Keeping Kids Busy with Books and Toys

            The Calhoun County Library has a jam-packed designated area full of new books, toys, and kits for children to play with while visiting.

There are so many things to keep children of all ages busy while parents and teens browse for materials for themselves. We have something for everyone at the library.

We have a few game systems that children can play as well! There are two Nintendo Switches in the Teen Area, a Nintendo Wii also in the Teen Area, and three Magic Desktop computers at the entrance to the Children’s Area.

With a library card, you can even check out Nintendo Switch games to play at home! Next to our indoor beehive, enjoy our stay and play area full of materials to keep kids amused for hours! We have building blocks, puppets with a mini puppet stage, activity mats, coloring pages, and a grocery store checkout for realistic play. One of the favorites has been the light table with various shapes, alphabets, and numbers for children to use their imaginations. We also have sensory toys.

One of our newest additions has been a wall-mounted tv along with kids’ floor seating so they can watch educational shows like Dora or Blippi while they’re at the library. Our new floor chairs are also great for reading, too! Of course, we’ve got plenty of books to keep kids busy—picture books, board books, even fun puffy books! And here’s a little sneak peek just for you: something BIG is coming to the kids’ area soon. Be sure to stop by and see what’s new so you don’t miss out on all the fun at the library!