Kids

Kids, welcome to the Russell Children's Department!

Kids Events and Programs

Summer Reading Programs

Make a Splash Summer Reading Program

For ages 3 to Kids entering 3rd grade.
This summer we’re asking you to read any books you would like and keep track of the minutes that you read.
Children that aren’t reading yet can participate too! Little ones love to be read to.
Come to the library and pick up your game board.
Every time you read 15 minutes, you’ll get to fill in a picture.
For every 2 hours you read up to 10, you’ll get a cool prize. When you complete the whole sheet you’ll receive coupons from local merchants!
All reading game boards should be turned in by August 30th to receive prizes.

Phantasmagoria image

Phantasmagoria: A constantly changing scene composed of numerous elements

For kids in Grades 4 and up.
We have created a fun, interactive program full of a variety of elements for you that are sure to get your creative side rolling.
Phantasmagoria Activity Sheet
Images for Phantasmagoria Activity #3

Reminder for parents:
Your child and the Internet

We encourage you to coach your child in safe and careful use of email and social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook.

The National Crime Prevention Council has created an excellent website to help you in your conversations with your child. The website offers clear information on: Tips for Parents, Parent’s Guide to Social Networking & Cyberbullying. Continue your conversations with your child throughout the year as you are their best safeguard in this technological world. Click here for the National Crime Prevention Council web site.
http://www.ncpc.org/topics/internet-safety

Russell Library has installed software on its Children’s Department computers to restrict access to generally objectionable web sites. However, the “filtering” software is not foolproof and Russell Library is not responsible for the content of the Internet or its use by library patrons.
Click here for a summary of our Internet Policy.

Russell Library Online Databases for Homework & Research

Basic Encyclopedias, Biography Resource Center covers current and historical figures, Magill's on Literature, includes plot summaries and criticism

Ask a Librarian

You may email us if you have a brief question. This service is meant for brief factual questions (a definition, a date, etc.). More involved research may require a trip to the library.