{"id":6577,"date":"2025-07-07T15:19:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T19:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/romeodistrictlibrary.org\/?page_id=6577"},"modified":"2025-08-29T11:39:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T15:39:16","slug":"childrens-draft","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/romeodistrictlibrary.org\/?page_id=6577","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Children’s Services"},"content":{"rendered":"

The children’s areas in both of our branches are waiting for you and your child to enjoy:<\/span><\/h1>\n
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\nSpace<\/strong>: Dedicated space to play, learn, explore, discover, and meet others (our seating is comfortable)! We even have a family bathroom at our Graubner Branch!<\/p>\n

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\nToys<\/strong>: Puzzles, blocks, puppets, stuffed animals… explore terrific traditional items to grow your little one’s imagination, motor skills and more.
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\nBooks<\/strong>: From board books to early lit to chapter books, graphic novels and nonfiction, we have something for all ages and interests. Don’t forget magazines and our international collection! Plus:<\/p>\n

100 Books Before Kindergarten
\n<\/strong>Early literacy is proven to create a\u00a0love of reading, which can support a life of learning and enrichment.\u00a0Start your young one out with this custom list of early reader titles, split in two groups of 50. After reading the first 50 books, they can choose a book as a reward! After reading the second 50 books, they receive a tote bag and markers to use at future trips to the library!<\/p>\n

50 Books to Read Before Kindergarten<\/a>
\n50 More Books to Read Before Kindergarten<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Reader Recommendations
\n<\/strong>Need suggestions for: early literacy, reluctant readers, various difficulties, specific grades and levels, tough situations? We’re here to help!<\/p>\n

Books+technology<\/strong>: Read along and listen with VoxBooks<\/a><\/strong> and Wonderbooks<\/strong><\/a>, and Launchpad Learning Tablets<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n

Alternative Learning Tools<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ask about our Magic Desktop Computers and Tonies.\u00a0 Safe, friendly and educational, our Magic Desktop Computers at our Graubner Branch provide a safe and controlled Windows-like playground to inspire children 3-12. \"\"<\/p>\n

Give kids a break from screens! Encourage creativity and cognitive skills through stories, music and learning content downloaded directly to a Toniebox when a Tonie character is placed on top. Many characters and themes to choose from. Available at our Graubner Branch.<\/p>\n

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Join Us!
\n<\/strong>We have regular Storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, as well as fun and educational events! See our\u00a0Calendar<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0for details.<\/p>\n

Remote Services<\/strong>
\nCan’t make it in to the library? See our online reading offerings:
\nBookflix<\/a><\/strong>
\nComicsPlus<\/a><\/strong>
\nMel.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Feeling creative? Watch 1000s of video tutorials from\u00a0Creativebug<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n

Homework Help<\/strong>: Get free online tutoring from a live instructor with\u00a0Tutor.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Romeo Community Schools students: use your virtual student library card to access the\u00a0Michigan eLibrary<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Sign up for a Library Card online<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Please review our\u00a0Unattended Children Policy<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0before your visit.<\/p>\n

\"\"Discover and explore participating cultural destinations, parks, campgrounds and recreation areas in Michigan at a discounted rate with Michigan Activity Pass<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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