Youth Services
Welcome to the Brown Public Library’s Youth Services Department! In addition to an exciting and ever-expanding selection of books, our library offers fun programs that promote early literacy, kindergarten readiness, community connection, and a lifelong love of reading and learning.
Storytime
Storytime is one of our two core programs for children ages 0-6. At Storytime we read books, sing songs, and play with props such as scarves and egg shakers. Every Storytime ends with either a craft or a sensory activity. Kids and caregivers are also always welcome to stay and play afterward. Storytime takes place outside in our beautiful Storytime treehouse as long as the weather allows. We will move inside during the winter.
LEGO Programming
LEGO Club: Join us for just for fun LEGO building with our library’s enormous collection of LEGOS. Our current session meets every Thursday (except for holidays) from 3 pm – 4:30 pm in the Community Room through Thursday, December 19th. Drop in to make a quick creation or stay the whole time.
LEGO Robotics Kits Available to Explore: The library now has two awesome LEGO Robotics Kits available to explore. LEGO builders can reserve these kits for use in the library building in two hour sessions. Kids under the age of 12 must have a responsible adult actively supporting them while they use the kits. You can find more information about the Robotics Kits here.
Golden Dome Book Group
Our Golden Dome Book Group is a bimonthly book group targeting kids approximately ages 8-12. We meet every other month to discuss a book, enjoy snacks, and do an activity related to the book. Our book group members always vote for the next read–which is usually either a past or present Golden Dome Nominee or winner. Come join us!
Other Programming
Our library also hosts a variety of other programs including seasonal LEGO challenges, craft activities, and our annual Summer Reading program. Just check our calendar to see what is happening next.
Red Clover Book Award
The library has all the nominees for the Red Clover Book Award. These books are aimed at children in grades K-4.
Golden Dome Book Award
The library has all the books on the Golden Dome Book Award Master List. The master list titles have been selected to satisfy the reading interests of youth in grades 4-8.
Green Mountain Book Awards
The Green Mountain Book Awards are a reader’s choice award for students in grades 9-12. Co-sponsored by the Vermont Department of Libraries and the Vermont School Library Association, this program is designed to introduce to high school students some excellent books for their pleasure reading.