Children's Programming

Check out our Youth Services Summer Newsletter and June events CalendarÂ

Join our 2026 Summer Reading Adventure!

Unleash your inner explorer, grab your shovel, and dig deep into the pages of a great book and the world around us. Throughout the summer, join us for free, exciting programs that unearth the wonders of dinosaurs, ancient history, and the stories buried right beneath our feet! There's so many fun ways to get involved: Dive into a book, handle a real fossil, explore a local historic site, or imagine life millions of years ago. 

There are programs for all ages, from infants to teens. There are also activities planned for families and patrons of all ages! Get all the details on our Summer Reading 2026 web page. Be sure to look at the special July and August event calendars for all the fun programs and download our brochure for all the details about how to get involved. We're thrilled to partner with the Chatham Historical Society to bring you this summer of programs to remember! 

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

This is a free program that encourages families and caregivers to read 1,000 books with their young children before they enter kindergarten.
Families who start reading aloud to their children at birth help strengthen language skills and build vocabulary–two important tools when children begin learning to read in kindergarten.

We want to support you in building a strong foundation for reading and school readiness. We’ll provide you with resources, encouragement, parent education workshops, fun events for your family, and celebrations at each milestone along the way.

Here’s how to participate:

1. Register in Youth Services at the Library and take home a reading log, or sign-up online.
2. Download the Beanstack Tracker App for easy tracking on your mobile device.
3. Read: Every time you read a book with your child, mark a circle on the reading log or add it in Beanstack.
4. Visit Youth Services at the Eldredge Public Library each time you read 100 books and receive a new book to build your library at home.
5. Celebrate: When you complete 1000 books, we’ll celebrate with you and you’ll earn a special reward!

If you have any questions or are ready to sign-up, visit Youth Services or give us a call: 508-945-5170.