Paulding County Carnegie Library

Youth Services
"Welcome to the World of the Young Reader"

 Many services are on hold due to drastic budget cuts. Contact the library for more information...
Contact the Youth Services Department
419-399-2032 or click here to e-mail.

Youth Services Annual Reading Programs

►Battle of the Books
County-wide reading competition between 5th and 6th grade teams. Participants can include teams from all county schools as well as homeschoolers.
Battle of the Books Rules

2009-2010 Battle of the Books List
 

►Summer Reading Program
Statistics prove that children who read during the summer months are more prepared to enter school in the fall. The library hosts a fun and informative summer reading program each year with special events, games, guests, prizes and much more.

2010 Summer Theme is
"Make a Splash, Read!"


 

 The Paulding County Carnegie Library's Youth Services Department provides access to the world of reading and information for children of all ages. From birth to teen, from parent to teacher, our well-trained staff will connect you with the books and materials to enrich, entertain and inform.

Story Time
Introducing reading, literature and the library to preschoolers is an important component in childhood literacy development. Our youth services department is a preschooler's door to learning. Our professional and talented staff strive to offer quality weekly theme-based storytimes that, in addition to a story, may include: music, crafts, dancing and interactive fun.

 

Festive Parties and Events
The Youth Services Department plans special parties and events throughout the year, such as:

Winter Wonderland: This popular event transforms the children's room into a magical place of wonder and imagination. Usually lighted with thousands of twinkle lights, children enjoy stories, games, contests, and a visit from a red-suited, white-bearded friend. If you are quiet enough, you might hear the stomping of reindeer hooves on the roof of the library.

Book Launchings: When a popular book is launched, such as the latest in the Harry Potter series, the Youth Services Department usually introduces it with much fanfare! Late night parties, movies and unique events add to the excitement of books.

Seasonal parties: We love a good party, so you never know when a party will be planned to celebrate spring, fall, summer, winter or no occasion at all!

Staff
Our youth services team is led by Anissa Williamson. Anissa has been an enthusiastic and innovative member of the library team for over a decade and has extensive experience in working with a wide range of ages, organizing and promoting programs and connecting all users with the information they need. Her team includes the ever talented and creative Teresa and our story teller and performer extraordinaire, Kooky Kirk.