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Youth Summer Reading Program 2021

Earn BEADS as you READ!
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NEW! Interactive and educational database for pre-K and elementary students!
Online Learning Resources

Follow the links in these three categories to get extra support when learning at home!
Brainfuse HelpNow

Live homework help is now available!
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Gives your child a foundation for future learning!

Welcome to the Youth Services Department

We are committed to giving you, children birth through fifth grade, and your parents and caregivers of all ages personalized attention.

Books, magazines, and multi-media materials selected for ages birth through fifth grade can be found in the William Hadwen Ames Memorial Room. Puzzles for pre-schoolers, and personal computers for children’s use can also be found in this area.

Kids Blogs

Experience an Imagination Run with Miss Alyisha

Friday, July 09

Experience a story in a different way, with no books or pictures! Close your eyes, listen carefully, and prepare for an adventure. What would it be like to have a highly-sensitive snout, leathery...

Celebrating Their Memories - Eric Carle & Lois Ehlert

Saturday, May 29

This past week, we lost two Children's Book greats: Eric Carle (The Very Hungry Caterpillar) & Lois Ehlert (Chicka Chicka Boom Boom). Both were prolific authors & illustrators whose work will...

Disconnect & Reconnect: Screen-Free Week 2021

Wednesday, April 28

You may have read that AFL is observing Screen-Free Week, but what does that mean for you? Screen-Free Week is an annual event during the first week of May that encourages families to find...

Holiday Storytimes

Tuesday, December 01

Listen to Miss Jess share Hanukkah and Christmas books during these holiday storytimes! These prerecorded storytimes can be viewed at your convenience, December 1 - 31, 2020! To see ALL of our...

Miss Jess Suggests

Friday, November 20

Welcome to Miss Jess Suggests! In each episode of this series, Head of Youth Services Jessica Block recommends great books for you to try (plus some bonus titles!). Different episodes will focus on...