Come for the books and programs and stay to play and visit!Young children have their own area at the Mahomet Public Library, with kid-friendly furniture, books, puzzles, and train and light tables. Comfortable seats for parents and caregivers and a family restroom make this truly a family-friendly space. Please Note:Due to COVID-19, we have temporarily removed all of the toys from the children's area. | |
Firm FoundationsFirm Foundations is a community-based program for families with children ages 0-5.
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 | Summer Reading Program for Kids (Summer 2021)It’s time for summer reading! Join us for our summer reading program May 26 - July 31. This year's summer reading theme is "Reading Colors Your World!" For more information and registration, please visit our Summer Reading page. |
Family Story Time on the LawnTuesday and Thursday mornings, 10:00-10:30 am (June 1-July 29, 2021) Bring chairs or a blanket and join us under the big tent. We'll read stories and sing songs outside on the lawn! Outdoor programs are weather-dependent. If we have to cancel a program, we will post an announcement on our Facebook and Instagram pages. |
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| Other Kid-Friendly Programs (Summer 2021)Picture Book Bundles: Tell us what your child loves and we'll create a stack of books for you to check out and read. Take and Make Craft Kits: available for pick up at the library every Monday (beginning June 7) on a first-come, first-served basis Family Dance Party on the Lawn: second and fourth Saturdays in June and July @ 10 am For a complete list of all library programs, please see our Events Page. |
Reading Aloud Matters!Research shows that reading aloud is the single most important thing you can do to help a child prepare for reading and learning in school. 1000 books sounds like a lot of reading! But if you ready only one book per day, you'll read 1000 books in less than 3 years! We've kept the process very simple:
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| Research Databases and Homework Help LinksOur research databases contain sources useful for students in late grade school through college. We also recommend several outside resources for homework help:
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