You are your child’s most important teacher, and we’re here to help. Our Parenting Collection is full of materials about growth and development from birth through teen years. Our youth services librarians have expertise in early literacy, child development, and children and young adult literature. We are always available to help you find just the right book, program, or information. Please ask!
For fun learning at home, check out Themebags (topics like Rhyme Time, Reptiles, Potty, New Sibling etc.). Visit WiserKids, a blog written by our youth services staff for early literacy information and tips, ideas for growing readers, and book and media recommendations for preschool and school age kids.
For fun in the community, check out our Cultural Pass to Adventure, a Discovery Kit, and more.
Recent Posts
Free Vision Screenings for Kids 3-7 years
The Cedar Mill & Bethany Community Libraries are hosting free vision screenings for children ages 3-7 years through See to Read*, a statewide initiative focused [...]
Favorite Chapter Books
As a youth librarian and a parent of a boy and a girl, I observed the books that my own children have enjoyed as they [...]
Preschool Power STEM Storytime- Cookies and Math!
Today we read books about cookies and had a little math fun, as well. Preschool age kids are learning math concepts all the time and [...]
Preschool Power STEM Storytime- Snow!
We read picture books about snow. Even simple stories offer lots of opportunities to talk about basic STEM concepts. What is the weather outside today? [...]
Winter THPRD Nature Mobile Visits
Select Wednesdays from 2:30-4:00 pm (except January 4 program) The Nature Mobile brings the environment to the Cedar Mill & Bethany Libraries! Each visit will [...]
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