About Children’s Services
Our Children’s Services team is here to help your children develop literacy skills and discover the joy of reading. This special space is located on the library’s 1st floor, just to the left of our main entrance. In our Children’s Services area, kids are free to be kids. We have a friendly and encouraging environment designed to stimulate learning, creativity and fun.
The Children’s collection has a wide selection of books, audiobooks, movies, music, video games, puppets and puzzles for you to check out and use at home or enjoy at the library. We also have a large assortment of free online resources to ensure every child has access to the tools they need to grow and succeed.
Check out our Blog to stay up to date on the newest books, services and upcoming events for children. You can subscribe to the blog if you want to get them emailed directly to you (max once a week).
We also have a Comfort Room for you to nurse or calm children and a family restroom, complete with a changing table and child-sized toilet.
Storytimes & Events
We offer free storytimes and events for babies, toddlers, children and tweens almost every day of the week. With everything from arts & crafts, family movies, STEAM and maker fun to concerts, reading clubs and adventures for homeschoolers, there is something for every child to enjoy here. Our Bookmobile and Outreach Services staff even host MOPs puppet shows, storytimes and special events around the community.
Books & More
If you’re looking for reading suggestions for your kids, you can browse our custom lists of books, perfect for children of all ages. We update these lists every month, so check back regularly! And that’s not all! We also offer personalized recommendations based on the things you already know and love. Fill out our web form, and we’ll get back to you with some special, handpicked books.
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Start your child’s love of reading and learning today with our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative. Experts recommend children hear at least 1,000 stories before they learn to read. Families who read aloud to their children strengthen their language skills and build their vocabulary.
Reading Dragons & Friends
Reading Dragons & Friends is our year-round reading program for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Take flight as you earn unique trading cards and battle your friends! The more you read, the more cards you earn.
Kids Toys & Tech
In addition to our rich collection of books and movies for kids, we offer a variety of toys and tech, including American Girl Dolls, Playaway Launchpads, Tonieboxes and more! This specialty collection is designed to help your child cultivate their creativity, sharpen their skills and enhance their education.
Show & Tell at Fountaindale
Do you have a special collection you would like to show off to the public? We are making the display cases in Children’s Services available to you! Children through fifth grade can display their rock collection, Pez dispensers, Pokémon card collection or other small objects and toys. We look forward to seeing your treasures!
Unattended Children
In accordance with our Unattended Children Policy, children ages 7 years or younger must be accompanied by and in visual contact with a parent or caregiver (ages 14 years or older) at all times, in all areas. During storytimes or events, the adult or responsible person must remain in the library and must return to the program area by the end of the event. We do not have a public phone, so please pre-arrange meeting and pick-up times with your child.
