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
STEM Stations: Traptastic
Monday, November 9 from 2:30 - 3:30PM
Age Group: 4 - 10
Explore interactive and hands-on STEM stations! This free program is in collaboration with the Greene County libraries and Greene County Extension.
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.
November 10: LEGO Challenges
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Put your creativity to the test in this friendly competition, featuring different LEGO challenges. The winner will get bragging rights and a surprise!
November 24: Tiny Food Party
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Enjoy and make some teeny, tiny culinary creations and board games just before Thanksgiving!
Toddler Storytime at Regency Park
Monday, November 16 from 10 - 11 AM
Please join us for a very special storytime with the residents over at Regency Park! Afterwards, we'll get snacks and make some holiday crafts. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Age Group: 0 - 6
Where: Regency Park (100 Ram Dr, Jefferson, IA 50129)
Craft Night: Stained Glass Suncatchers
Thursday, November 19 from 5 - 7 PM
Enjoy a cozy crafting session and social time while we make fall-themed stained glass suncatchers. All supplies provided. This is a free come-and-go program in the Adult Department. All ages are welcome!
Evening Toddler Storytime
Monday, November 23 from 6 - 7 PM
Join us for a storytime centered around winding down for bedtime for ages 0 - 6! We start with social time and play, then transition into songs and stories. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
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.
