Kids Corner

For those tweens/teens in the house, check out the Youth Spot with information about the Summer Reading Games and other fun things just for youth.

The train in Youth Services at Main is getting a facelift. It will be out of the building for a while but don't worry, it will be back with a whole new look!

Upcoming Events

16th Annual Art Exhibit @ YOUR Library
Artwork from over 200 K-12 Harrisonburg City Students will be featured throughout the Main Library, February 25 - April 10.

Radical Roots @ YOUR Library
Join “Radical Roots” to pot up some early spring greens and herbs to be enjoyed all summer long @ the Main Library March 24 @ 2pm.

"Coppelia" @ YOUR Library
Rockingham Ballet Theatre presents the hilarious "Coppelia" @ the Main Library April 14 @ 2pm.

Chess "Knight"
Learn & play chess with others. All ages and skill levels welcome. @ 6pm every 1st & 3rd Thursday @ the Main Library

Storytimes run for approximately 8 or 9 weeks across the library system with a 2 week planning break in between sessions.

2012 Storytime Schedule:
January 9 - March 9
March 26 - May 18
June 4 - August 3
August 20 - October 12
October 29 - December 21

Literacy Tools

Accelerated Reader (AR) Book Finder
Please check with your school to make sure that they carry the AR test for the book you choose from the AR website.

Book Booster Literacy Hints from the Library of Virginia
Birth - 18 Months 18 - 36 Months 36 - 48 Months

TumbleBooks are online, animated, talking picture books. These books are available for FREE to all library patrons, courtesy of the Library of Virginia! Just click on the icon to the left to begin enjoying the TumbleBookLibrary!

Dewey Decimal System for Kids

Fun Stuff

Click here for a list of great kid-friendly websites where you can find online games and activities.