Youth

A Space for Play and Discovery

• Early Learning Area for preschoolers
  • Giant Lite Brite and Lego wall
  • Lego, train and puzzle tables to boost creativity, problem-solving skills and dexterity
  • Dollhouse, kitchen and light table to encourage dramatic play
  • The Makery: a creative space where kids make art to hang on our display wall
  • iPads loaded with apps that support early literacy skills
• Board games for families to play together
• Interactive TouchIt screen with preloaded educational apps
• 8 Mac computers, 4 PCs and printer

NEW! Take-n-Make Bags 

Ages 3-8. Beginning August 5, while supplies last

We’ve gathered our leftover art supplies and created cool Take-n-Make craft kits to take home. Pick up your bag in the library or at the drive-up window. No check out necessary. 

• All supplies included, except glue.
• One bag per child, please.
• Bags change weekly on Wednesday

Examples of craft kits:

• Stained Glass (tissue paper) Hot Air Balloons
• Tissue Paper Ladybugs
• Foam Sailboat Frames
• Magic Scratch Dragons
• Hatching Bird PopUps
• And many more!

Online Resources

Try one of these  cool resources to keep kids entertained.

For Birth through Pre-Kindergarten

For Grades K-5

Technology Tips

Homeschool Resources

E-books and E-audiobooks for Kids

Check out with an ITPLD card and download or stream to your device

Things to Do

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