The Children's Department has many programs for children ranging in age from infancy through the early teen years. Preschool programs are held year-round and are for children ages 15 months through 5 years. The Summer Reading Program is held annually for children entering 1st through 8th grades. Other seasonal and special programs are held throughout the year for children of all ages.
Preschool Story Hour
The purpose of preschool story hour is to introduce language, literature and the library to children and parents or caregivers in a positive and fun manner. Each week a different letter of the alphabet will be featured and introduced with themes such as "A" is for Apples, "F" is for Farmyard, "H" is for Hooray for Hats, and "P" is for Penguins on Parade. The programs will consist of stories, songs fingerplays, rhymes and crafts to help preschool children enlarge their experiences, experiment with language, and to acquire a story sense that will help in developing reading skills. Story hours also help children acquire interactive skills and serve to further strengthen the parent-child bond.
Story Hour Schedule
Book Babies - ages 15 - 24 months
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Time - ages 2 - 3 years
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Story Hour - ages 4 - 5 years
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Summer Reading Programs 2008
From June 9 through June 18, the Library will be offering several sessions for children of all ages. Registration for all summer sessions is required and will be held from May 11 to May 24.
Preschool Story Hour
Hot Tots - ages 2 - 3 years
Wednesdays at 10:00am, June 11 - July 16
Summergartners - ages 4-5 years
Fridays at 10:00am, June 13 - July 18
Summer Reading Program
Entering Grades 1-3
Mondays at 2:00pm, June 9 - July 14
Tuesdays at 10:00am or 2:00pm, June 10 - July 15
Entering Grades 4-8
Thursdays at 10:00am, June 12 - July 17
Read On Your Own Member - entering grades 1-8
Visit the library once a week at your convenience
Volunteers
Teens and youth ages 12 to 18
Read Teen Volunteer Guidelines and Duties
Accelerated Reader Search
The Library maintains links to the websites of the Henderson County public schools that provide access to their Accelerated Reader book lists. The Library also includes a link to Holy Name's AR list. You may browse the school's AR list, then search the Library's online catalog from one simple screen. Use the catalog to request books that you would like to check out and the Library will contact you when they are available. AR lists are also available for searching at the Library.
Cool School Tools
The Library provides access to many wonderful resources for children and students who need help with homework or school projects. These resources are available from home to anyone with a valid library card. They are also available in the Children's Department Computer Lab. For a complete listing of all online resources, please visit the Research Center.
Homework Help
Live Homework Help
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Magazine/Journal Articles
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Current Events
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Encyclopedia
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Biographies
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Practice Tests
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Learn a Language
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