Children Collections and Programming
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Welcome to the Children's Room on the Ground Floor of the Library. Here you will find all of the Children's materials including fiction and nonfiction books, graphic novels, world language books, audio books, DVDs, CDs, video games, and educational board games. In addition to those items, there are many fun activities for children to do such as a puppet theater, Community Helper costumes, a train table, puzzles, and more. Tanya is the Youth Services Librarian. Check out the upcoming programs that she has designed to educate and entertain children.
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Upcoming Programs
Toddler Drive-In
Wednesday, February 20 4:15-5:15 PM
Get out of the house and get artistic with your toddler! We'll decorate boxes to make into cars and then watch a short movie afterwards. Bring your car home to continue the fun! Open to ages 2-4 (siblings welcome to attend). Registration required as cars are limited. If able to bring a box from home please let us know.
Wednesday, February 20 4:15-5:15 PM
Get out of the house and get artistic with your toddler! We'll decorate boxes to make into cars and then watch a short movie afterwards. Bring your car home to continue the fun! Open to ages 2-4 (siblings welcome to attend). Registration required as cars are limited. If able to bring a box from home please let us know.
Movie Day at the Library
Thursday, February 21 2-4 PM, no registration required.
For all ages! With mystery, ticking clocks and magic this movie will take you on a magical adventure, rated PG.
Thursday, February 21 2-4 PM, no registration required.
For all ages! With mystery, ticking clocks and magic this movie will take you on a magical adventure, rated PG.
Itsy Bitsy Book Group
Friday, February 22 3:30-4 PM, registration required.
Ages 3-5. We'll explore our favorite animals from author Eric Carle such as the caterpillar and brown bear, then we'll play a game and make a craft.
Friday, February 22 3:30-4 PM, registration required.
Ages 3-5. We'll explore our favorite animals from author Eric Carle such as the caterpillar and brown bear, then we'll play a game and make a craft.
Science Saturday: Writing with Electrochemistry
February 23 12-1 PM, registration required.
Join Ms Sheryl and learn how to write on paper using electricity! Ages 7-10.
February 23 12-1 PM, registration required.
Join Ms Sheryl and learn how to write on paper using electricity! Ages 7-10.
Game Day: DropMix
Friday, March 1st 4:30-5:15 PM
Ages 6-10. Join us for a game of DropMix, the music game that you can play as a team or individually and make your own music mix. Light snack will be provided. Please register in advance.
Friday, March 1st 4:30-5:15 PM
Ages 6-10. Join us for a game of DropMix, the music game that you can play as a team or individually and make your own music mix. Light snack will be provided. Please register in advance.
Birthday Story Time with Sheryl
Monday, March 4th 5:30-6:30 PM
Join us for an evening story time celebrating birthdays! Registration is required. Program is for ages 3-6 and their families.
Monday, March 4th 5:30-6:30 PM
Join us for an evening story time celebrating birthdays! Registration is required. Program is for ages 3-6 and their families.
Ongoing Programs
Toddler Time
This 30-minute interactive program for Toddlers, 18 to 36 months, and their caregivers features stories, finger plays, action rhymes and songs. Mondays from 10:30-11 AM when in session. Click here to register. 
Preschool Storytime
Listen and learn at this program designed for children ages 2-5. Join in the fun with stories, songs, and rhymes led by Tanya, Tuesdays when in session from 10:30-11. Click here to register. |
Super Readers Club
For ages 17 and under, click here to learn more about this program. If you are already a Super Reader, click here for the challenges and tips page. 
1000 Books B4 Kindergarten
For kids 18 months through beginning kindergarten. The goal of this program is to read, very simply, 1000 books before kindergarten. Click here to see how you can get started on this lifelong love of reading and learning. |
Baby Lapsit
Designed for infants-toddlers up to 2 years old and their caregivers. A great way to start the day with a story, a few songs, and ends with free playtime. Wednesdays from 10-10:30 when in session. Click here to register.
Designed for infants-toddlers up to 2 years old and their caregivers. A great way to start the day with a story, a few songs, and ends with free playtime. Wednesdays from 10-10:30 when in session. Click here to register.
Suggest a Purchase
The Children's Room always welcomes support from the community. Fill out our Suggest a Purchase form if you would like to recommend an item for the collection.
Alternatively, if you purchase an item for the library's collection, once it is ordered and processed, you may be the first to check it out! Also, we place a commemorative bookplate in the item(s) to honor the donor.
There are 3 ways to order something for the Children's Room:
The Children's Room always welcomes support from the community. Fill out our Suggest a Purchase form if you would like to recommend an item for the collection.
Alternatively, if you purchase an item for the library's collection, once it is ordered and processed, you may be the first to check it out! Also, we place a commemorative bookplate in the item(s) to honor the donor.
There are 3 ways to order something for the Children's Room:
- Call 315-789-5303 ext. 110 for the Children's Desk
- Email genevacr@pls-net.org
- In person at the Ground Floor Desk
ABCmouse
Available for free only to those physically in the Geneva Library building. ABCmouse.com is the most comprehensive early learning curriculum available online. With more than 3,500 learning activities and 450 lessons for preschool up through early primary grades, this program is free through the library. Click on the image to check it out now. |
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