We provide services for children of all ages to encourage reading, to promote literacy and to provide a safe environment for them to explore. Our programs are designed for different age groups to focus on key developmental stages. We have both weekly and monthly programs. Please check our calendar of events for times and registration.
Book Besties
A book club for ages 7-11. Read any book at fits the monthly theme, then come to book club to discuss, snack, and do an activity.
October 14th, 4:30pm
Theme: Graphic Novels
Upcoming Children’s Events
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Baby and Toddler Storytime
This early literacy program for ages 0 to 36 months is designed for activity and movement. *This event will be capped at 40 participants.* Theme: Dogs
Crafty Cooking: Candy Sushi
Crafty Cooking: Candy Sushi
Get ready for a sweet and creative treat at our Craft Cooking: Candy Sushi event! In this hands-on program, participants will make their own sushi rolls using candy and other
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
Preschool storytime is an early literacy program for ages 3 to 5 years old with stories, music, and movement. *This event will be capped at 40 participants.* Theme: Dogs
Sign Language Basics for Babies and Toddlers
Sign Language Basics for Babies and Toddlers
Our Collegedale neighbor, student and library patron Ms. Ellie will be here to teach us some of the basics of ASL communication to toddlers and baby + their parent, grandparent
Pizza & Board Games!
Pizza & Board Games!
Join us for a laid back afternoon of board game fun and free pizza dinner! We supply the games and location. This activity is open to all ages and there
Children’s Literacy Programs
Reading to your child before kindergarten is the best way to prepare them to learn to read. 1,000 books before kindergarten is a surprisingly achievable goal. Those who complete the program will receive a free book and a certificate of completion. There are multiple ways to track your books:
- READsquared- READsquared is an easy way to track the books you read. The library uses READsquared to offer many different reading challenge programs, so you can log everything in one place.
- 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten App – The 1000 Foundation also offers an app to track your books.
- Paper logs – Pick up a log sheet at the library.
In-Person Resources and Activities
While the library has an extensive children’s book collection, we also provide other in-person resources and activities. Every month a new scavenger hunt is hidden throughout the children’s area to allow the children to explore the area and learn about the hidden images. AWL computers are loaded with educational and entertaining games. Coloring pages are always provided, as are take home crafts so that the fun doesn’t have to end when you leave the library. Interactive floor displays allow children to explore while enjoying activities such as jumping on logs, following paint trails, or avoiding snakes.
Children’s Online Resources
Need an article or encyclopedia entry for homework? Find them online! Don’t worry if the teacher says you can’t use websites as a source; each of these articles has a citation for the original printed item.
