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Introduction to Our Department
The Children's Department is always bubbling with excitement. As you walk into
the Children's room, you will see on your right a New Book Display shelf. These
books include new juvenile fiction, non-fiction, picture books (JE), easy chapter
books and media kits. On your left as you enter the Children's Room, you will
see three computers with our library catalog. You may search for books by author,
title, subject or keywords. A librarian at the Children's Service Desk is available
to help you with your search if necessary.
There is always something new going on in the Children's Department,
so come on in and explore!
Magazines
There is a large collection of magazines available for both in-library use and
circulation. You may look at the current issues of magazines, which are in
plastic holders, while in the library. Older issues of magazines, housed underneath
the current issues, are available to check out for a week at a time. There
is no limit on the number of magazines you may check out. Click
here for just a sampling of the magazines we have available.
Media Kits and Videos
Children who like to listen to tapes and follow along with the story enjoy our
juvenile media kits in the purple bags. The kits go out for a week at a time,
and there is no limit on media kits. Audio books are also available for the
older readers. You can check out abridged books for a week at a time, unabridged
for three weeks. Again, there is no limit to how many you may take. You will
find these in the main lobby across from the Circulation Desk.
Videos include educational topics and entertainment. These videos are next to
the magazines in the Children's room. You can check them out for one week
free of charge.
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Puppets and Puzzles
Take a look at our "wild animal tree", a.k.a. puppet tree. You can check out
our very popular puppets for a week at a time. Favorite attractions in the Children's
Department are the puzzles and small animal collection. These fun educational
toys are available to play with while in the library.
We have recently added some new wooden animal puzzles to our collection for you to enjoy in the library.
Reference
We have a large reference section, to be used while in the library. Looking for
a picture book about elephants, friendship, illness, colors, or the alphabet?
Look in the reference book
A to Zoo. There are animal encyclopedias, reference books on explorers,
reference sets on space, Colonial America, the elements, and many others. If
you need help, please ask at the Children's Service Desk.
Pop-Up Books
The Children's Department has pop-up and lift-the-flap books that are fun to
look at and read. Po-Up Books cannot be checked out, but you can enjoy reading
them and sharing them with your children while you are visiting the library!
Theme Kits
Theme kits are designed for preschoolers. They are in blue mesh bags and include
multimedia items such as videos, puzzles, books, etc. Each theme kit is based
on a specific learning subject including counting, potty training, alphabet
and transportation.
Children's Programs
Various programs are offered throughout the year for children
ages
12 months and up. Click here for details on our current
programs.
Storytimes
Children who are in Kindergarten through Second Grade have the
opportunity to be a R.E.A.L. Kid (Relax, Eat, And Listen). R.E.A.L.
Kids
unwind and relax after a day at school by having a snack while listening to stories.
For Third - Fifth Graders, the programs vary and usually involve a craft activity
or learning activity.
Summer Reading Program
A very important and big event takes place each summer in the
Children's Department. The Summer Reading Program is a six week program filled
with stories, crafts, reading incentives and special performers designed around
a specific theme. What is the purpose of the Summer Reading Program? We, the
Childrens staff, want to encourage children to read all summer, not just during
the school year. Much preparation is put into the Summer Reading Program to
make the library a fun and exciting learning environment.
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