THOMPSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
934 Riverside Drive (Route 12)
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255 | (860) 923-9779
Children's services
Anytime is Reading Time
Kim Flynn,
Children's Librarian
Email: kflynn at thompsonpubliclibrary.org
Sarah Banister,
Library Assistant for Children's Services
Email: sbanister at thompsonpubliclibrary.org
Library Cards
• Children of any age, even infants, are eligible for their own library cards.
• Parents are responsible for any materials borrowed on the card.
• There are no fines on children’s materials borrowed on a child’s card.
Books, Books, Books
• Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
• Picture Books for Young Children
• First Readers for Beginner Readers
• Chapter Books such as Junie B. Jones, Diary of the Wimpy Kid, 39 Clues, & Magic Tree House
• Nonfiction books such as biographies, award winners, and animal books
• Reference books such as encyclopedias, atlases, and books about presidents
• Audiobooks for younger & older listeners including playaways
• Graphic novels & paperbacks
• Young adult books including fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, and audiobooks
Online Resources for Children’s Studies
• Available to you & your child 24/7
• Kids can find homework help and databases, including ICONN, to aid in their research.
• Request books from the catalog for projects & homework
Computers
• Computers available for research, typing papers, & homework
As Children Grow...
The Young Adult collection is designed for kids ages 13 & older.
Young adult books including fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, and graphic novels
Books for scholarships, testing, and college admission
Babysitting Backpacks are available.
Each backpack contains a babysitting guide and a storytelling kit. Fill them with library books to share!
Summer Reading Program for tweens and teens
PROGRAMS
Preschool Story Hour .. January 23 – March 12
10:15– 11am on Mondays
No session February 20
Join us for stories, songs, movement, and art activities.
This program is for children ages 3.5 - 5 years. Please sign up at the circulation desk.
Toddler Time ...begins January 10 & 12 through
February 14 & 16.
10:30am on
Tuesdays
&
Thursdays
Join us for rhymes, stories, songs, puppets, and so much more!
This program is for children ages birth - 3.5 years. (older siblings are welcome) Registration is NOT required.
In addition to programs listed, Children's Services also offers stories read aloud, tours of the library and reference assistance to organizations, such as schools, scouts and day cares, who wish to come to the library to promote literacy. Library outreach programs are also available.
Hours
Monday - Thursday:10 - 8
Friday: 10 - 5
Saturday: 10 - 2
(Closed July & August)
