These services are provided by enthusiastic Children's Librarians and by branch staff at all locations. They introduce youngsters to books and libraries, and start them on a lifetime of reading. MCLS story programs include Preschool Storytimes for ages 3 - 5, Tot Tales for two year olds and their moms, and Family Storytimes for all ages. Check individual dates on the current calendar on the MCLS home page for storytime schedules. Holiday events, puppeteers, animal visitors and special guests with a hobby to share are frequent favorites.
All programs are free.
Current happenings are listed in the current calendar on the MCLS home page and by location under Library Branch Information . Our Summer Reading Program keeps kids reading through the summer months. Children mark their reading progress on special Reading Logs and work toward certificates and other incentives. The Library offers parents the option of requesting a Children's Card for their children under the age of twelve. This card limits the child to borrowing only materials which are part of the children's collection.