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Located on the lower level, the children’s room at the Norman Williams Public Library functions as a “library within a library.” A wall of windows overlooks the children’s garden and the space features dedicated areas for babies, kids, and teens, as well as a separate room for Story Time, crafts and movies. In addition to offering the best in youth literature, the children’s room has a Playmobil castle in an ever-changing state of completion, a set of wooden train tracks and toy trains, puzzles, board games, building bricks, puppets, an electric keyboard, all available for use.  Come check out the detail within the display dollhouse.  It’s a great place to meet up with friends and make some new ones!

Weekly “Break Out Box” Challenge

Come down to the Children’s Room and explore the Break Out Box!  What’s the Break Out Box?… It’s a fun challenge, great for small groups to put their heads together and win some prizes!  Each lock on the box is opened by working out the solutions to different puzzles.  Some of the locks open with a combination of colors, some with directions found on a map, or maybe a set of shapes or numbers in a particular order.  Some are even solved with words hidden with invisible ink!  Open all the locks and then the box to discover the prize inside.  You never know what the next challenge will be; the box changes from week to week.   This is a great activity for parents to do with their kids or for friends to do together.  (Target audience of 2^nd Grade – 5^th Grade, but fun for all ages.)

Story Times!

“BABY” STORY TIME  ~Tuesdays at 10:30~ Introduce your child early to the joys of reading! This session features short stories, songs, finger puppet, free play & more.          Ages: Birth – 20 months.  Duration 20+ minutes

“TODDLER” STORY TIME ~Thursdays at 10:30~ Join us to read a few books on a theme of the week!  Enjoy stories, socializing, and often a craft/project tied into the theme! Ages: 20 months – 3 1/2 years. Duration: 30-60 minutes

*Although not required, feel free to email ahead of time to let us know we’ll be seeing you and your child.  It helps us to be prepared.  Thanks! (baby story time- sarahm@normanwilliams.org   &   Toddler story time- adrian@normanwilliams.org)

Summer Reading Program

Each summer the library runs a six-week Summer Reading Program. Children add stickers to their reading records earning rewards at periodic check-ins at the library when goals have been met.

Children’s Library Cards

Children who attend Woodstock Elementary and Prosper Valley Schools are eligible for a free library card, as are families who are residents of Woodstock and Bridgewater. Non-resident families may purchase a membership for $70 per year (for the whole family).   Note: Card rates may be reduced depending on need, please see staff for details.

Group Visits

The library welcomes visits to the children’s room from schools, day cares and nursery schools. Special story times may be arranged for these visits or for older students. A library orientation and help finding project-related resources is also possible. Please contact the Director of Youth Services to schedule a visit.