Books and Materials

We offer a plethora of of materials for youth. Board books, picture books, beginning chapter books, upper elementary chapter books, middle grade books, young adult books, graphic novels, dvds, blu rays, books on cd, foreign language materials, and early literacy kits. Come in and see us or search our catalog.

Programming

Most youth programming takes place in our Program Room.

Youth
We offer storytimes for ages 0-5 throughout the entire year. Not only do we offer fun on a regular basis for little ones, but our storytimes are rooted in practices meant to aid them on their journey to beginning Kindergarten.

We also offer programming for those in grades K-5. Crafts, activities, STEM, and book clubs. Check our calendar for details!

Teens
We offer regular programming for teens that include gaming programs, Dungeons and Dragons, crafts, and book clubs. See our calendar for details.
 

Youth Spaces

Program Room

Our Program room is where most of our youth programming takes place. With a fun storytime room, tables for activities and crafts, and sinks this room is capable of nearly everything. 

Teen Area

Teens can find all the books that they enjoy in one spot, dedicated just to them!

We have comfy seats and a table for studying available just for teens. The ceiling tiles have been decorated by teen artists and are super cool to look at .

Play Area

We have an area dedicated just to little where they can play, using their imagination and practicing all those fine motor skills! They can play alone, alongside others, or with other children in our designated play area. We have toys, a play kitchen, a puppet stage, a sensory wall, and a sensory cube. We also have a Lego Wall for slightly older kiddos.

Technology in the Youth Department

Youth Computers

We have touchscreen AWE Computers for younger kids. These computers have learning and educational games for children in Pre-K up to 2nd grade. Kids have a great time doing art, playing music, and playing with letters or hearing stories. There are a multitude of activities to choose from, so come on in and take a look!

Gaming & Sound Room

We have a Gaming Room and Sound Room available to those 18 and younger. You can reserve space to play on one of our gaming computers or to create media on our Sound Room. Interested in more information? Contact youthservices@sscpl.lib.in.us or stop in Youth Services and talk to staff.

Laptop Computer Access

We have two computers that adults with children present may use at any time. Elementary aged children and teens may use these as well.

Wi-Fi Access

We do have wi-fi access for anyone who has a wi-fi enabled device.

See below to read our Computer Resources Policy