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
Family Take and Make: DIY Cookie Cutters
Wednesday, December 16
For children ages 5-12 and their families. Too cold to go outside? Stay in and bake some cookies! Use our kit to make your very own cookie cutter out of tinfoil.
Ice Candle Making
Monday, December 28
For children in grades 1-3 and their families. Design an ice candle using soy wax and a milk carton! Please be advised that this craft involves hot wax. Participants must have access to a microwave and some ice.
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.