Children

New Books for Children

Upcoming Children's Programs

Emily Franke Author Visit & Craft

April 20, 2024 1:00 pm

Join us for story time with author Emily Franke. Emily will be selling copies of her book that she can personally sign after the event.

Stories & Stretches

April 22, 2024 12:30 pm

Registration required. Bring your lunch and listen to a story and then stay for yoga.

Storytime at the Library

April 24, 2024 10:30 am

View All Events for children >

Storytimes

childrensroom-1Children’s Storytime
Storytimes take place on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM.

 

Launchpads

Introducing Playaway Launchpads! Pre-Loaded Learning Tablets. Stop by the Children’s Department to play with one while you’re at the library or check one out and bring it home! Choose from: All About It! (Critical Thinking for Ages 3-5, Pre-K to K), All Revved Up! (Transportation for Ages 3-5, Pre-K to K), In English! En Espanol! (Spanish for Ages 3-5,  Pre-K to K), Math Sticks! (Math for Ages 8-10, Grades 3-5), Number the Stars! (STEAM for Ages 8-10, Grades 3-5), Out of Orbit! (Science Ages 8-10, Grades 3-5), Smithsonian: All Things Animal!  (English Language Arts for Ages 8-10, Grades 3-5), and When Pugs Fly! (Animals for Ages 5-7, Grades K-2). Thank you to Elise Weronik for her generous donation.

 

 

About the Lucia K. Ginter Children's Room

gettingbooks-1The children’s room, located on the lower level, serves children from birth through 6th grade and their families.

For our youngest readers, still learning to turn pages, check out board books. Also, check out our TREET bags.

All ages are invited to browse our picture book bins, fiction shelves and audio books. You will find entertaining, informative, and beautiful stories.

Early readers will find leveled easy readers to strengthen their new skill.

Confident readers will find the nonfiction section useful for informational reading or to support school projects.

On our Parent shelf, parents can find books on topics from potty training to teenagers.

Recent Announcements

Stories & Stretches

Join us Mondays at 12:30 PM. Bring your lunch and listen to a story and then stay for yoga.

Take Your Child to the Library Day

Drop in Saturday, February 3rd between 10 AM and 1:30 PM to decorate a unicorn. Space is limited.

Passport to CT Libraries 2024

Participate between April 1st to 30th for a chance to win a $200 Visa gift card! Over 150 Connecticut library locations are participating in this program. Start at the Levi E. Coe Library to pick up your passport. We will stamp your passport and give you a token gift to get started. Visit other participating Read more >