Fayetteville Public Library: Services, Children's Library

Enjoy the wonderful resources for children and families! The children's library has an ever-expanding collection of board books, picture books, easy readers, juvenile fiction, nonfiction and reference resources; electronic databases, films on VHS and DVD, music CDs, educational games on CD-ROM, various materials in Spanish, parenting resources, puzzles, and educational kits.

Weekly Story Times

Baby Bookworms – Monday and Thursday, 9:45 am, Walker Community Room: birth to 24 months. More information...

This story time was developed to recognize the developmental needs and attention spans of the children this age. Parents/Caregivers interact with their babies through a variety of nursery rhymes, action rhymes, songs, and stories. Because Baby Bookworms have short attention spans, participants are encouraged to be on time as the program is brief, lasting between 20 and 25 minutes. Sign up is not required.

Although Toddler Time follows a traditional storytime format, special care is taken to include opportunities for movement, short, developmentally-appropriate stories, and weekly repetition. Children sit near their caregivers during the storytime so that they may interact. The goal of Toddler Time is to develop an early appreciation of books and stories, foster self-esteem in young children, and have fun! Sign up is not required.

These 30-minute programs are geared toward children ages 3, 4 and 5 and feature a variety of stories, music, puppetry, finger plays and a craft. Parents and caregivers remain with their preschooler during the program. Due to space restrictions, we ask that strollers be parked in the designated area at the room entrance. Sign up is not required.

Friday Morning Movies (10am)

Additional Information about Children's Programming

Students who have completed the 6th grade and are entering 7th grade in the fall are invited to be 7-Ups. These rising 7th-graders work with children's library staff throughout the summer, assisting with programs, craft preparation, special events and overall upkeep of the Children's Library. This is a wonderful volunteer opportunity for those interested in volunteering, and it is a great way to meet new friends. Sign-up takes place in the Children's Library as soon as school is dismissed for the summer.

The Children's Library celebrates diversity by hosting special multicultural family events and holiday programs. For families with children of all ages, these fun and educational offerings include a speaker or performer, crafts, games, music and food. Past celebrations include Chinese New Year, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Halloween Storytelling, Gingerbread House Decorating and Hanukkah Celebration.

Thursdays during the school year, 4pm, Wal-Mart Storytime Room: For children in grades K through 5. These events are theme-based. Adventures may include stories, songs, games, crafts and food. Registration at Children's Desk is required.

This successful program pairs emerging readers with a certified therapy dog and its human owner. Sessions are held throughout the year. Participants commit to six reading sessions. At the conclusion of the sessions, they receive their own Sit, Stay, Read! tee-shirt. Registration forms are available at the Children's Reference Desk.

This non-judgmental reading atmosphere improves confidence in reading skills and reading aloud. Contact 856-7120 for more information on becoming a reader or a volunteer. Log on to www.deltasociety.org to learn more about getting a dog certified as a therapy dog.