Children and Caregivers
Start developing essential language skills through storytimes, specially selected books, and early literacy activities for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Featured Services
Storytimes
Join us for storytimes. We create our programs with both learning and fun in mind.
Early Literacy
Prepare your child for kindergarten by building a strong foundation for learning.
Book Picks
It’s never too early to start reading together. Check out our book lists and picks for little ones.
Book Bundles
Enjoy themed selections of five books, thoughtfully chosen by our librarians on some of our most popular subjects.
Children’s News

Discovery Room: Water & the St. Croix River
September - November 2023: The Discovery Room is ready for imaginative play centered around the theme of water and the St. Croix River. Children can investigate a pretend pool containing stuffie fish and puppet animals that are found in the St. Croix River Valley;...

Book Picks for Starting Kindergarten
It’s hard to think about going back to school when it feels like summer just started. However, if your child is starting school for the first time, they might have some questions or worries about these changes. Will I have friends, are my new teachers nice, will the...

Baby & Toddler Storytime Songs & Tips
Webster and Puppy Pete hope you have a wonderful summer. Click on the links below so you can continue to sing songs and rhymes that they and Miss Kim shared with you at storytime. Each handout has some child development information and "Search-and-Find" fun. April 18,...