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The Children's Area
Kids are always welcome to come read and play.
Contents
The Children's area is always open to kids to read, play and learn. There are many activities available as listed below. Occasionally Story Time is even held in this space.
Books, Books and More Books!
We have books for all ages and reading levels including:
Board Books
Picture books
Early Reader (more words than picture books but not as hard as chapter books)
Juvenile Fiction (i.e. chapter books)
Non-Fiction
Biographies
Oversize
Juvenile Graphic Novels
Wonderbooks & Vox Books
Looking for a book that both kids and parents can read or have read to you? Look no further than a Wonderbook. These are regular books that can be read like any other. But, they come with an audio module attached that will read the book for you as well as ask kids questions about the story. It's great fun to hear a professional narrator act out parts and helpful to hear difficult words pronounced for kids. Check out the assortment of over 20 titles across Picture Books, Early Ready, and both Juvenile Fiction and Non-Fiction. Some titles in the collection:
AWE Learning Computer
This computer is self-contained and not connected to the internet. Children ages 2-8 can safely learn with STREAM aligned (Science, Technology, Reading/Writing, Engineering, Art, Math) award winning content.
Computers
Four computers are available for kids to do homework, research and even play educational and fun games on. Computers can be accessed with a current library card or a guest pass. Guest passes can be acquired at the Information and Circulation Desks.
Children's Educational Websites
Not sure what websites to have your kids go to for good learning opportunities? Try some of these. Please note the Library is not responsible for content on third-party websites.
Kids can be kids in the play space at the back of the Children's Area. We have all kinds of toys and activities to challenge a young mind.
There is also a puppet show booth, pretend store-front sponsored by local businesses and a new diner where kids can "cook" and hang out.
Children's Policy
All children are welcome in this space but parent's and care givers also need to be aware of when they need to remain in the space or close by. Please see the Policies Regarding Children for guidelines on unattended children, use of the space and even getting kids their own library cards!
