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, audiobooks, 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
Puppet Show
Wednesday, January 15th, 10 AM
Wednesday, January 15th, 10 AM
Puppet Show
Wednesday, January 15th, 1:30 PM
Wednesday, January 15th, 1:30 PM
Puppet Show
Wednesday, January 15th, 3:30 PM
Wednesday, January 15th, 3:30 PM
Sensory Playtime
Thursday, January 16th, 10 AM, register here
This program is for toddlers 0 - 18 months and caregiver. Your child will be able to play, explore and engage with other children their age while they stimulate their five senses.
Please dress child in play clothing or clothing you will not mind getting messy.
Registration is required, space is limited.
Thursday, January 16th, 10 AM, register here
This program is for toddlers 0 - 18 months and caregiver. Your child will be able to play, explore and engage with other children their age while they stimulate their five senses.
Please dress child in play clothing or clothing you will not mind getting messy.
Registration is required, space is limited.
Science Saturday: "Something Fishy is Going On"
Saturday, January 18th 12 PM- 1 PM, register here
No actual fish will be used in this program (just some science/magic fun).
Ages 7-10. Registration required.
Saturday, January 18th 12 PM- 1 PM, register here
No actual fish will be used in this program (just some science/magic fun).
Ages 7-10. Registration required.
Open Play
Saturday, January 25th, 10 AM-12 PM
Children ages 0-6 years old can enjoy new toys and activities in the library's Story Room. These toys are only available to play with during Open Play.
An adult caregiver MUST be with the child at all times. Children must clean up after themselves.
Saturday, January 25th, 10 AM-12 PM
Children ages 0-6 years old can enjoy new toys and activities in the library's Story Room. These toys are only available to play with during Open Play.
An adult caregiver MUST be with the child at all times. Children must clean up after themselves.
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 AM-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 AM-11 AM. Click here to register. 
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. |
Friday Fun
Children ages 2-5 can do a fun craft or learn about STEM every Friday at 10 AM. 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. Reading to and with your child is the best way to create a lifelong reader. Reading 1,000 books before starting Kindergarten gives your child the reading comprehension skills they need to succeed in school. 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten has gone digital! Log your books and receive prizes on Beanstack. You can sign up here. |
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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