The Children’s Room

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Henry the Bear, a children’s area mascot, holding his “Welcome” sign. — What’s Happening

Keep up on videos, events, kits, and all things youth!

A lightbulb drawn with marker on a post-it note, pinned to a corkboard. — Information and Resources

Explore booklists, websites, and more - put together by your librarians!

A comic-style, three-tone artpiece of two children under a “Book Tree,” one reading a book by the trunk, the other reaching to pull a book from the tree. The words “Growing Strong Readers” beneath. — Inspire New Readers

Learn about the early literacy program and how to participate or join the amazing project!

Library Locations for Youthful Activities

Although families are welcomed throughout the building, there are specific locations where our younger patrons may feel more at ease, in purpose-built locations just for them!

Tree-like columns, decorative wooden chairs, and shelves with animal-inspired endcap artwork withmany books on shelves. — The Children’s Room

A play area with chairs, corkboard bulletin area, padded log seat, and decorative nature-themed carpet. — Treehouse Room

Animals in a forest at night crowd around an open door attached to a tree trunk in the forest, with brilliant light coming forth from the doorway. — Crawshaw Story Room

Open door peering into the Teen Room from the outside, showing part of a couch, colorful chairs, and computers. — Teen Room

All children younger than 10 years old shall be at all times accompanied by a parent or caregiver who is at least 12 years of age. Adequate supervision requires that the responsible person be in the same room and in sight of the child.
Children 10 and older and/or those enrolled in middle school may visit the library without direct supervision of a caregiver. All children are always the responsibility of their guardians (even when the guardian is not present) and responsible for following the Saratoga Springs Public Library code of conduct.

Glass Display Cases

The Children’s Room displays, on a rotating basis, various collections of our patrons’ favorite items. From Matchbox, to dolls, to rock collections, to Legos, to Squishmallows and TY Beanie Babies™ we share one’s love with others. Would you want the opportunity to share one of your favorite collections with all of our other patrons to see? Fill out our Display Case Reservation Form for consideration.