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Youth Summer Reading Program 2021

Earn BEADS as you READ!
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NEW! Interactive and educational database for pre-K and elementary students!
Online Learning Resources

Follow the links in these three categories to get extra support when learning at home!
Brainfuse HelpNow

Live homework help is now available!
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Gives your child a foundation for future learning!

Welcome to the Youth Services Department

We are committed to giving you, children birth through fifth grade, and your parents and caregivers of all ages personalized attention.

Books, magazines, and multi-media materials selected for ages birth through fifth grade can be found in the William Hadwen Ames Memorial Room. Puzzles for pre-schoolers, and personal computers for children’s use can also be found in this area.

Kids Blogs

Program Updates: November

Friday, November 13

November is flying by, but there’s still fun to be had from Youth Services! Zoom storytimes with Miss Jess continue weekly through November. No advance registration is required. All storytimes start...

Featured Author: Anna Staniszewski

Friday, October 30

This month’s featured author is homegrown! Local author Anna Staniszewski’s books span from tween novels to picture books, with a new chapter book series in between! Visit Ms. Staniszewski’s website...

Program Updates: Vote!

Monday, October 26

Election Day is just a week away, and we hope you’re all planning to get out to the polls (if you haven’t already voted early!). Your voice counts – be heard! Find out more about voting in Easton...

Family Fun: How Do You Party?

Friday, October 23

Halloween is a hugely social celebration; many people participate by trick or treating in their neighborhoods, pumpkin patch hayrides, or visiting haunted houses. Whether you’re celebrating Halloween...

Program Updates: What Programs Would YOU Like To See?

Monday, October 19

Things feel a little like they’re getting back to normal… until you realize that it’s now “normal” to do everything on your screen! It’s been a big adjustment for everyone – including us at the...