Youth Services
The Youth Services Department at Peter White Public Library provides services, programming and collection development for children, teens and families. Youth Services offers daily storytimes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers as well as Saturday family storytimes. Find the afterschool and weekend programs for school age children on our Events Calendar.
In addition to programs, staff members stay well-versed in youth literature, and offer reader’s advisory to help find the next great book or information for a research paper.
If you love books, you’re in good company in Youth Services. Stop by, call or contact Youth Services online, or sign up for the Weekly Youth Services Newsletter.
Programs
Summer Reading
Summer Reading kicks-off in the beginning of June! Plan your summer around interactive and creative programs offered by the PWPL staff.
Learn about our current Summer Reading Programing.
Storytimes & After-School Programming
Starting in the Fall, storytimes and after-school programming will begin once school is back in session.
Storytime sessions take place daily, catering to various ages and developmental stages. Siblings welcome!
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- Book Babies - Newborns to 17 months
- Preschool Storytime - Children 3 -6 yrs/old
- Saturday Storytime - Geared toward birth - 6
- Toddler Storytime - Children 18 months - 3 yrs/old
Discover the perfect storytime session for your children and learn about our latest after-school programming by visiting our Events Calendar.
Winter Reading
Winter Reading kicks-off in the beginning of January! Plan your winter around interactive and creative programs offered by the PWPL staff.
Learn about our current Winter Reading Programing.
Our Youth Service staff always has something up their sleeves. Check our Events Calendar for the up-coming special events.
Youth of all ages, under age 8 must have an adult present.
Be sure to review our Youth Service LIB - 2: Code of Conduct(opens in new tab)
Library to School Outreach
Increase book choice, literacy and develop a deeper relationship with your library.
Register ONCE and you’re done!
You will receive:
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A monthly Book Pack for your classroom. (Sept-March)
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One 30min fall visit to your classroom.
Please note that there are limited number of spaces available.
Special Book Pack Request
Looking for a specific book pack theme or topic for your class?
Email: hlanglieb@pwpl.info
School Resources
The Michigan e-Library provides subscription databases to vetted online materials for children and educators.
Youth Kits
Youth Kits are filled with educational toys, puzzles, books, music, and games to help prepare your little one for school success. Check out a themed kit for up to three weeks and use the tools and tips for fun, at-home learning.
