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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. No registration required.

Updates

  • Introducing Alex!

    Meet one of our Interns, Alex, and learn about what she has learned and hopes to learn from us here at PDL! She has also shared some of her favorite books.

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  • New Year, New Storytimes!

    Literacy development begins at birth. Reading aloud to children helps build brain connections during the first 5 years of their life. Reading to babies and young children is the single most important thing one can do to help prepare them for learning and reading. Here at Plymouth District Library we strive to provide early literacy… Read…

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Upcoming Events

Fri Mar 1 @ 12:00 AM Youth March Reading (or listening) Challenge
To celebrate March Reading Month, we have a fun March Reading (or listening) Challenge for the kids! Print or pick up your "Challenge Sheet" on the lower level Youth Floor and check in each week for a small prize. Once completed, turn in your sheet for a FREE…

Fri Mar 29 @ 02:00 PM DIY Bookmarks (Ages 3-12)
Join us to make a bookmark using a variety of supplies! Drop-in; no sign-up required.

Mon Apr 1 @ 06:00 PM BARK: Be A Reading Kid


New books in the youth department