Children's Services

Welcome to the New Haven Free Public Library. Our children's librarians are eager to help you discover the resources available in the Children's Room at the Main Library and at the branches. Browse through the collection, play computer games and be sure to ask about upcoming programs and events. To receive period emails about upcoming events send and email to john.jessen at nhfpl.org.

Check out the Summer 2010 Reading Lists for the New Haven Public Schools! Grades K-2 Grades 3-4 Grades 5-8 Grades 9-12

Services

• Internet access (see Web sites for kids)
• Good reads
• Book lists

Programs

• Toddler playgroups and storytimes
• Preschool storytimes
• Class visits for daycares, preschools, home schoolers, graders k—8 and groups
• Booktivities: Story/craft programs for older kids
• Chess Club (at Main Library)
• Tween Book Club
• Annual Summer Reading Program
• Special events

All programs are open to the public and are free of charge.

• This month's programs

Materials

• Books (English, Spanish, and Chinese language)
• Encyclopedias and other reference materials
• Magazines
• Book and cassette kits
• Talking books
• Educational computer games
• Videocassettes
• Chinese newspapers and magazines for adults
• Special Parenting Collection

The Children's Circle

The Children's Circle, written by Barbara Hendrix, is a bi-monthly newsletter for parents and educators. For the latest copy, please contact the Children's Department at 946-8129 or download the document here.

Clubs

Chess Kids – an ongoing chess club for kids offering instruction and play. Mondays 4-5pm. Kids Ages 6-16. All materials provided!

Tween Book Club – Kids ages 10-12. Third Wednesday of the month. 4:00pm during the school year and 3:00 pm during the summer. Call 946-8129 to get the book or monthly topic. We love newcomers!

Revised July 19, 2010