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 Service Available

Looking for a good book to read with your child? Have a question about virtual programs or need help with homework?

• Email the Children’s Staff at with your question.  We are here to answer your inquiries and get you an answer within 24 hours.
• Call (440) 333-7610 “press 4” (Available during normal library hours)

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.