Read for the Stars! Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Sunday, May 19, from 12–3 pm
Join us for an all-ages community celebration of the beginning of summer reading! Enjoy live music, giant, games, and robot demonstrations, and you can sign up for the summer reading challenge!
Yo-Yo Champion Mark Hayward
Saturday, May 25, at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm
Are you ready for some yo-yo hijinks, tricks, and tips? Yo-yo world champion Mark Hayward will amaze and inspire you with his yo-yo skills!
Juneteenth Emancipation Day Celebration!
Saturday, June 15, from 12–3 pm
Enjoy music and visit different vendors while learning about this important holiday. Kids can play on the bounce house & obstacle course, make crafts, or get soaked in the Splash Pad at Douglass Park.
Book Bundles for Kids + Teens
Trying to match the right books with the right reader? Let us put together a custom Book Bundle for you!
Kanopy Kids
Love movies? So do we. With Kanopy Kids you can stream favorites like Mo Willems, Sesame Street, and Peanuts. Get started »
Storytimes!
Enjoy storytimes at both locations. We offer 10 sessions every week—plus monthly storytimes with Mother Goose on the Loose. Go to calendar »
Kids
Reading Challenges for Kids
Want to earn free books and other prizes for reading? Your family can sign up for fun reading challenges year-round, including 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. Read more »
Songs + Rhymes from Our Storytimes
Join us for storytimes in person at both locations! Not ready to return? Watch 300+ recordings on Facebook. You can also watch songs and rhymes on the library’s YouTube channel, including special Children’s Special Events, and themed collections of stories and songs.
Join Children’s Librarian Laurel as she shares songs and rhymes to enjoy with your child. Watch more »
Baby Boogie + What I Like! Music on YouTube
You can hear tracks from the library’s award-winning CDs, Baby Boogie and What I Like! A Kid’s Collection of Songs and Rhymes, on our YouTube channel. Enjoy original music by David Howie, plus old favorites performed by library staff and local musicians.
Baby Boogie on YouTube »
What I Like! on YouTube »