Welcome to the KiDS' RooM!
The Florence C. Center Young Readers' Room, also known as the Children's Room, is located on the lower level of the library.
The children's collection includes print, electronic, audio, and visual materials for children from birth through 6th grade.
In addition, the Children's Room offers regular activities, such as Story Time for preschoolers, Make 'n Take crafts, contests, a Summer Reading Club, and other goodies.
KiDS' RooM NeWS
Find out what's happening in the Children's Department by reading the library's blog, ReaD4THeFuNoFiT! To access only KiDS' RooM information, click KiDS' RooM News, or on any of the more specific kid's categories, such as book bunch, events/activities for kids, make 'n take, new stuff for kids, page turners, story time, and summer reading club for kids.
Preschool Story Time
Kids age 3 - kindergarten are invited to drop in and join Miss Carrie-Anne for stories, songs, and fun on Tuesday mornings from 10:30-11:00 or Wednesday afternoons from 12:30-1:00. Story Time Guidelines
Story Time is not held when there is no school in Litchfield due to holidays, vacations, snow closings or delays.
Pajama Story Time
Families are invited to join Miss Carrie-Anne for an evening Story Time on the 1st Thursday night of each month at 6:30 p.m. Children are encouraged to wear their jammies, and bring a snuggly blanket and their favorite stuffed animal.Story Time Guidelines
Pajama Story Time is not held when there is no school in Litchfield due to holidays, vacations, and snow closings.
Book Bunch
Book Bunch is a book group for kids in grades 3-5 that meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. The group discusses the book, completes a quick activity, and begins the next book. Copies of the book are available in the Young Readers' Room.Page Turners
Page Turners is a book group for tweens in grades 5-7 that meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 2:30 p.m. The group discusses their chosen title, completes a quick activity, and begins the next book. Copies of the book are available in the Young Readers' Room.Transportation from LMS to the library is available.
Other Programs and Events
The Young Readers' Room offers programs and activities for children throughout the year. Regulary scheduled activities currently include:
Weekly Handouts
Monthly Make 'n Take crafts
Summer Reading Club
Library Card Sign Up Month (September)
Other activities are offered periodically. Visit our calendar to find out what's happening now.
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