Welcome to the Children’s Space!
What is there to discover at the library? You will find books for every age and interest, movies, STEAM kits, activities, and even telescopes available for checkout! We also have fun toys to play with, tables to study at, comfy furniture to hang out on, AWE literacy computer games, and an activity room featuring different, creative activities each month. And don’t forget to participate in the popular scavenger hunt! Stop by and explore all there is to offer at the library!
Contact Deana Rolfsmeyer, Youth Services Librarian, with questions and ideas at drolfsmeyer@whitewater-wi.gov or 262-458-2788.
Click here to view all upcoming events just for KIDS!
Early Learning Area
For our youngest patrons, literacy starts with play. In our early learning area, we provide access to board books, dramatic play stations, toys to develop fine and gross motor skills, plus educational and imaginative activities such as puzzles, a scavenger hunt, and art opportunities. Make a habit of coming to the library regularly with your child — it is one of the best ways to foster a lifelong love of reading and learning!
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
1000 Books before Kindergarten is a program designed to get your child kindergarten-ready through reading. Research shows that the more books a child has heard before starting school, the easier it is for them to learn to read. The program is very easy to participate in. Stop at the library and pick up a registration packet in the children’s department. Mark your reading log every time you share a book together. Do you read Green Eggs & Ham three times before bed? Mark three spots on your log. Attended story time today? Mark more spots on your log. Keep going until you reach 100 books. Bring in your reading log to collect your sticker and then start on the next 100 books. At 500 books you’ll receive a tote bag to carry all those books you’ve been reading. When you hit 1000 books, you’ll receive a certificate of completion and a free book to keep!
Stop into the library to get your registration packet today!
Children’s Activity Room
Our children’s activity room contains two bilingual AWE computer stations pre-loaded with programs and games to help children learn to develop literacy, math, science, and art skills. These computers are not internet accessible, making them safe places for children to explore and learn. There are STEM kits for children ages 3+ and a new craft every two weeks! Come on in and explore!
Build It! Club Gallery
View all photos from Build It! Club by clicking this link. New photos will be added after each club meeting.
