Fun For Kids
1000 Books Before Kindergarten CHallenge
Early Literary & Youth Resources Brochure
The Warren County Public Library provides services and resources to children of all ages!
Indoor Play Areas
Play is vital for a child’s development and one of the components of early literacy skill building. It gets their brains moving, which makes them smarter and ultimately makes learning to read easier!
Lisa Rice Library features:
- Science wall
- Giant blue blocks in the children’s program room
Bob Kirby Branch features:
- Activity tree
- Lego table
- Little blue blocks in the children’s program room
Smiths Grove Branch features:
- Indoor treehouse
- Beam projection games
Buchanon Park Branch features:
- Puppet theater in the branch
- Indoor play area just outside in the Tennis/Multipurpose Facility
Sign Up For Freebies
Unlock a world of wonder for your little ones with a library card, granting free access to fantastic programs designed to spark their imagination and nurture their development.
The First Three offers monthly milestone postcards celebrating your child’s first three years, packed with encouragement and information.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library delivers high-quality picture books straight to your doorstep, fostering a love for reading from an early age.
And Ready Rosie empowers parents with fun, simple activities through short ‘modeled moment’ videos, promoting learning and interaction for kids up to third grade.
Together, these programs create a solid foundation for your child’s lifelong learning journey.
The First Three (for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers up to age 3) — Receive FREE milestone achievement information on your child’s first three years of life! Sign up today to receive a colorful postcard each month, custom created to celebrate your child’s developmental milestones, plus a bonus gift during their birth month. Enjoy snail mail that’s both encouraging and informative!
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth through their start of school. Registration is now DIGITAL!
ReadyRosie (for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, & students up to third grade) – Encourage your child’s learning with simple, fun activities when you sign up for this FREE resource provided in partnership with the Early Childhood Council of Warren County. Short “modeled moment” videos will be delivered to you via text or email, clips expertly crafted to inspire together time. Ideas for games and activities will inspire interaction and nurture your child’s mental and physical development.
Recommended Reads
click the links below for a printable list
101 Picture Books to Read Before Kindergarten
100 Cool Books to Read Before 3rd Grade
101 Terrific Titles to Read Before Middle School
Story Trails Book List & Locations
Story Trails Parks & Map
Ask A Children’s Librarian
The Warren County Public Library provides services and resources to children of all ages!
This form will provide you with a one-on-one consultation with a WCPL children’s librarian about:
- Book Recommendations
- Children’s Services
- Databases
- Themed Book Bundles (max of 10 titles)
- Many other resources
Just fill out this form or email your request to children@warrenpl.org and a children’s librarian will be in touch to assist you with your needs.
Ask A Children's Librarian
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Winter Reading Program
Teen Art Contest @ Rice
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Library programs make you SMART!
Did you know that you can get your child ready to read just by reading aloud to them on a regular basis? Pre-literacy skills are developed from birth on, and the library is the best place to engage them in learning and fun in a positive group setting.
The library hosts weekly programs for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers focused on reading, playing, and singing. Special events for school age children are held every month, with a variety of creative themes chosen to engage their imaginations and minds!
Some activities require registration. Check the calendar for details.
Online Learning & Activities
Unlock a world of wonder for your little ones with access to online resources and activities designed to spark their imagination and nurture their development.
Read the story book of the day and other read-along titles in Tumblebooks. Readers up to 6th grade can access loads of eBooks, including graphic novels, chapter books, titles in French and English, as well as videos, puzzles, and games. No app is needed!
Overdrive Media for Kids allows kids, parents, and teachers to quickly locate and download kid-friendly eBooks and audiobooks that can be downloaded from the Libby app.
We also have a number of program videos we recorded for social media that children can view when unable to visit the library. The videos accessible on our Facebook page include ones on yoga, art, science, early literacy and dance.
Overdrive for Kids
Overdrive Media for Kids allows kids, parents, and teachers to quickly locate and download kid-friendly eBooks and audiobooks.
Tumblebooks
Read the story book of the day and other read-along titles. Readers up to 6th grade can access loads of eBooks, including graphic novels, chapter books, titles in French and English, as well as videos, puzzles, and games. No app is needed!
Grades 4–8 Resources
Learning Express Library provides resources to assist students in math, English amd social studies. Provided by KYVL.