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Our Collection

The following items are included in our department:

  • Picture Books
  • Board Books
  • Beginning Reader Books
  • Non-Fiction
  • Fiction
  • Paperbacks
  • Series Books
  • Books on Tape/CD
  • Magazines
  • Board Games and Puzzles
  • Toddler Activity Area
    (ages 4 and under)
  • Puppet Area

Story Times

Family Story Time
(all ages)

Baby Story Time
(Lap Sit: Babies
6-12 months, not walking)

Baby Story Time
(Walkers: Babies 12-24 months who are walking)

Toddler Story Time
(2-3 year olds)

Preschool and Kindergarten Story Time

Summer Library Program

This annual program encourages children to read and visit the library while out of school. Entertainers and incentives make the program fun!

Special Programs

  • After School Specials
  • Special Saturday Programs
  • Art and Craft Activities
  • Special Interest Programs
  • Professional performer and author visits are also scheduled to share their skills with children and adults at all library locations

Special Services

  • Tours for groups of children
  • Internet and game access computers for children, students and caregivers (sign-up required)
  • Teacher Classroom Packs
  • Access Programs - special library programs for students
  • Teacher In-Service programs
  • Extended teacher loan period

Outreach Programs

The Children's Outreach Librarian is available to come to your group or organization to talk about the library and its services for children.

Storyline

Dial 419-526-BOOK (419-526-2665) to hear a new story each week.

Story time