ROCHELLE — The Flagg-Rochelle Public Library offers more than a wealth of knowledge.
Beginning this month, the library is host to several programs for children of all ages.
For the youngest crowd, Preschool Story Time features stories and activities for three to five year olds. Story time will be held Thursday, Jan. 17 and Thursday, Jan. 24 from 6:15 to 7 p.m. Additionally, Friday mornings, story time is 10:15 to 11 a.m. These sessions are scheduled for Jan. 18 and 25.
Young Pokemon players in grades two through eight will meet at the library one Saturday every month through April. Meeting times are from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 19, Feb. 16, March 16 and April 20.

“All you need to bring are cards or hand-held games and so forth, or just come for the fun,” said Connie Avery, youth services and assistant library director. “You are all welcome to join us and bring along a friend. There is no fee to join this group.”
The “Readapalooza” book club is for the middle school age group, also meeting once a month during a Saturday afternoon. For the first meeting, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 19, readers are asked to bring information on two or three of their favorite books to share with the group. The next meetings are scheduled for Feb. 16, March 16 and April 20, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
“We will be reading and discussing one book per month. Young people are welcome to stop into the library, check out and then be prepared to discuss the book for the month,” Avery said. “The library will furnish the books. All that is needed is your library card and an interest in reading and discussing books.”
For additional information, please contact the library at 815-562-3431 or by email to conniea@flaggrochellepubliclibrary.org.
Avery said the programming for the school-age children can be an opportunity for parents to see what the library has to offer.
“Parents are invited to make use of the time investigating the books and media, both new and older in the Adult Department upstairs,” she added. “Parents might also find a special book to share later with their child in the Children’s Department. The one hour goes by quickly, so rather than go back out in the cold, enjoy the time inside.”