The Youth Services department welcomes parents, caregivers, and educators. Our staff are able to help you find resources for your children or assist with resources on literacy, technology, parenting, and more.
Children are always welcome to use the library! Older children can visit us independently; younger children must be accompanied by an adult. Please refer to our policy, Safe Use of the Library by Children for more details.
While we are unable to welcome class groups into the library at the moment, we are happy to visit your class via Zoom or any other online meeting tool you are using with your students.
To arrange a visit, please contact Youth Services Librarian, Kaley O'Brien. A few helpful guidelines to keep in mind:
We understand that this can be a stressful and unpleasant experience, but it is also a great opportunity to have a thoughtful conversation with your child!
Research shows that children of all ages can learn about challenging topics like race or prejudice, and no age is too soon.
Check out the following resources to help guide your conversations:
Reach out to us
If you have concerns about an item's place in our collection, please reach out to us to schedule a conversation with one of our professional librarians, or our Library Director
Request for Reconsideration
In the event that you continue to have concerns about an item in our collection, you can fill out our Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials Form
Once submitted, the item in question will be reviewed by the Library Director and our Board of Trustees, who will make the final decision about its place in our collection