The transportation theme of "Going Places" captures your imagination as soon as you step through the door of the Food City Reading Room. The area features shelves full of books, comfortable seating just right for sharing a story, and even a pet bird named Citrus! Whether it’s around the corner or across the universe, our children’s library has kids going places! Keep children learning and entertai
ned with many of the programs and activities that the library offers. Here are just a few of the special things that children can enjoy at the library:
40,000 books, magazines, and CDs. A Children’s Mural featuring colorful images from around the world
A Train Station Program Room
Children’s internet access and Children’s Game Computers
Storytimes
Summer and Winter Reading Programs
After-school, holiday, and seasonal programs featuring stories and crafts
Special monthly programming for 8-12 year olds. Join us for story time: Mondays at 11:30 am at BPL
Tuesdays at 10:00am at BPL
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*Children below the age of 8 years old must be accompanied by someone 13 years of age or older in the Children’s Library. Children must be at least 6 years old to sign up for their own library card. A parent or guardian with 2 forms of ID (one with a current address) must be present to sign a child up for a library card.
