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Top Twenty Reasons to Visit Our Library Youth Room Today!

Top Twenty Reasons to Visit Our Library Youth Room Today!
  1. Meet other children and caregivers. Memorable childhood friendships are often made right here in the Youth Room!
  2. Enjoy our fun-filled Family Place play area. Go sailing on the popular soft play toddler boat!
  3. Talk or read to Weezy, our library pet guinea pig. He’s adopted from the Central Pennsylvania Humane Society.
  4. Play a board game! Twister & Candy Land are a few Youth Room favorites!
  5. Complete a puzzle! There’s plenty of space in the Youth Room to work on a huge floor puzzle!
  6. Check out a DVD. We have a wide selection of education and entertainment titles!
  7. Take a look at our BIG BOOKS. They make reading larger than life!
  8. Find an audio book. These are great for car rides!
  9. Explore our literacy kits containing developmentally appropriate "manipulatives" that are excellent for reinforcing important early literacy concepts.
  10. Hop on a computer! Possibilities are endless when surfing the web!
  11. Get some work done! We have plenty of tables and chairs that are perfect for homework, projects and study breaks.
  12. Jump on your laptop; WiFi's available!
  13. Browse our collection of children's e-books!
  14. Participate in a program! Preschool story time, movie matinees, & school age crafts are great ways for your family to spend some time.
  15. Volunteer. The youth room is always looking for a new set of helping hands!
  16. Check out our Braille and Large Print book selection, so everyone can enjoy reading!
  17. Browse the magazine rack for the latest in kid's news!
  18. Work on a craft. The youth room has a variety of craft materials available for public use!
  19. Take a look at our CD recordings shelf. You might find your favorite Kid's party tunes!
  20. Last but not least, check out a book! You can find anything and everything from Dr. Seuss to Dinosaurs!  
Audience: 
Kids

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