For Kids!

WHERE IS THE CHILDREN'S LIBRARY? 

The children's library is located on the lower level of the library.  To enter the library use the main library entrance and follow the poem down the stairs.  There is an exit on the lower level.  The children's library has its own computerized Online Catalog and you may check-out and return items upstairs or downstairs.  The children's library was created in memory of JENNIFER ADHAM. The children's area also includes the RYAN JOSEPH WEI-MING HAND TODDLER AREA  that houses board books and toys to occupy the small ones. The latest addition to the children's library is a Thomas the Tank Engine Table with accessories.  The train set was purchased for the library by the friends and family of TYLER SEBRING.

IS THERE A STORY HOUR PROGRAM?

There is story hour throughout the school year.  Story hour is for 3, 4, and 5 year-olds and is one day/one hour per week.   There is a $2.00 registration fee.  Sessions run for several weeks and usually include stories, crafts and videos.

ARE THERE PROGRAMS FOR OLDER KIDS?

In the summer we have the Summer Reading Program for grades K-6.  It involves children keeping a list of library books read and reporting on them (a few questions)  to library volunteers.   The Eager Reader club is for children just beginning to read.  The Read-to-me Club is also active during this time and is for preschoolers 3-5.

Throughout the year Mrs. Howard also has special programs for school age kids.  Keep your eyes open for her notices.  We have the "Pages and Paws" Reading Buddies Program for school age children who wish to practice their reading with a dog specially trained to listen to the kids and help them relax as they read. Call 724/9330 for the next dog visits.  If you belong to a scout troop Mrs. Howard is also available for library tours.  

WHEN AM I OLD ENOUGH FOR MY OWN LIBRARY CARD?

We generally encourage children to wait until they are old enough to sign their own name before getting a card.  Parents must sign registrations for anyone under 18.  A lost card is $2.50.

CAN I USE THE INTERNET AT THE LIBRARY?

We have 4 internet stations on the main level.  A parent must sign a policy statement, in staff presence, before anyone under 18 can use the internet.  Anyone under 13 must be accompanied by a parent who has a view of the monitor as the child uses the internet.  In the children's library we have a computerized Online Catalog for looking up items and a computer set for educational children's sites.  Our internet stations have filtering installed.

WHO DO I ASK FOR HELP?

Our children's librarian, Mrs. Howard,  can usually be found on the lower level.  She is also the one conducting story hours.  If someone is not available in the children's library please see a staff person upstairs.

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