About Children’s Services
Whether they're exploring captivating stories in the children's section, embarking on research projects, or participating in engaging educational programs, we have opportunities for young minds to thrive. With a diverse collection of materials available, kids can expand their horizons, cultivate their interests, and embark on literary journeys that will inspire them for years to come.
Upcoming Kids Events
Jump into the world of crafting at West Regional!
Use your creativity and imagination to create your own work of art with various art supplies provided.
Beginners and experienced players welcome!
Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.
Let’s enjoy making crafts together!
Join us every Saturday at the Theodore Oaks Branch to get creative and make a fun craft.
This Saturday, we will paint an ornament for the tree using acrylic paint and/or paint pens. Please dress appropriately.
“The bell still rings for all who truly believe.”- Chris Van Allsburg, The Polar Express
Disclaimer(s)
Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy or other allergens.
Beginners and experienced players welcome!
Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Semmes Library for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.
Fun for children of all ages!
Join us in the Meeting Room at the Grand Bay Library for fun STEAM/STEM focused crafts and activities. Get creative and have fun socializing with others who love arts and crafts.
Homework Help & Resources
Britannica Library
Britannica School
Drama for Students Gale eBooks
Provides critical overviews of the most-studied plays of all time periods, nations, and cultures. Includes discussions of themes, characters, critical reception, dramatic devices and traditions as well as cultural and historical context.
Explora Elementary Schools
Explora High Schools
Gale eBooks
Digital Library for Kids
Beanstack
cloudLibrary
hoopla
Kanopy
MPL To Go
National Library Service BARD
Library of Kid Things
CLAP stands for Connecting Libraries and Play. This collection is full of toys that focus on critical learning skills and creative learning experiences.
- 10 Renewals Possible
- 21 Day Loan
- No Holds
Launchpads are preloaded tablets with content for kids, designed with a simple, easy-to-use interface, and 100% secure with no need for Wi-Fi. Access to powerful content is as simple as turning on each device — anytime, anywhere.
- 1 Renewal Possible
- 21 Day Loan
- No Holds
Check-out video games for Children and Adults at the library! These have a small check-out fee of $2 per game, per week.
- 10 Renewals Possible
- 7 Day Loan
- Available for Hold
Children’s Services
These printers can be used to make three-dimensional objects using plastic filament. The 3D printing service is available to all ages.
A few locations have button makers available for public use. The finished buttons are 2.25" in diameter and cost 25¢ per button.
Kids have their own space! These areas have all the Children's fiction books, non-fiction books, and board books. Some locations even have computers just for the kids.
Connect with Us
If you have questions about programs and services for children at the library, please contact the Library Location you visit.
