JUST FOR KIDS
Welcome to the children’s department
Explore the lower level of the library, where kids can discover:
- Play areas with toys and space to explore
- Craft table and coloring sheets
- Computers for child and adult use
- Weekly activities for children and families
UPCOMING KIDS EVENTS
Color Our World Brick Building Battle
Color Our World Brick Building Battle
Monthly Calendar
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Summer Reading 2025
It’s everyone’s favorite time of the year… SUMMER READING!! This summer’s theme, “Color Our World,” encourages readers to dive into their creative side while they explore all the different genres of art (and books!) We are excited for all the fun events, crafts, and activities planned this year. In addition, we challenge ALL children to read 25 books or log 250 minutes of reading. Achieve this goal and you’ll earn free books, weekly prizes, and a chance to win a grand prize!!
Participation is easy!
Register for Summer Reading
Children of all ages are encouraged to register and will receive a FREE book. If registering online, your free book will be available to pick up in the children’s department.
Read
Not sure what to read? Everything counts! Audiobooks, comic books, e-books, old favorites, borrowed or new, all work… it makes no difference.
Visit
Every week participants can visit the Children’s Department desk and receive a small prize. While visiting, enjoy a variety of events, activities, and crafts.
Reading Goals & Prizes
registration = free book
25 books/250 minutes = free book, raffle ticket
50 books/500 minutes = raffle ticket
75 books/750 minutes = raffle ticket
100 books/1000 minutes = raffle ticket
Read beyond 100 books/1000 minutes = more raffle tickets
Write up to 5 book reviews = additional tickets
weekly = small prize
(cannot be backdated)
Mango Languages
Introduce your little ones (ages 0-6) to the joy of language with Little Pim, available through Mango Languages. This award-winning program makes learning fun and easy with:
Videos featuring Little Pim the Panda and real kids.
Essential vocabulary with themes like mealtime, playtime, and naptime.
12 languages, including Spanish, French, and Mandarin.
Parents can even create Family Profiles to track progress for every family member!
All you need is a library card!
Little Pim
Click here to start your child’s language journey today.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Children from birth – 4 years old who have an address with a 46052 zip code can receive a FREE BOOK in the mail EVERY MONTH until their 5th birthday!
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library puts books directly in the hands of children across the world. Over 2,000,000 books are mailed each month as part of this program!
The Lebanon Public Library and the Friends of the Lebanon Public Library have sponsored this program to provide the books locally in our community.
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EXPLORE
OUR KIDS COLLECTION AT THE LIBRARY
Check out our extensive collections of games and movies just for kids. Our diverse selection of books include print, audio and digital formats for all reading levels. You can also supplement your learning at home with our educational kits!
EDUCATIONAL KITS
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Questions About Children’s Programs or Services?
