About Our Department
The Children's Room, on the second floor of the library, has separate
collections for preschoolers, children, parents and guardians. Both
fiction and nonfiction are available, as well as reference materials,
audio books and videos. We also have a variety of computer programs
(edutainment) and a public terminal through which you may access
additional resources available here and through the
Ramapo Catskill Library System.
On the web we offer links to parental and
children's Internet resources as well a closer look at some of
our special collections at the library, including the Parent's
Collection and recent acquisitions for all ages. This page, along
with the
Library News
page serves to inform the public of new library items, upcoming
events and programs, and other special announcements.
Children's Programs
We offer progams for children, from infants to age 11. Summer programs are offered
during the months of July and August. Special group visits to the library can be
arranged by calling the Children's Department. Additional programs and events for
children are planned throughout the year. The following rules pertain to programs
in the Children's Department:
- Parents must stay in the Children's Department while the program is in progress.
- Registration in person only. No telephone registration. Adult must present a valid library card.
- Each parent or caregiver must register their child for a program.
- Storyhours are limited to 8 children
- No make-up sessions for any library closings
To learn what programs are upcoming or already in session, please call 341-5470
or
click here for our library news page.
Computer Services
To further serve our community's reference needs we have several computers
featuring encyclopedias, Internet access, and many other fun and educational
programs and an electronic library catalog where you may search for books.
You may also search for full text articles online and items available from
other libraries through our Public Access Catalog. Several computers have
been made available to us and our patrons through
The Friends of Middletown Thrall Library.
There are dozens of programs to choose from on our PCs. Bring your child
and check in at the Children's Department desk for free access to these
research tools and entertaining programs.
Children must have a parental permission form signed before accessing the Internet.
Children must present their library cards before using library computers
(with the exception of the library catalog/database computer).
Computers use is limited to 30 minutes a day.
