For Kids: Inspiring a love of reading

FREE Programs & Events

The Warren-Trumbull County Public Library offers a variety of ongoing storytimes as well as special events for children throughout the year. Check the library’s online calendar for virtual and in-person storytimes and other fun programs for children.


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Summer Challenge

May 28 – July 27, 2024

Kids of all ages (and grown-ups, too!) are invited to read for fun and prizes in the library’s free Summer Challenge. LEARN MORE


1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

The Warren-Trumbull County Public Library participates in the nationwide 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten reading initiative to encourage parents and caregivers to read 1,000 books with their child before he or she starts kindergarten.

Reading aloud helps strengthen early literacy skills, which helps prepare children to be ready to learn to read when they enter kindergarten. Studies have also shown that children who are read to at an early age are more successful in school.

Stop by any W-TCPL location for a starter folder to participate in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program, or find out more here.


Books, Movies, Music & More!

The Youth Services Department maintains a broad collection of classic and new materials for children from birth on up!

Books

  • Audiobooks
  • Beginning Reader books
  • Board books
  • Books with CDs
  • Chapter books
  • Graphic novels
  • Picture books
  • Wonderbooks

Movies & Music

  • Children’s DVDs
  • Children’s music CDs

Electronic Devices and Learning Kits

Electronic books and other learning application formats that are designed specially for children are available for checkout:

  • Playaway Launchpads are tablets pre-loaded with learning applications
  • Read and Play kits are backpacks with pre-selected books and learning activities
  • Wonderbooks are children’s books with a ready-to-play audiobook already inside.

Digital Content

Children’s eBooks, comic books, movies, music, and TV episodes are available for mobile and online access through the library’s partnerships with Overdrive, Freading, TumbleBooks, BookFlix, and hoopla digital.

eBooks and Digital Content

Public Computers for Kids & Teens

Each library location has specially designated children’s computers that provide educational applications for kids up to age 12. Early literacy computers are pre-loaded with fun and educational games and software and are available for toddlers through age 8. Computers with filtered Internet access are available for children 12 & under.

Teens ages 13-18 can use the library’s designated teen computers.

Computers for Public Use

 

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