Children’s Department
Welcome to the Children’s Department
The Children’s Department at Rocky River Public Library includes excellent materials and programs for a variety of ages from infants to students in middle school. In addition to our extensive book and digital library collections, children can enjoy high-quality resources of all kinds, such as:
- S.T.E.A.M. Kits
- Puzzles
- Read-n-Play Packs
- Launchpad Tablets
- Computer Access
Winter Reading Challenge
January 1 – March 20
Join us for a special reading challenge–can you read 1,000 minutes by the end of March? Achieve this formidable goal by reading 15 minutes each day. Earn a raffle ticket at each 100-minute benchmark plus a prize and special recognition for finishing. Complete bonus family challenges for additional chances to enter drawings.
For all ages
Children’s Reference Servi
ce Available
Looking for a good book to read with your child? Have a question about virtual programs or need help with homework?
Register for the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a unique early-year book gifting program that mails a brand new, age-appropriate book to enrolled children every month from birth until five years of age, creating a home library of up to 60 books and instilling a love of books and family reading from an early age.
All children from birth to age five who live in the following communities/school districts are welcome to register for the Imagination Library program.
– REGISTER HERE –
Children’s Department FAQs:
Q – How do I register for programs?
A – View and register for our programs here!
Q – Where can I get a library card for myself or my child?
A – You can apply for a Library Card online here.
Q – Do you offer the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program?
A – Yes, click here for more information.
Q – My child would like to volunteer at the library, do you provide volunteer opportunities for students?
A – Our Volunteer Youth Crew program is just one of the many great ways for kids to help at the Library.
Q – Do you offer services for teachers?
A – We love our teachers and offer great services. Please see our services for teachers.
Program Guides
Winter 2021 – Virtual Programs
Being mindful of safety guidelines due to COVID-19, our programs have been modified to protect everyone in our community. Please be aware that all programs are subject to change. Call the Children’s Department at (440)333-7610, check our blog, or the online registration calendar for updates.