Stop By and Say Hello!
We're so glad you're here! Our Children's Department is a fun, welcoming space where young readers can explore, learn, imagine, and play. Whether you're visiting for storytime, discovering your next favorite book, or spending time with friends and family, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Come play, read, discover, and make memories with us—we can't wait to see you!
More Than Just Books
Educational Backpacks, Puppet Sets, & Sensory Kits
Check out our Puppet Sets! We offer kits for children that include fun stories with a corresponding puppet. These sets are a great way to make a story more interactive and come alive! ​We also offer Sensory Kits and Educational Backpacks. Our kits include picture books, toys, and activities for you and your little one to enjoy together. Puppet sets, puzzles, backpacks, and sensory kits can be borrowed for 3 weeks.
Cake Pans & Cookie Cutters
You can check out our cake pans and cookie cutters! Don't spend money on buying a specialty cake pan when you can borrow it for free! Featured in New York Times and on PBS, our cake pan collection is comprised of more than 300 cake pans! We also have about 20 sets of cookie cutters. ​To view each cake pan and cookie cutter set and check availability, visit our Cake Pan page. ​Have a cake pan to donate? We take donations! Please stop by the Children's Department or call for more information.
Storytimes & Programs
Our Children's Department offers a multitude of programs for children ages birth - 11 years old including story times, dance party, parachute playtime, S.T.E.A.M. programs, animal shows, science classes, concerts, Pokemon club, coding classes, scavenger hunts, lego club and so many more.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a reading program for parents and caregivers to complete with their children from ages birth to kindergarten. Reading out loud with your child helps them develop important early literacy skills—such as speaking, listening and communicating—before they start kindergarten. It’s never too early to read out loud to your child!
Summer & Winter Reading
Our reading programs motivate and reward young readers while also offering fun and educational programming! ​By reading and keeping a log and participating in Library events, children can earn prizes and have fun!
Reading Challenges
Featured Children's Resources
Educate Station
A comprehensive learning resource offering hands-on, printable materials for Pre-K through 5th grade. It provides a full curriculum with learning plans and activities in subjects like English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
TeachingBooks
Reader's advisory for children and teens including homework help.
Tumble Book Library
TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. Types of stories include Picture Books, Graphic Novels (A reader favorite!), Read-Along Chapter Books, Non-Fiction, Videos, and Games.