For Children

The early years are the learning years!   The first five years of a child’s life are the most crucial for cognitive development.  Scientific studies show that cognitive abilities of young children raised in an environment rich in sensory experiences are significantly enhanced — and show a positive correlation with future academic achievement.

The Clapp Memorial Library has the programs and resources to help you create such a learning environment in your home.  And while your child explores the riches of the Library, you can find information about all areas of parenting and teaching in our Parent/Teacher Collection.  Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are always here to offer assistance.  You and your child can choose from among thousands of:

Books Videos & DVDs Music CDs Audiotapes Magazines Theme Kits

We also offer a variety of regularly scheduled Children’s Programs, and popular special programs and work shops featuring talented performers and knowledgeable guest speakers — including morning and evening music programs for young children, parent workshops, programs for child care providers, and infant massage classes.

Book Bundles!

We invite you to request a book bundle!  Each bundle has 3-5 books. We hope that in these fun selections you will find a new favorite book, an author you love, or a fun new fact.  Available themes will rotate.

    Name (First & Last)

    Email

    Library Barcode

    Pick level/theme for your book bundle:

    Want a second bundle? (optional):

    Would you like us to include a DVD?

    Comments (optional)

    Story Hours

    Babytime
    First Steps
    Toddler Time
    Preschool

    Our storytimes feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. Registration is required. Participation is determined by lottery.
    Click here to find out more about each of our storytime programs.

    Summer Reading

    Summer fun with the library!

    Find Your Voice

    For our 2023 Summer Reading program we invite you to Find Your Voice.  Sign up, track your activities, and enter prize raffles through Beanstack.

    Book Clubs

    Book Clubs for Young Readers

    TumbleBooks

    Animated, talking picture books for children!

    TumbleBooks are created from existing picture books which have been licensed from children’s book publishers and converted to the TumbleBook format.
    Click here to see what’s available!

    Comics Plus

    Thousands of graphic novels and comic books for readers of all ages.

    Thousands of popular comic books always available with your Clapp Memorial Library card.  Check out the Children’s collection here!

    Learn Magic

    Magic Tricks taught by Ed Popielarczyk for our library!

    Click here to watch Ed Popielarczyk teaching magic for the Clapp Memorial Library’s virtual Magic Camp from April 2020!

    Scribbles, Sketches & Stories

    with David Hyde Costello!

    Click here to watch this series with David Hyde Costello, as a part of ArtWeek!

    Music with Pop Hooten

    Songs to enjoy!

    Click here to watch Pop Hooten sing for all of our kids!

    Music with Donna Lee Honeywell

    Songs to enjoy!

    Click here to watch Donna Lee Honeywell sing for all of our kids!

    Paws to Read

    “Paws to Read” pairs dogs and bunnies with young readers who gain reading confidence in a relaxed, stress-free environment.
    Children involved in PAWS programs nationwide have shown improvement in reading skills, and willingness to become involved in other positive activities. Find out more here!