Children's Room

Welcome to the Children's Room at 

Bemis Public Library!

The Children's Room provides services and materials to families with children from birth through 5th grade.  We'll help you find a good book to read, provide assistance with computers, locate resources for homework assignments and more.  Just ask!

Besides books, you may borrow DVDs, computer games, music CDs, audiobooks, parent & teacher resources and digital downloads.

There are seven filtered Internet access computers located in the Children's Room for use by patrons in 5th grade and younger.  In addition, four Early Literacy Station computers (without internet access) are designed specifically for ages 2-8.  A Family computer is also available for caregivers to use who are supervising their youngsters in the children's area.

So come visit us, spend some time reading together, attending programs, working puzzles or playing in our cottage.  We'll look forward to seeing you!

WEEKLY STORYTIMES 

TODDLER STORYTIME

Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.

Bring your children for 30 minutes of stories and songs that are perfect for toddlers. 

ALL AGES STORYTIME

Wednesdays at 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. & Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. 

Bring your children for 30 minutes of stories and songs.

 BABY LAPSIT STORYTIME 

 Thursdays 9:30 a.m.

For caregivers of non-walking babies. Bring your children for 30 mins of stories and songs that are perfect for little ones who haven't started walking yet.

Don't forget to explore the living museum next door to the library!

Littleton Museum Homepage

Littleton Museum Daily Farm Schedule Link

                                                                                      2024 Book Award Winners  

Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children:

“Big,” illustrated and written by Vashti Harrison

John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature:

“The Eyes & the Impossible,” written by Dave Eggers

Coretta Scott King Book Award recognizing an African American author and illustrator of outstanding books for children and young adults.

The 2024 Illustrator Winner award goes to “An American Story,” written by Kwame Alexander and illustrated by Dare Coulter

Schneider Family Book Award for books that embody an artistic expression of the disability experience

 “The Fire the Water and Maudie McGinn," written by Sally J Pa.

Pura Belpré Awards honors Latinx writers and illustrators whose children's and young adult books best portray, affirm and celebrate the Latino cultural experience:

“Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir,” written by Pedro Martin is the 2024 Pura Belpré Youth Illustration Award winner

The Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award for most distinguished informational book for children:

“The Mona Lisa Vanishes: A Legendary Painter, a Shocking Heist, and the Birth of a Global Celebrity," written by Nicholas Day.

Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature.  The award promotes Asian/Pacific American culture and heritage and is awarded based on literary and artistic merit. The award offers three youth categories including Picture Book, Children’s Literature and Youth Literature.

The Picture Book winner is “The Truth About Dragons,” written by Julie Leung, illustrated by Hanna Cha.

The Children’s Literature winner is “Ruby Lost and Found," written by Christina Li.

The Sydney Taylor Book Award is presented annually to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience

Middle Grade winner: “The Dubious Pranks of Shaindy Goodman,” by Mari Lowe