The Children’s Library offers a variety of programs throughout the year, including Preschool Story Time, school-age programs and special events. Children are invited to borrow books, play games, build with blocks, use other learning manipulatives, and enjoy special event programs at no charge. Upon visiting the Children’s Library, you will have an opportunity to fill out a library card free of charge. This card allows you to check out materials from the Children’s Library and your information can be added to the Children’s Library mailing list for future newsletter mailings. Children of all ages, newborn through 17, must always be chaperoned by an adult while in the Children’s Library. Likewise, all adults must be accompanied by a child.
Please note that the Children’s Library is open in its new location on the second floor of the Dixon Education Building. Open Monday – Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food and drink is not permitted in the Children’s Library or the Dixon Education Building.
Please refer to this page and Children’s Library newsletter for future information.
View ProgramsHours: Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Join the fun at Storytime
Story time at the library is a wonderful way to capture the imagination and introduce your child to a love of reading. The Children’s Library offers free story time programs, specially designed for the age of your child(ren). Preschool Story Time is for children 4 years of age and younger. All Children’s Library story times are thematic with stories, shared songs, and arts and crafts projects addressing the program’s educational theme.
School-Age Programs
The Children’s Library offers monthly school-age programs on select Saturdays for school-age children in Kindergarten and up. There is no charge to attend weekly school-age programs, but reservations are required, and space is limited. Select here for more information and specific details.
Field Trip Opportunities
The minimum number of students required for group reservations is 18. The Four Arts offers additional transportation funding for The School District of Palm Beach County.
Explore Field TripsArt Exhibition in the Mary Alice Fortin Children’s Art Gallery
The Illustrating Words Exhibition, previously displayed in the Mary Alice Fortin Children’s Art Gallery, is still available with limited viewing. We currently have 17 original illustrations by Ronald Searle displayed on the second floor of the Dixon Education Building with accompanying poetry by Robert L. Forbes.