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1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Congratulations! You are about to embark on a fantastic, lifelong journey with your child. You have committed to enjoying books with your child and in the process, reaping the benefits as your child gains pre-literacy skills that will prepare him or her for reading and learning throughout life.

Best books for young readers

Check out award winning books, the latest books for kids at JCPL, accelerated reading information and more.

Library Lego

Ages 4-14
Love building or creating things? Love bright shiny colors? Love Legos? Kids age 4-14 are invited to create Lego shapes each month during our library Lego programs at the all three libraries.

Explore Fun

Explore the internet with these fun links for games involving the topics and characters from your favorite books.

Lapsit Storytime

Age birth-2

Enjoy 30-40 minutes of reading, songs, fingerplays, and socialization with other yong children and their caregivers. Each session of Lapsit Story Time consists of a variety of activities, such as music, stories, toys to play with and other fun movements.

More Homework Help

More links and guides to help students of all ages with lots of different subjects, from science and math to essay writing and basic study skills.

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Third Thursday Club

Grades 1-5

Open to grades 1-5, this monthly educational program includes reading plus fun food and craft activities relating to the theme.

Registration is required and space is limited. This program meets the third Thursday of the month at 4 p.m.

Magnificent Monday

Patrons of all ages with developmental disabilities are invited to come to this storytime, held in DeMotte the first Monday of each month at 10 a.m. (Second Monday when closed on the first Monday.) Also in Rensselaer the third Monday of each month at 1 p.m. Programs are different at each location and change each month.