Children’s Services

Programs

Preschool Story Times - This very popular program brings babies, toddlers, pre-school children, parents and caregivers together for stories, songs, puppets and crafts.

Preschool story hour is offered :
Monday mornings from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Parent Child Workshop Series - part of the Family Place project. This is a popular five-week parent/child workshop series. The workshops are for families with children ages three and younger. The next session will start in Spring 2012, check back for more information.

Barks & Books - Children are invited to read to a gentle and friendly dog visitor on the second Thursday of each month between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m.

Summer Reading Program - We sponsor a very popular eight-week Summer Reading Club. Children register either at the library or online for this free activity and enter one of three reading divisions:

• Non-readers
• School-age readers in Grades 1 – 6
• Challenger division for children in Grades 2 – 6.

Reference & Research

Personal reference assistance: Library staff is always ready and able to assist our young members of the public in finding information, both print and electronic.

Study space: Children use our library after school as a place to study, do homework and research topics for schoolwork.

In-Library Class Visits: Teachers and leaders of youth organizations bring children to the library to listen to stories, do research and find books.

Recommended Children's Websites

American Library Association - Great Websites for Kids
California State Website - Just for Kids
California State Websites - Grades K - 5
Discovery Kids
NASA Kids' Club
National Geographic Kids
National Public Radio - Book Club for Kids
PBS Kids
U.S. Government - Official Kids' Portal
U.S. Government Websites for Kids - Ben's Guide

Children's Collection

The Children's Collection includes board books, picture books, beginning readers, fiction, non-fiction audio books and DVDs. Our fiction collection includes popular books and classics for both leisure reading and academic support.

Children's Online Databases

In addition to print materials, our online databases support both recreational and educational inquiry. Databases include: Biographies, Bookflix, Contemporary Literary Criticism, Opposing ViewPoints, Maps, NoveList, ReferenceUSA, and World Book Online. You can access these excellent resources in the library and remotely at home and school. Remote access requires a library card and a PIN.

For more information about children's programs and services or to make a suggestion, please contact Meegan Tosh, Youth Services Librarian or by phone at 626-355-4672.