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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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…
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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…
Upcoming Events
Thu Aug 28 @ 02:00 PM Online Author Talk: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos with Organizational Psychologist Dr. Tasha EurichRegister for this author talk and submit questions for the author hereLearn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr. Tasha Eurich as she talks about her newest book, Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (And why resilience alone isn’t enough).
Sat Aug 30 @ 10:30 AM Talking Hands: ASL Club (All Ages)
Come practice your American sign Language (ASL) skills with others in the community.
Sat Sep 20 @ 10:30 AM Talking Hands: ASL Club (All Ages)
Come practice your American sign Language (ASL) skills with others in the community.