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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

  • New Library Catalog: Better Search, Better Results

    In this season of gift-giving, PDL is giving you an easier way to find library materials and explore our collections online. We’re thrilled to announce that our library catalog is getting a major upgrade this December. What’s Changing? Improved Search Features: Bibliocommons offers smarter search algorithms, making it easier to find exactly what you need.…

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  • WHODUNIT! – A Booklist of mysteries

    Looking for your next page-turner? Dive into our Whodunit! Mystery Books list, expertly curated by our librarians for readers of all ages. Whether you’re a fan of classic detective tales, modern thrillers, or cozy mysteries, this collection has something for everyone. Perfect for lazy afternoons in the sun or thrilling nights by the fire, these…

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Upcoming Events

Sat Dec 7 @ 10:30 AM Gingerbread Building-Fun
Come build festive gingerbread homes at the library—an exciting event full of creativity and holiday cheer for kids! Sponsored by friends of PDL. Registration required.

Sat Dec 7 @ 01:00 PM Saturday NHS Tutoring
National Honor Society students from the Plymouth-Canton Educational Park will be at The Library to provide 3rd-12th graders free homework help in the Teen Zone.

Sun Dec 8 @ 02:00 PM Holiday Cards for Hospitalized Kids
We invite you to join us in spreading joy and hope during this season of giving by supporting Cards for Hospitalized Kids (CFHK), a nonprofit charity that distributes uplifting, handmade cards to Children’s Hospitals and Ronald McDonald Houses in all 50 states. You will have the opportunity to dive into the world of paper crafting using our extensive collection of tools and supplies from the…

New books in the youth department