The Youth Services Department offers a variety of resources, services, and programs for all ages, from toddlers through high schoolers. Some of the resources we offer are for borrowing, some for using in the library, and others are available online. Our services and programs are designed to positively reinforce reading, to encourage adaptive social skills, and to provide a welcoming and accepting space for all the young people of our community. To see what programs we are currently offering, please see our Events Calendar.
The following resources are available for all ages to borrow:
- Fiction and Non-Fiction books
- Some books have been sorted and labeled according to AR levels
- Magazines and comics
- Audiobooks
- Teacher resource requests
The following services and programs are available for all ages to participate in:
- Community Outreach, such as classroom visits to local schools
- Regularly scheduled programs held throughout the year
- Special programs, including Summer Reading and holiday events
- StoryWalk®, a literary-based walking trail, located at Clary Gardens
Youth Services Department Staff can be contacted at: youth@coshoctonlibrary.org
- Deborah Crowdy - Youth Services Manager
Children from birth to thirteen years
The following resources are available to borrow:
- Theme Kits for preschoolers
- Educational, informational, and entertaining DVDs
The following resources are available for use in the library:
- Ten Playaway Launchpads with preloaded educational apps
- Three computers with internet and printing capability
- Located in the Children’s Room
- Educational toys and puzzles
- Seasonal crafts and coloring sheets
Teens from thirteen to eighteen years
The following resources are available to borrow:
- Video games
- Manga
- Graphic novels
- Music CDs
The following resources are available for use in the library:
- Computers with internet and printing capability
- Located in the Reference Area
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