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Children's Room Programs and Services

Materials

Books
Videos
DVDs
Magazines
Books on Tape
Music CDs
Software

Computers

6 internet accessible computers
3 computers for preschool use (early learning software)
Instruction on computer use available on request

Programs (September - June)

Story Tots-Stories, fingerplays and songs for children ages 1 to 3 (weekly)
Preschool Story Time-stories, songs, fingerplays and craft for ages 3 to 5 (weekly)
Pajama Story Time-evening stories and craft for ages 3 to 6 (bi-monthly)
Saturday Story Time-stories and craft for ages 3 to 6 (once a month)
Saturday School Age Programs (subject and schedule varies)
After school programs and workshops (subject, age range and schedule vary)

Arts and Crafts

Drop In Craft (monthly during school year, weekly during the summer reading program)
Art/Craft Workshops (schedule varies)

Special Performances and Workshops

For entertainment and education in the areas of art, creative writing, music, dance and theater (schedule varies)

Summer Reading Program

Summer program designed to encourage reading and library use through the use of incentives and special programs. Highlights include puppet shows, animal programs, special performances and workshops, game days, and story times.

Holiday Parties and Programs

School Vacation Programs

Homework Help

One-on-one help for children who are having difficulty with homework assignments (subject to availability of staff and volunteers)

Tutoring

Certified teachers provide individual help for students having difficulty in school (available when library funds allow)

Reading Assitance

(subject to availability of staff and volunteers.)

Art and Poetry Contests

Held yearly for school age children. Prizes awarded in four age categories.

Enter-To-Win Prize Drawings

Held periodically throughout the year.

Outreach Services

Customized programs provided to area public and private schools, pre-K classes, nursery schools, Head Start classes, day care and after school care programs. Collaborative program services are available to local agencies and organizations, as well.

Special Collections

Includes a Parenting Center, Teacher’s Center, Young Adult fiction, and a foreign language collection.

Reference and Reader's Advisory Services

Organized tours, library use and book care programs available by appointment.

Booklists

Calendar of Children's Room Events

Produced bi-monthly to notify public of up-coming programs.

Games

Toys, puzzles, board games and playing cards are always available for use in the Children’s Room. Special game related programs are held during school breaks.