Our Youth Department aims to instill a love of reading, education, and curiosity in every patron ages 0 - 18. Whether it's promoting early literacy through Toddler Storytime or encouraging creativity through our weekly craft programs, the Youth Department provides a safe and welcoming space for children and their caregivers. Browse our new in-library and digital titles, get homework help, and stay up to date on programs and events for kids from birth to 6th grade.
Looking for information about our programs for grades 7 and up? Check out our Teen page.
Upcoming Events for Kids & Families
Read Across Iowa
Monday, March 2 - Tuesday, March 31
Participate in this free, fun, and informative program through our partnership with ISU Extension. Simply pick up an activity packet at the library and follow along each day for a new challenge, activity, recipe, or video centered around a weekly book. Watch your socials every Sunday for a read-aloud with Bailey & Sam!
Learn more about Read Across Iowa here.
STEM Stations: Sensational Seeds
Monday, March 2 from 2- 4:30 PM
Explore interactive and hands-on STEM stations for ages 4 - 10 all about seeds! This free program is in collaboration with the Greene County libraries and Greene County Extension. Children under 7 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Toddler Storytimes
March 9 - May 11
"Spring" back into early literacy with books, crafts, songs, social time, and special guest readers! All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Please check our program calendar for a full list of dates and times.
Explore Your Library
Puzzles, games, audiobooks, videogames, and more: you never know what you're going to find when you're in the Youth Department! Check out some of our in-library resources.
AfterMouse Play Touch Table
Our touch table features 13 educational and recreational games for families with children ages 5 and up. Play with up to three friends or play solo.
AWE Learning Stations
These two touch-screen, interactive computers are pre-loaded with fun, entertaining and safe games to introduce early learning and literacy skills to kids.
Innovation Station
In this area, patrons in grades 5 and up can let their creativity loose with our 3-D pen, drawing tablet, button maker, paints, hot glue guns, LEGOS, Cri-Cut, and more.
Nintendo Switch & WiiU Gaming Systems
Children ages 7 and up can play our gaming systems, featuring everything from classic titles like Wii Sports to new games like Super Mario Party.
Homeschool Resource Center
Are you a homeschool educator or engaged in other non-traditional learning? Learn more about our in-library and digital resources for your family, including literacy kits, support titles, non-fiction titles for kids and teens, and more.
