo board for four age groups. Visit the link below for grade-level activities.
Summer Math Adventure

Read Aloud 15 Minutes

15 minutes of reading aloud each day can change the face of education in this country. Learn more about this National Campaign.

Reading aloud is the single most important thing a parent or caregiver can do to help a child prepare for reading and learning.
Nationally, 37% of children arrive in kindergarten without the skills necessary to begin their learning journey.
If a child is not reading at grade level by the end of the first grade, then there is an 88% probability the child will not be reading at grade level by the end of the fourth grade.
Even in higher income households, nearly 40% of families do not read aloud every day.
More than half the children in this country 13 million children will not hear a bedtime story tonight.