Welcome to the Youth Services Department! There are ten public computers reserved for use by children and their caregivers, printing capability, free wifi and four AWE Early Literacy Stations plus more!
Here's what you can check out :- Board books
- Picture books
- Easy Readers
- Children's Fiction and Nonfiction
- Children's Graphic Novels
- Children's Manga
- Children's Spanish Language books
- Children's Magazines
- Audiobooks on CD and MP3 players
- Launchpads: preloaded learning tablets
- Launchpad Video Players
- Wonderbooks: Read-along with built-in audio inside the print book
- Playaway Bookpacks: Print books paired with MP3 players in a kit
- DVDs
- Music CDs
- Parent-Teacher Collection
- All print books have reading levels on the inside cover according to the Accelerated Reader program.
Programs at the Library
To see all programs, click here:
https://mylakelibrary.evanced.info/signup
Tiny Explorers
Mondays at 10:00AM
For children ages 5 and under. Bring your baby or toddler to play in educational, sensory centers for a hands-on fun-filled adventure in learning and to interact with others the same age.
Story Time
Thursdays at 10:30AM
For children ages 5 and under. Join us for singing, stories, movement, and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver to attend.
Reader of the Pack (PAWS therapy dogs)
Every first Thursday of the month at 3:00PM
For all ages. Come share a book with and pet these gentle trained therapy dogs. Build reading confidence and learn about the dogs. This is a drop-in program.
Family Crafters To Go!
New Craft kit available every Thursday
For children and their caregivers. Pick up your free kit at the Children’s desk or through our Curbside Service, one per child, while supplies last.
Game Changer
Thursdays at 4:15PM
For the next generation of gamers! Children ages 6-11 game on the library's Nintendo Switch consoles. Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver including during the program.
Virtual Programs
Our virtual programs are available through our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/LeesburgPublicLibrary/
or our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn9xU3BIMCOTsihW_szenuQ
Share a Story or Share a Song Online
Featuring copyright free and original stories, songs and fingerplays available 24/7!
Join us online for a story or learn a fingerplay or song with us! Find them on our Facebook page or on our YouTube channel.
Virtual Escape Rooms!
Available 24/7
To gain access, go to: sites.google.com/view/libraryescaperoom/home