Welcome to the Kids Corner!
Kids Links
Great links to all kinds of sites just for kids!
CPPL Kids Blog
Our Blog about the Kids' Division
Library Calendar
Information about storytimes, performers and other special events for kids!
TumbleBooks
Animated, talking picture books and educational games.
Children's Services at the Library
Service to children and their families is one of the Library's primary missions. Most people understand that the ability to read is fundamental to later success in life, but few realize the acquisition of reading skills begins in infancy, long before formal reading education begins in school. The Library can play an important role in a child's journey to reading mastery.
To that end, the Library offers programs and services appropriate to the different stages of a child's development, including story-times, after-school programs, special programs or guests, tours, teen programs and the summer reading club.
Kit Coates, Children’s Services Librarian, and
Jane Young, Program Assistant, are dedicated to the enrichment of the children in our community. We look forward to seeing you at the Library!
Youth Programs at the Cedar Park Public Library
Please see the
Library’s Event Calendar for special programs or temporary changes to the schedule of youth programs. |
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Lapsit Storytime
(Ages 0-12 months)
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9:45 a.m.
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Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
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Toddler Storytime
(Ages 12-36 months) |
10:30 a.m. |
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday |
Preschool Storytime
(Ages 3-5 years) |
11:00 a.m. |
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday |
Explorers Club:
After-School Program
(Grades K-5) |
3:30 p.m. |
Thursday |
Family Storytime
(All ages) |
10:00 a.m. |
Saturday |
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Family Gaming
(All ages) |
2:00 p.m. |
Last Saturday
of each month |
Lapsit Storytime consists of 15 minutes of interactive songs and stories for babies and their caregivers followed by 15 minutes of baby social time. Call 401-5632 for more information.
Toddler Storytime lasts about 20 minutes and is geared for toddlers 12 to 36 months. It has three short stories and some songs, actions/fingerplays.
Preschool Storytime lasts about 30 minutes and is geared for ages 3-5 years. It has 2-3 stories, some a little longer in length and some songs or fingerplays. It ends with a short 3-10 minute movie or a simple craft.
Family Storytime lasts about 30 minutes. It has 3 stories, familiar songs, fingerplays and a craft.
Explorers Club: After School Program lasts approximately 45 minutes and is geared for elementary students. Each Thursday, kids in grades K-5 meet at 3:30pm to explore a set of rotating monthly programs. Here is the schedule:
First Thursday of the Month: Crafty Kids
Second Thursday of the Month: Silly Science
Third Thursday of the Month: Super Storytime
Last Thursday of the Month: Lego Lab
If there are 5 Thursdays, another program will be added.
You are the best judge as to which group your child should attend. Your child's attention span and interest level is a better indicator than age. Ages are listed as a guideline.
Child Care Centers or Family Home Child Care Storytimes
These are at the library by appointment and are scheduled at the beginning of each year. Please contact Jane Young, Program Assistant, at 401-5632 to see if there's a vacancy for your group!