Picture Books are mostly written for adults to read to children.

Easy Readers are written for children who are developing their reading skill.  They have controlled vocabulary and repetitive sounds.

Graphic Novels are full length books written in a comic book style.

Board Books are heavy cardboard books designed for young children to handle without too much damage.

Juvenile Fiction books are chapter books written for more advanced readers.

Juvenile Non-fiction books are for children of all ages to use to learn about specific topics.  Some of their favorite subjects are animals, jokes and crafts.

Hooked on Phonics and Hooked on Math kits are available for two week check out periods.

Magazine subscriptions are maintained for children.

Topical Brochures are developed for award winning books and commonly requested items.

All of the above materials are housed in the children's room.

Children's Library Catalog

AR Book Finder
Accelerated Reader Book Finder

Book Adventure
Book Adventure is a FREE reading motivation program for children in grades K-8. Children create their own book lists from over 7,000 recommended titles, take multiple choice quizzes on the books they've read, and earn points and prizes for their literary successes.
 
TumbleBook Library a collection of electronic books for children.  No password required.

Searchasaurus covers all subject areas and is an exciting and easy way for elementary students to experience online searching. It is an animated interface with a dinosaur theme that encourages students to enhance and develop basic search methodologies. 

Kids Search covers all subject areas for elementary and middle school students.  It is visually appealing and includes the ability to search by topic, subtopic, or keywords. 

SIRS Discoverer is designed with the young researcher in mind. This interactive tool strengthens research, reading, writing and computer skills. Articles and graphics from more than 1,400 U.S. and international magazines, newspapers and U.S. government documents are carefully selected for their educational content, interest and level of readability. 

Kids InfoBits is a database developed especially for beginning researchers in Kindergarten through Grade 5. Featuring a developmentally appropriate, visually graphic interface, the most popular search method is moving from a broad subject to a narrower topic using the subject-based topic tree. This database covers geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Passwords are available at the Library for the above mentioned resources.

Audio Books on both cassette and CD are available for check out.  Most audio books also have the book as well.

Movies that are rated G have been separated from the rest of the movies to provide children with easy access.

Music a separate collection of music just for  children is available for check out. 

Educational Software is available for check out.

Policies

Library Cards are available to all children.  Children without ID cards will need a parent with them to obtain a library card.

Child Supervision is the responsibility of parents or guardians.  Children under the age of 10 must be supervised at all times.

Noise Level is expected to be maintained  so that all customers are able to enjoy and use the library.

Food is not permitted in the library.

Drinks are permitted in spill-proof containers.

Throughout the year, the library staff provides special programs for children that typically revolved around reading, literacy and education.

Story Time is usually offered every other week during the school year for children ages 3-5.  Children are read stories and do a related craft.

Toddler Time is usually offered every other week during the school year for children ages 1-3.  Children are read stories and enjoy music and movement.

Summer Reading Program is offered during June and July for all children.  The program is themed, encourages reading by children and parents, offers incentive prizes and brings in performers such as magicians and story tellers.

Year ‘Round Readers is a small scale reading incentive program that runs for all children during the school year.

Home School groups meet in the library regularly.

Other Programs have included Wednesday Afternoon Movies, Curious George Celebration, Dr. Seuss Celebration, Drop Everything and Read and tutoring.