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Welcome to the Children’s Department!

Whether you are looking for a good book, working on a school assignment, wanting to use a computer, or looking for fun programs, visit us first!

Library services for children include:

  • Collection of materials: books in fiction, nonfiction, biographies, picture books, beginning readers, popular paperbacks, magazines, videos, DVDs, CD's, and audiobooks in English and Spanish.
  • Computers: Four Internet or word processing terminals
  • Storytimes: for preschoolers and toddlers, offered several times per week and at each library branch in the county.
  • Summer Reading Program in June and July for children of all ages. Go to your nearest library to register. Check the current calendar of events to find dates and special programs.
  • Additional programs and events: Main and all branches host events throughout the year, such as Teddy Bear Picnic & Tea Party.
  • Tumble BooksThe TumbleBook Library is a collection of animated, talking picture books created from existing picture books.   

                                         Tumblebooks Library

  • TumbleReadables-Your Online Read-Along Library

    This collection features 8 categories containing nearly 125 Read-Along titles (and an additional 100 large print online titles): picture books, early readers, chapter books, middle school readers, YA/teen Novels, children’s classics, classics and Shakespeare.

  • Websites for Kids:  Check out this selected group of websites that includes a wide variety of fun, games, and informational sources.

 

For information on any of the services or programs for children, call the Youth Services Division of the Yuma County Library District @ 928-782-1871 x6468, or call the branch nearest you.