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
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Getting Involved at the Library with Toni Jones
Volunteer Toni Jones, spends her Wednesday mornings at Super-Sized Storytime, greeting children and their caregivers for 30 minutes of songs, rhymes, stories, and joy.
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Making Ourselves Better Readers from Kids to Adults
We hear it often. Reading is fundamental. Reading is essential. It opens doors to understanding, imagination, and growth. Still, for many children and many adults, reading is hard. Building strong reading habits can be even harder. In a world filled with fast-moving screens and endless distractions, settling down with a book is not always as…
Upcoming Events
Thu Jun 11 @ 01:00 PM
Kindergarten Bootcamp (Ages 4-5)
Thu Jun 11 @ 06:30 PM
Donuts & Writing Club (Ages 9-12)
Come for encouragement, for writing activities, or just to eat donuts.* Age Group: 9-12. Registration required. Sponsored by Friends of PDL.(*Gluten/dairy free snacks also available.)
Fri Jun 12 @ 02:00 PM
Build Your Own Hula Hoop! (Ages 5-12)
Join the incredible Nat Spinz from The Motley Misfits to build your very own hula hoop! In this workshop, we will build sturdy hoops heavy enough to keep rotating on our bodies but light enough to learn some fun hula hoops tricks. Registration Required.In order to allow as many people to come as possible, please only register your children who will be building/helping to build hula…