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For Children

Programs & Services By Age

Children (Ages 0-5)

Build essential language skills through storytimes, specially selected books, and early literacy activities for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Children (Ages 5-12)

Make learning fun! Explore read-alike book picks, join in scavenger hunts and library programs, or tap into homework and project resources.

Teens

Discover your next great read or connect with resources on everything from chemistry and literature to driving tests and exam prep.

Teachers and Youth Leaders

We support and welcome teachers and youth leaders! Learn how we can help you and your students.

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Children’s News

Explore nature this summer!

Explore nature this summer!

Early childhood educators, researchers, youth librarians, parents, and caregivers can all attest to the benefits of being immersed in nature. Young children's brains develop rapidly and the more experiences they have that involve all their senses, the better. Time...

Summer Explorers

Summer Explorers

  June 1 - August 6, 2022: Join us for a summer of exploration . . . and a little bit of detective work!  Read, write, create, and investigate during our summer reading program for kids.Upcoming Events[diec_event_carousel show_venue="off" show_name="off"...

Teen Poetry Contest Winners

Teen Poetry Contest Winners

In celebration of National Poetry Month in April, the library held a poetry contest for youth ages 10 - 18. We so enjoyed reading the creative works of our budding local poets.Opening Doors Owen M., age 11 A world without doors would be pretty niceIt would let in the...