Welcome! The dedicated staff members of the Library work every day to grow young readers, spark imaginations, connect resources, create experiential programming, and develop community relationships supporting youth.
We encourage you to find a program just right for your child: from early childhood programs that build early literacy skills (Toddler Time & Preschool Story Time), to programs for children in elementary school, where children can create and learn. The Library loves working with parents and teachers to support their great work through resources, tours, and programs.
With your Library card, you may choose from the Library's collection of DVDs, CDs, hands-on learning kits, eBooks, and over 9,000 children’s books to take home with you.
Drop by the Children's Desk on the Children's Floor and say hello. We look forward to meeting you!
About
Children's Programs
Looking for ways to get involved at your library? Come to Library Programs!
The library offers regular programs each month, and other seasonal programs throughout the year. Check the library calendar each month for latest updates on Kid's programs.
Upcoming Programs!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a family challenge that celebrates early learning & the fun of sharing stories! The best way to ensure a child has the skills necessary to learn to read is having someone read aloud to them. They will learn that letters make sounds, sounds make words, and words make stories! Create life long memories and instill a love of reading in your child. Any child from birth until kindergarten, can sign up at any time. Count any books read at bedtime, storytime, by teachers, librarians, family, & most importantly YOU! If you read it more than once, count it! Ebooks count, too. Your end date is when your child begins kindergarten. Sign up at the Children’s Room desk. You will get a log to track your first 100 books (a check mark in a shape or have your child color it in). Bring it back to us when you reach 100 for a certificate and a new log. We will put a sticker displaying your child’s name in the library book of your choice. From then on everyone who checks out the book will see that you are participating in 1000 Books before Kindergarten. Your child’s name in a book is your option.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
What Is The Imagination Library?
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a 60 volume set of books beginning with the children's classic The Little Engine That Could. Each month a new, carefully selected book will be mailed in your child's name directly to your home. Best of all it is a FREE GIFT! There is no cost or obligation to your family!
Who Is Eligible?
Children under the age of five in DeWitt County!
How Do I Sign Up?
Simply click the sign up button & follow the directions!
When Will I Receive Books?
Eight to ten weeks after your registration form has been received, books will begin arriving at your home & will continue until your child turns five or you move out of the covered area.
DOLLY PARTON’S IMAGINATION LIBRARY
IS NOW AVAILABLE IN DEWITT COUNTY!
This program is currently full. You can still sign up for the waiting list by following the link above and printing off the forms that you need to register.
ABCmouse
ABCmouse is an online educational program for children ages 2 to 8 and is now available in the library. Over 10,000 activities provide a personalized learning experience designed to foster a lifelong love of learning. This program is available to our community members while using the library computers or connected to library's Wi-Fi.
Summer Reading is Complete!
We achieved another record-breaking year with over 840 summer readers! WHAT A SUMMER! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took part, and a special shoutout to our incredible sponsors:
Casey's, Friends of the Library, Young Dance Inc, The Clinton YMCA, Dairy Queen, Sorrento's Pizza, Hammer Strength & Fitness, Heartland Bank, Jimmy John's, Ace Hardware, McDonalds, Calvert Funeral Home, Monical's Pizza, Kirby Foods, J's Squared, Hale Mechanical, Snappers, Clintonia Eagle, Subway, Sweet Mae's, Taylor Abstract, Gilmore's Treats, Clinton Family Dental, Clinton Fire Department, and the Clinton Police Department
Our community's support is what makes Summer Reading such a success!
Can we break our new record of 843 participants next summer? We certainly hope so! See you next year!
Remember, even though Summer Reading has concluded, there’s still plenty happening at the library. Programs for children, teens, and adults are ongoing all year round! Visit our Upcoming Events page for all the details!
