Welcome to the Children's Department

 

 

no storytime dec 18 to jan 6

 

Registration now only required for LEGO Program

 

Toddler Time
Storytime for kids 18 months - 3 years

animals reading a book together

Weekly
Mondays & Tuesdays
10:00 am
Storytime Room

An engaging series of stories and finger plays that reinforces early literacy skills, along with fun songs that encourage participation

No registration needed

Tuesday's program duplicates Monday's

Baby Sign Language
Ages 0 - 3 years

baby sign language wednesdays at 11 am

 

Weekly
Now on WEDNESDAYS
11:00 am
Storytime Room


This program features Basic American Sign Language vocabulary, daily phrases, songs, skits, and facts about the deaf community and deaf culture.

 

No registration needed

Presented by Deaf Literacy Center - Pinellas Public Library Cooperative
deaf literacy center at Pinells Public Library Cooperative

Preschool Storytime
Storytime for kids 4 - 6 years

kids playing in the sun and a storybook

 

Weekly
Thursdays
3:30 pm
Storytime Room

A program that offers an entertaining lineup of children’s stories and an animated short film and a fun, easy craft project to make and take home

No registration needed

LEGO Club
Ages 12 and under

LEGO logo and some legos

First Wednesdays

Two Sessions: 2:15 pm and 3:45 pm 
Storytime Room

Please note: program is now once a month with two sessions

Build a LEGO masterpiece that will go on display in the Library for all to see!

  • Online registration is required
  • We kindly ask that you arrive on time in order to give kids as much time to build as possible
  • Spots for each program become available one week before. Click here to sign up
  • Please note new date/times!

Homeschool Hangout
All ages

homeschool hangout

3rd Thursdays
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
TECO Hall

Each month we will be welcoming homeschooling families with kids of any age for an unstructured, fun-filled time of learning and recreation.

We'll provide a variety of crafts, games, and activities to spark creativity and foster connections while you interact with fellow homeschoolers in a supportive environment and enjoy the resources of your local library.

No registration needed, bring a friend

Visit our YouTube page

storytime video link

 

1000 books before kindergarten program

1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a nationwide program designed to promote early literacy among preschoolers.

Stop by the Children's Desk to get everything you need to help foster a lifelong love of reading,
and we'll be here with plenty of incentive prizes and rewards for every step of the way!

 

abcmouse logoABC Mouse (ages 2 - 8)
In-house use only
Teaches numbers, addition and subtraction, shapes, patterns, measurements, and more through fun games and creative activities

floridakids database logoFlorida Kids (K-5)
Florida history, facts, symbols and other information to help with school assignments, from the Florida Department of State

 

Remote usage of Gale sites requires a library card #

gale in context elementary resourcesGale in Context: Elementary (K-5)
Introduce elementary students to database searching with resources featuring age-appropriate, curriculum-related content

gale research in context middle schoolGale in Context: Middle School (6-8)
Explore the most-studied topics including cultures, government, people, history, literature, and more

Recommended Websites for Children and Parents

CPALMS
The official source for the academic standards and course descriptions for Florida Public Schools

FBI's Safe Online Surfing
Uses fun games for kids in Grades 3 - 8 to teach about online safety.

Just Read, Florida!
A statewide initiative that encourages reading and promotes literacy for all children in the state of Florida.

Lexile Framework for Reading
Find Lexile numbers for specific books or get recommendations for books based on a child's Lexile grouping and interests.

NetSmartz
Website set up by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that focuses on Internet safety for kids of all ages. Free downloads and information for parents and kids about safely using the Internet.

Pinellas County Schools
Website for information regarding all Pinellas County Public Schools.

Sunshine State Young Readers Award
A statewide motivational reading program for Florida students in grades 3 through 8