Children

  • Preschool Playtime
    Saturdays, June 10, July 8, 10:30 a.m.
    Come play at our homemade obstacle course designed just for preschoolers! We'll build with blocks, go through tunnels, and jump in and out of hula hoops while going around and around.
  • Tween D&D Session #0
    Monday, June 12, 5:30 p.m.
    Are you ready to be a hero? Join Librarian Andi for a summer workshop on the popular tabletop roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons. Registration is required. Click here to register.
  • Summer Reading Kickoff: The Power of a Story
    Saturday, June 17, 10:30 a.m.
    The stories come to life on the faces of the audience in this innovative performance, an inspiring fusion of theatre and visual arts. You will be amazed! Click here to register starting May 27.
  • Take and Make: Juneteenth Flag
    June 19-24
    Create a flag in honor of our new state holiday and learn more about this long-standing celebration! Summer take and makes are available in the children's room on a first come, first serve basis. No registration is required.
  • Music Mondays with Al DeCant
    Mondays, June 19, 26, July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 10:30 a.m.
    Explore music with Orange's own Singing Principal, Al deCant! Registration is required. This program series is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
  • Summer STEAM: Circuit Quizzes
    Tuesday, June 20, 6 p.m.
    Create your own quiz about anything you want, then electrify it! When you match the correct answers, the light bulb will light up, making you brighter in every way. Click here to register starting May 30.
  • Penny Boats
    Tuesday, June 27, 3 p.m.
    Design a boat and see if it floats! Put your engineering skills to the test and see how many pennies your boat can hold before it sinks! For ages 6 to 12. Click here to register starting June 6.
  • Take and Make: Independence Day Straw Rockets
    July 3-8
    Make a mini firework-shaped rocket and launch it with a straw! Summer take and makes are available in the children's room on a first come, first served basis. No registration is required.
  • Makerspace: Perler Beads
    Tuesday, July 11, 3 p.m.
    Create something unique using fusible Perler beads! We'll give you supplies and some starting ideas, and from there it's all about your imagination. Registration is required. Click here to register starting June 20.
  • Take and Make: Emoji Notebooks
    July 17-22
    Create mini notebooks with an emoji theme using origami! Summer take and makes are available in the children's room on a first come, first served basis. No registration is required.
  • Baby Sensory Playtime
    Tuesday, July 18, 10:30 a.m.
    Infants under two are welcome to join us for this baby-safe sensory playtime! Explore our special stations with all your senses and meet other babies who are doing the same. Click here to register starting June 27.
  • Earthquake Towers
    Tuesday, July 18, 3 p.m.
    Construct a tower out of spaghetti and marshmallows, and see how tall you can make it (and if it can survive a disaster!) For ages 6 to 12. Click here to register starting June 27.
  • Weather Science
    Tuesday, July 25, 3 p.m.
    Create your own homemade thermometer and barometer while you learn about weather science! Registration is required. Click here to register starting July 4.
  • Glass Photo Magnets
    Thursday, July 27, 3 p.m.
    Design a set of glass photo magnets with drawings and photos! For ages 8 to 12. Click here to register starting July 6.
  • Ozobots
    Tuesday, August 1, 3 p.m.
    Learn how to code an Ozobot and put the robot through a test of mazes and races! For ages 6 to 12. Click here to register starting July 11.
  • Makerspace: 3D Doodlers
    Tuesday, July 8, 3 p.m.
    Draw in 3D with these special printing pens! We'll give you a tutorial and ideas, and you can create freely. Click here to register starting July 18.
  • Storytime Schedule
    Lapsit storytimes: Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
    Toddler storytimes: Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
    Preschool storytimes: Mondays, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
    Click here to register.

Welcome to the Children’s Department, a place for stories, imagination, play, and learning. In a fun and open environment, we offer a large selection of books, audiobooks, music, and movies for children from birth through sixth grade. It is our goal to provide resources which we hope will develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. Come and explore!