Just For Kids
STEM, Art, Writing!
The Children’s collection, primarily intended for children from birth to fifth grade, encompasses a wide variety of subjects and formats including books (in English, Spanish, Arabic, and more), magazines, audiobooks, graphic novels, CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays, and videogames (Wii, Xbox, and PlayStation).
Our patrons also have access to a large selection of electronic resources, including eBooks and streaming media.
Whether your children are interested in weekly story times and crafts, regular STEM/STEAM programs, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, or our annual Summer Reading program, there is something for everyone.
March Display Case: Glidden Homestead
Our Main Lobby Display Case this month has been set up by the Glidden Homestead! The display features information about Jacob Haish, in celebration of what would have been his 200th birthday on March 9th. On Tuesday, March 10th, at 6:00 ... READ MORE
Peek into World of Reading: The Phantom Tollbooth
Norton Juster (1929 – 2021) was a master of word play who believed that “for kids, there are no difficult words, only words they haven’t met yet”. I first came across The Phantom Tollbooth in fourth grade at my school library. The ... READ MORE
History Makers of Black History Month
Black History Month is celebrated every February as a way to celebrate the achievements and the history of African Americans in the United States. This month honors many notable figures like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who fought for ... READ MORE
Let’s Celebrate Ramadan!
“Ramadan Mubarek” and “Ramadan Kareem” are two phrases you might start hearing more often as Ramadan approaches. These are greetings during Ramadan, and mean “Have a blessed [or] generous Ramadan.” Ramadan Kareem means Ramadan ... READ MORE
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