The Children’s Services Department offers reference services, reader’s advisory, and special programs utilizing the children’s literature collection located on the lower level.

Children's materials may be checked out at either the Audiovisual Services desk on the lower level or at the Adult Circulation Services desk on the main level

Different types of computers are also available, including the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) terminals, at which young patrons and caregivers may access information about all materials in the library.

Children may use filtered Internet computers, computers with educational games, and a computer equipped with CD-ROM products such as the World Book Multimedia Encyclopedia, word processing, and other homework tools. Infant lapsits, toddler, and preschool story hour programs with craft activities are offered on a weekly basis.

After-school, evening, and weekend specials are offered periodically, as well as an annual Experience Science Program, and the Summer Reading Program for all children through grade five. Tours featuring an introduction to the library, stories, and talks concerning book care are offered upon request, as well as outreach programs to area schools, daycares, and youth groups.

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