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Youth Services

Welcome

Welcome to the West Wyandotte Youth Services Department, where we offer a variety of services and programs to patrons age 11 and under.  Our collection includes fiction and nonfiction books, magazines and books and music on cd and cassette.  We also have special collections that include Spanish, holiday, popular, series and award books.     (Top)

Youth Services Department

Programs

Storytime sessions are offered in the spring and fall as well as during Summer Reading.  Storytime is an important literacy building event that introduces our youngest patrons to the world of books.  Sessions are available for all ages.

Craft sessions and other special programs are offered every month.

See the Calendar for a complete listing of programs.  All programs are free and open to the public.  Call 596-5800 ext. 1016 for details.  Children age 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult.     (Top)


R.U. Reading

R.U. Reading

Meet R.U. Reading, official library mascot.  R.U. is available for school visits and other special events.  Look for R.U. every time you visit Youth Services - you never know when you might run into him! Call 596-5800 ext. 1016 for booking details.     (Top)



Summer Reading

Summer Reading

Youth Services offers a Summer Reading program every year to keep kids connected to reading during the long summer months.  Recent Summer Readings were a huge success with over 1,000 participants and 25 awesome programs.  Summer Reading is free and open to all ages.  Beat the heat and get inside to "Just Read" all summer!     (Top)


Computers

Youth Services offers public access computers for children age 11 and under who want to use the Internet or play educational games.     (Top)


Tours

Youth Services offers tours to enhance library research, instruction and use of the collection.  To book a tour please call 596-5800 ext. 1016 for details.  At least one week's notice is required.     (Top)


Art Displays

Youth Services offers exhibit space for artwork and special exhibits.  Teachers and group leaders interested in showing off artwork please call 596-5800 ext. 1016 for details.     (Top)

Youth Services Art Displays

Storybook doll collection courtesy of Pat Gaunce



Last updated May 6, 2010
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