JUST FOR KIDS

Welcome to the children’s department

Explore the lower level of the library, where kids can discover:

  • Play areas with toys and space to explore
  • Craft table and coloring sheets
  • Computers for child and adult use
  • Weekly activities for children and families

UPCOMING KIDS EVENTS

Monthly Calendar

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Summer Reading 2025

It’s everyone’s favorite time of the year… SUMMER READING!! This summer’s theme, “Color Our World,” encourages readers to dive into their creative side while they explore all the different genres of art (and books!) We are excited for all the fun events, crafts, and activities planned this year. In addition, we challenge ALL children to read 25 books or log 250 minutes of reading. Achieve this goal and you’ll earn free books, weekly prizes, and a chance to win a grand prize!!

Color Our World
Leonardo Rockin' & Reading Music Show: Music for Kids; June 11 at 10:30am
Cap'n Kraken's Yo Ho Ho Pirate Show; June 25 at 10:30am
Professor Steve's Science of Color; June 30 at 3pm
Hedgehog Hannah Animal Show; July 10 at 3pm
Color Our World Fun Run; Memorial Park; July 19 at 10am

Participation is easy!

Register for Summer Reading

Children of all ages are encouraged to register and will receive a FREE book. If registering online, your free book will be available to pick up in the children’s department.

Read

Not sure what to read? Everything counts! Audiobooks, comic books, e-books, old favorites, borrowed or new, all work… it makes no difference. 

Visit

Every week participants can visit the Children’s Department desk and receive a small prize. While visiting, enjoy a variety of events, activities, and crafts.

Color Our World

Reading Goals & Prizes

registration = free book

25 books/250 minutes = free book, raffle ticket

50 books/500 minutes = raffle ticket

75 books/750 minutes = raffle ticket

100 books/1000 minutes = raffle ticket

Read beyond 100 books/1000 minutes = more raffle tickets

Write up to 5 book reviews = additional tickets

weekly = small prize

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Mango Languages

Introduce your little ones (ages 0-6) to the joy of language with Little Pim, available through Mango Languages. This award-winning program makes learning fun and easy with:

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Videos featuring Little Pim the Panda and real kids.

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Essential vocabulary with themes like mealtime, playtime, and naptime.

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12 languages, including Spanish, French, and Mandarin.

Parents can even create Family Profiles to track progress for every family member!

All you need is a library card!

Pattern of drawn panda bears in background with "Little Pim" logo featured in a circle. Mango logo on the left side.

Little Pim

Click here to start your child’s language journey today.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Children from birth – 4 years old who have an address with a 46052 zip code can receive a FREE BOOK in the mail EVERY MONTH until their 5th birthday!

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library puts books directly in the hands of children across the world. Over 2,000,000 books are mailed each month as part of this program!

The Lebanon Public Library and the Friends of the Lebanon Public Library have sponsored this program to provide the books locally in our community.

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OUR KIDS COLLECTION AT THE LIBRARY

 Check out our extensive collections of games and movies just for kids. Our diverse selection of books include print, audio and digital formats for all reading levels. You can also supplement your learning at home with our educational kits!

EDUCATIONAL KITS

Download Ebooks & More

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Questions About Children’s Programs or Services?