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
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.
October 13: Slime Time
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It's ooey and it's gooey and it's oh-so-much fun to make: make three different slimes at three different stations. Make sure to wear old clothes!
October 27: Spooky Movie Night (Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island)
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Ruh-roh! It's almost Halloween...you know what that means! Enjoy snacks and a showing of "Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island". This film is rated PG. Watch the trailer here.
Halloween Storytime at Ope & Fable
Monday, October 26 from 10 - 11 AM
Age Group: 0 - 6
Enjoy a special spook-tacular morning filled with stories, songs, and shopping with the Jefferson Public Library at Ope & Fable! Coffee sponsored by Greene Bean will be available for grown-ups.
Where: Ope & Fable (121 N Chestnut Street, Jefferson)
Spook the Loop: Mystery at the Library!
Thursday, October 29 from 5 - 6:30 PM
Age Group: everyone!
Scooby and most of the Mystery Inc. crew have gone missing in the library! Enter the building to help solve the mystery – but be sure not to get lost in the shelves yourselves. Enjoy treats and games on the lawn while you wait for your chance to join in on a spooky (and silly) adventure!
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.
