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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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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Introducing Bella!
Meet one of our Interns, Bella, and hear what she has learned and hopes to learn from us here at PDL! She has also shared some of her favorite books.
Upcoming Events
Wed Jul 3 @ 10:30 AM Family Storytime Ages 2-5Storytime will include a mix of books, songs, and activities for children. Age group: 2-5 and their families. In case of inclement weather the event will be held in the Storytime Room.
Mon Jul 8 @ 10:30 AM Read to a Stuffie
Build your reading skills this summer by reading to our adorable library stuffies! Bring your own book or choose from our selection for these fifteen minute reading sessions. Slots are first-come, first served.
Tue Jul 9 @ 02:00 PM Author Talk: Kate DiCamillo
Join us for a visit to Deckawoo Drive with everyone’s favorite adventure loving pig, Mercy Watson! Newbery Medal winning author Kate DiCamillo will be sharing the stories behind the creation of her early chapter book series, the original Mercy Watson, and the follow up series, Tales from Deckawoo Drive. We will also be celebrating the publication of the final book in the Mercy…