Resources for Kids (Ages 0-12)

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Storytime/Kids’ Crafts with Miss Faith!

Every Thursday at 6:00pm

Drop into the Library every Thursday night for storytime or craft with Miss Faith! Perfect for ages 3-7, but all are welcome. Drop-In (no registration or library card necessary).

Read to Bella!

Every Thursday from 2:00-4:00pm, beginning June 8.

Young readers are invited to sit and read with Bella. Reading to a therapy dog provides children a stress-free environment where they can create positive reading experiences.

Bella is an eight-year-old therapy dog and certified by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Bella will be at the library with her human, Dr. Bernie Engelhard.

Sign-up when you arrive to save a timed session with Bella. Session length dependent upon demand. Intended for children ages 4 and up (with some ability to read).

Let the library come to you. Request a visit!

Library visits are available, free of charge to daycares, schools, homeschool groups, and other community groups in the area. We are also happy to maintain a presence at any local event where we can meet with families and share our services. Program types vary by age but include storytime visits, family literacy training, database and research instruction, book talks, crafts, and more! Please contact Andy Myers at pubsvcs@albionlibary.org to set up a visit.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Free books delivered to your home!

The Dolly Parton Imagination Library is a program where each month, from the day a child is born until their fifth birthday, a carefully selected book arrives in the mail. Free for eligible children, thanks to generous donors.

To learn more about Albion District Library’s Imagination Library program and how you can participate or support the program, please call (517) 629-3993 or visit the Children’s Room at the Albion District Library. You can also register online at https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability.

Supervision & Phone Use Policies

11.2.1 Unatttended Children

Children 5 years of age or under must have a parent/caregiver, 16 years of age or older, within visual proximity of them at all times. Exceptions may be made for library programming.

Children ages 6 through 8 may use the Children’s Room unattended, provided they have a parent or caregiver, 16 years of age or older, present in the building.

Children ages 9 and up may utilize the Library unattended.

Children ages 8 and under will be referred to Albion Public Safety if Library staff members are unable to contact a parent or caregiver by closing time.

For the safety of all minor library patrons, Library staff will not confirm or deny the whereabouts of a minor to anyone other than a public safety officer, nor will they verbally page a minor for a phone call using the Library telephone.