Children's Library Programs and Services
🎨 Color Our World 🌍
Fayette County Public Library Summer Reading Program
Summer reading at the library is a great way for families to spend time together and grow a love of stories, learning, and imagination! When children participate in the Summer Reading program, they:
- đź“š Are motivated to read
- đź“– Develop positive attitudes about reading, books, and the library
- 🧠Maintain and build reading skills over the summer
- 🎉 Enjoy fun and educational activities
- 👫 Make new friends—and memories!
✨ So Much Fun Awaits! ✨
We’re bringing in magical performers, amazing puppeteers, exciting zoo visits, playful storytimes, and more! There’s something for every young reader in your family.
Let’s make this summer colorful, creative, and full of stories!
Early Literacy Classes
Is your child ready to start learning to read on their own, but you’re not sure how best to teach them? Then sign-up for one of our early literacy classes! Taught by Katy Farr, an Orton-Gillingham trained educator with over 40 years of teaching experience,
these classes will assess where your child is on their reading journey and help them take the next step. Parents will also learn the best methods for helping their child become an independent, successful reader.
Please call 770-461-8841 or email
krees@fayettecountyga.gov
to register or for more information.
Ages: 3+
Day: 1st Friday of the month
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm (these classes are one-on-one, 20-minute sessions, time slots start at 10:00am)
CAREing PAWS Program: Register to read with a licensed therapy dog!
1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month 11:00am-12:00pm (Luna)
2nd Saturday of the month 11:00am-12:00pm (Gracie)
Is your child struggling with reading? Then check out our CAREing PAWS program! CAREing PAWS is a part of the R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) program which aims to improve a child’s reading and communication skills by allowing them to read out
loud to a registered therapy dog for a 20-minute period. This program requires registration, so contact Katie or Charlotte in the Children’s Department at 770-461-8841 to sign-up for a session or for more information. Children must be in 1st grade or older
to register.
Chess Club
Do you love chess, but have no one to play with? Then check out your local library’s chess club! There are no age or skill restrictions for this program. The only requirement is a love of the game! A chess coach will be present to teach beginners how to play
and to offer insights on how to improve your game to more advanced players. FCPL will provide chess sets, but attendees are welcome to bring their own sets if they would like.
Please contact Katie or Charlotte in the Children’s Department at 770-461-8841 or krees@fayettecountyga.gov for
more information.
Ages: All ages
Day: 2nd Saturday of the month
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
Crochet Club
The Crochet Club is on hiatus for the Summer Reading Program and will resume in August.
Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been crocheting for years, our crochet club is the perfect place to practice your craft! Learn the basics of crochet from one of our volunteers or find a new project to work on from one of our resource books.
Registration is required if you do not own a crochet hook. Call 770-461-8841 or email krees@fayettecountyga.gov to register or for more information.
Ages: 7 and up
Day: 3rd Saturday of the month
Time: 2:00pm
* We are unable to accommodate groups at our regularly scheduled programs. Group programs are scheduled as staffing and time allow. Please email us at library@fayettecountyga.gov for more information.
For more information please email us or call 770-461-8841
Register to Read with Luna as part of our Caring Paws Program!
1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month 11:00am-12:00pm (Luna)
2nd Saturday of the month 11:00am-12:00pm (Gracie)
Many children are motivated to read out loud when they have a canine reading partner. Especially when they’re as patient and kind as Luna and Gracie. Improves reading fluency, confidence, and stamina.
Please call the children’s desk to register. Spaces fill up quick for this popular program!
Contact/Info: Ms. Katie Rees, Children's Librarian, krees@fayettecountyga.gov, 770-305-5351 or
Ms. Charlotte Stargell, Children's Assistant, cstargell@fayettecountyga.gov, 770-305-5328,
or the Main Desk, 770-461-8841 for more information.
Follow Fayette County Public Library Facebook & Instagram pages!
Website: fayettecountyga.gov – Library
For more timely information about our programs, please follow "Fayette County Public Library" on Facebook and Instagram. There you will find announcements about upcoming programs and other important information about what's going on at the library!
Reader Services
Our library staff is always happy to help you find books and materials and make suggestions for your reading. Our PINES system allows you to place electronic holds for specific titles, and you can also call us at the library to assist you with this.
We also have a wonderful collection of electronic resources available for all ages. This includes our reading challenge program, Beanstack which allows you to keep a record of books read, time read, and more. Children 0-5 can take part of 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program through Beanstack. Children 5 and older can track their favorite reads on the Best Reading List Ever Challenge. In addition to these ongoing challenges, we also have seasonal ones as well
All About Beanstack Flyer (PDF)
Online Resources for Parents and Children (PDF)
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Flyer (PDF)
These lists, published annually, are great tools for finding new books for children of all ages.
- http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/notalists
- https://www.bankstreet.edu/library/center-for-childrens-literature/childrens-book-committee/best-childrens-books-of-the-year/
- https://www.renaissance.com/learning-analytics/wkar/
- https://www.cbcbooks.org/readers/reading-lists/best-of-lists/childrens-choices/
