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Youth & Families

We love helping your children grow and learn. Check out our events and collections for the support you need as a family.

Join us for Storytime

BabyTime

Babytime is a 15-minute story, song and rhyme time, followed by a 30-minute playtime. This program is for babies ages six to 24 months and their caregiver. Only the caregiver and baby may attend. No registration required.

Play and Learn Storytime

Storytime will include stories, songs, rhymes and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children. This storytime is perfect for children who prefer a cozy atmosphere. Recommended for ages 2-5 and their families. No registration required.

Super sized Storytime

We’re super-sizing our Family Storytime. Join us in the Dunning Room on the main level for the same storytime you know and love but SUPER-SIZED! We’ll have more room to wiggle and sing and more room for friends. Storytime includes a mix of books, songs, and activities for children ages 2-5 with their families. Registration is not required.

Kindergarten Bootcamp

Storytime will include a mix of books, songs, and activities for children ages 4-5; kids will attend alone to help prepare for a classroom setting. Caregiver must remain on the Youth Lower Level. Registration required.

Updates

  • Sign up for Summer Reading: Join the Fun

    June marks the start of Summer Reading at the library! Get involved by registering at the youth or main floor desk starting June 1 to receive your all-ages game board. This summer-long event runs for 12 weeks, concluding at the end of August. Each week, kids, teens, and adults can earn rewards by showing their…

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  • Understanding and Managing Anxiety: Insights from experts

    Anxiety is a part of life for many people, but understanding its nuances and learning how to manage it can make all the difference. On January 21st the Plymouth District Library is hosting an event, Anxiety in Adults and Kids: Tips for All Ages, featuring insights from two esteemed psychologists, Dr. Hans Schroder and Dr.…

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Upcoming Events

Tue Jul 1 @ 06:30 PM Food Explorers (Ages 5-12)
Join us at Food Explorers, a program where picky eaters can explore new tastes and overcome food aversions in a safe, supportive environment. After a brief presentation, kids will be encouraged to explore a variety of common fear foods using their five senses and exercises recommended by dietitians. Registration Required.

Mon Jul 7 @ 06:00 PM BARK: Be A Reading Kid (Ages 5-12)
At this paw-some program, children are paired with therapy dogs for 15-minute reading sessions, encouraging them to grow in their reading skills. Slots are first-come, first serve beginning 15 minutes before the program.

Tue Jul 8 @ 04:00 PM Online Author Talk: Raul The Third
Register for this author talk and submit questions for the author hereJoin author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Meet Little Lobo and friends as they explore their library's Libro Love Book Festival! From cookbook demonstrations and comics workshops to mask making and language classes, this library has something for everyone and Little Lobo can’t…

New books in the youth department