Children's Services

Homework Assistance Program

homework helpThe Children's Services Department offers a free Homework Assistance Program for elementary school children who need help with their homework while studying at the library.

Local high school students conduct this Homework Assistance Program by volunteering their time and expertise on school subjects such as English, mathematics and science. The program is held in the Homework Asisstance Room Monday through Thursday from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. during the school year.

Please call the Children’s Desk at (626) 307-1358 for details.

2012 Summer Reading Program

Read books to win exciting prizes and keep your reading skills sharp over the summer break! Join us for crafts, movies, performers and other fun! Kids can preregister starting June 18th at the Children’s Desk.

Who Can Participate?

Children Birth to Sixth Grade

How Does it Work?

Register to get a reading log, record the books you read and return to the library weekly to pick up your prizes. Read at least ten books for a chance to win a t-shirt.

Is There a Fee to Join?

No, all summer programs are completely FREE.

Schedule

  • June 18: Pre-Registration Begins
  • June 25: Kick-Off Program - Musician Craig Newton - at 3:00 p.m. in the Friends Room
  • June 26: FIRST DAY TO REPORT FOR CREDIT
  • June 26: Chinese Storytime and craft at 3:00 p.m.
  • July 10: “Photo Frame” Craft Activity at 3:00 p.m. in the Friends Room
  • July 12: Win a T-shirt drawing at 3:00 p.m. in the Friends Room
  • July 17: Film showing at 3:00 p.m. in the Friends Room
  • July 24: “Door Hanger” Craft Activity at 3:00 p.m. in the Friends Room
  • July 31: Film showing at 3:00 p.m. in the Friends Room
  • August 2: LAST DAY TO REPORT FOR CREDIT
  • August 6: Win a T-shirt drawing at 3:00 p.m. in the Friends Room

All the craft programs last about 30 minutes. Since space is limited, craft activities are open only for the reading program members ages 5-12. Children must register for each craft activity one week in advance at the Children’s Desk. A registration sheet will be available at the Children's Desk.

Preschool Storytime

05/31/2012 10:30 am
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Preschool Storytime

05/24/2012 10:30 am
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Preschool Storytime

05/17/2012 10:30 am
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Baby Storytime

05/31/2012 10:00 am
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Baby Storytime

05/24/2012 10:00 am
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Baby Storytime

05/17/2012 10:00 am
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Children's Storytime

05/30/2012 4:00 pm
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Children's Storytime

05/23/2012 4:00 pm
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