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 Featured Events for Kids & Families
Infant CPR Information Session
Wednesday, September 9 & Monday, September 28 at 10 AM
September is National Baby Safety Month!
This program, led by Greene County Public Health, will teach parents and caregivers how to perform infant CPR and recognize choking in emergency situations. Library activities will be provided for attending children. This is not a certification program.
Evenings Unplugged
Select Tuesdays from September 8 - December 22 from 4 - 5:30 PM*
Age Group: 7 - 12
Looking for some exciting and mostly screen-free activities after school? Try our "Evenings Unplugged" programs! Please visit our program calendar for a full list of dates and times.
*September 29: Karaoke [Or Watch] Night
-
Who says that libraries have to be quiet? Well...that's why we're doing this program in the basement! Bring a friend, pick your go-to karaoke songs, and get ready to sing your lungs out.
-
This program is from 6:30 - 7:30 PM.
Toddler Storytimes
Select Mondays from September 14 - December 28 from 10 - 11 AM
Age Group: 0 - 6
Enjoy differently weekly stories, songs, crafts, and social time! All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Please visit our program calendar for a full list of dates, times, and locations.
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.
In-Betweener's Corner
In this area, patrons ages 10 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.
