Sterling Public Library Launches Spring Break Events for Children, Teens

Sterling Public Library in downtown Sterling has scheduled a slate of spring‑break programs for March 2026 that target children, teens and families, including a Book Club on March 13, a Spring Break Beach Party on March 16 and a movie marathon titled "Wicked and Waffles" on March 19, according to a March 6 report by Sandy Van Dusen in the Sterling Journal‑Advocate. The library's event copy invites the community to "Visit the library during Spring Break for fun activities and adventures through books."

The Book Club for students in grades 5–12 will meet Saturday, March 13 at 2:00 p.m., the Journal‑Advocate says. The listing notes, "The theme for March is contemporary fiction," and instructs participants to bring any book that fits the monthly theme to discuss with other teens. Snacks will be provided at the session.

The Spring Break Beach Party is scheduled for Monday, March 16 at 2:00 p.m. and is open to "kids of all ages," according to the event listing. Program activities include listening to stories, completing a craft, playing games and enjoying a snack; the announcement adds, "Join us for a fun afternoon at the beach."

Older kids in grades 6–12 are invited to the Spring Break Movie Marathon on Thursday, March 19 starting at 2:00 p.m. The Journal‑Advocate headline for the event calls it "Wicked and Waffles." The event description states that kids will make their own waffles with a variety of topping along with watching movies, an arrangement that combines food and films for the teenage audience.

Also on Thursday, March 19 at 4:30 p.m., the library will host Craft Club, open to "kids grade 10 through adults," the listing says. Participants in Craft Club will create a suncatcher this month, and the Journal‑Advocate notes that interested people should "Call the library at 522‑2023 or stop in and register for this program."

The library's spring‑break lineup complements its regular children’s offerings. Sterling — A Colorado Treasure's Kids Programming page describes Story Time as aiming to "introduce children to many wonderful stories in a fun and inviting atmosphere," and notes that Story Time runs from September to May. Example recurring sessions listed include Baby‑Time, birth to 24 months, Tuesdays 9:30–10:00 a.m., and Little Readers for ages 2–5, Mondays 9:30–10:15 a.m. and Tuesdays 10:30–11:15 a.m., with an instruction to "Please call the library for updated days and times."

Only the Craft Club listing in the Journal‑Advocate specifically mentions registration by phone or in person; the paper does not state whether registration is required for the Book Club, Beach Party or Movie Marathon. All programs are attributed to the Sterling Public Library and are scheduled to take place at the downtown Sterling location during the March dates listed.