Children's Library Programs and Services
Children's Programs
StoryTime:
Prepare your child for school with our preschool storytime designed for children ages 3-5 and their parent or caregiver. Entertaining stories increase a child’s vocabulary and ability to focus while activities and crafts help them practice fine motor skills. This program also provides a safe, fun environment for children to improve their social skills.
Tuesdays,10am
BabyTime:
BabyTime is our program of songs, rhymes, books, toys, movement, and fun designed for children ages 0 – 2 and their parent or caregiver. This interactive program is a great opportunity to introduce early literacy skills while bonding and playing with your little one.
Wednesdays,10 am
Story Adventures:
Story Adventures is our after-school storytime for children ages 5 and up. Stories, activities, and crafts are provided with this storytime as well as the occasional snack and special guest!
2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 4pm, beginning January 12th
Bilingual Storytime:
For Spanish speakers and aspiring Spanish speakers! Join us in the Children’s Department as we read stories and learn about the Spanish language/culture with volunteer Irene!
Every Friday at 10:30am, beginning January 13th (subject to change, please check the library’s social media (Facebook, Instagram, website) for updates)
CAREing PAWS:
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, contact Katie or Charlotte Department to sign-up for a session or for more information.
1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 4:30-5:30pm, beginning January 18th (with Richard and Luna)
3rd Saturday of the month from 10:30-11:30am, beginning January 21st (for Amy and Angus)
New Skill Saturdays:
Has your child ever wanted to learn to crochet? Code? Cook? Let them learn at the library! Children will learn these new skills under the supervision of our children’s librarian. Parents are not required to stay but are welcome to join.
21st Saturday of the month from 2:00-3:00pm.
*All programs are free and open to the public.
Highlights of Summer ’22 Programs
Register to Read with Luna as part of our Caring Paws Program!
The Caring Paws program is currently on hold.
1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month 4:00 to 5:00 PM, Children's Library
Many children are motivated to read out loud when they have a canine reading partner. Especially one as patient and kind as Luna. Improves reading fluency, confidence and stamina.
Please call the children's desk to register. Spaces fill up quick for this popular program!
Coming Soon!
Parent Workshops: Learn About Digital Resources for Kids!
Contact/Info: Ms. Katie Rees, Children's Librarian, kreees@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/
