Welcome to the Children’s Department, a place for stories, imagination, play, and learning. In a fun and open environment, we offer a large selection of books, audiobooks, music, and movies for children from birth through sixth grade. It is our goal to provide resources which we hope will develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. Come and explore!
Children
Tween Trivia Contest: Halloween
Wednesday, October 28, 3:45 p.m.
Join us via Zoom for a Halloween-themed trivia contest! We'll be making a themed snack halfway through, with ingredients provided via contactless pickup.
Tween Take and Make: Origami
Thursday, November 5
For tweens in grades 4-6. Learn the basics of origami with our take and make kit! We provide paper and a link to a curated list of video tutorials that will teach you how to make classic creations like lucky stars and cranes.
Gratitude Trees
Thursday, November 12
For children in grades 1-3 and their families. Display the things you're grateful for with this Thanksgiving activity for the whole family! You assemble the branches and we'll provide the rest. Registration is required.
Tween Take and Make: Mini Catapults
Thursday, November 19
For tweens in grades 4-6. Using popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and a plastic spoon, we'll create mini catapults! (Please use the provided pom pom ball ammunition only.) Register to reserve your kit.
We Now Offer Zoom Storytimes!
Lapsit storytimes: Tuesdays, 10:30-11 a.m.
2-year-old storytimes: Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m.
3-to-5-year-old storytimes: Mondays, 10:30-11 a.m.
Click here to register.
Literary Resources for PreK-Grade 12
Click here to view a list of vendors who are offering free access to books during the pandemic, compiled by Librarian Michelle Centore.