Children’s News & Events

Check out the library’s Calendar of Events for upcoming virtual programs!

Join Peter Wohlleben, New York Times bestselling author of The Hidden Trees, for a guided Walk in the Forest! (Greystone Kids’ Facebook Live / Wed. 5/27 @ 1pm EST)

Join Peter Wohlleben, the New York Times bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees, for a guided walk in the forest and Q&A on Facebook Live!
Head over to Greystone Kids’ Facebook page on:
Wednesday, May 27th at 1pm EST. Note: this special event is designed for kids, but any fellow tree lovers are welcome to take part in the forest fun! Read more >

HARRY POTTER AT HOME: Listen to Daniel Radcliffe, Stephen Fry, David Beckham and more read the Sorcerer’s Stone!

Get ready to experience the Sorcerer’s Stone like never before…
Over the coming weeks, you’ll get to watch videos of famous fans and friends of the Wizarding World, including Stephen Fry, David Beckham, plus many more, reading the 17 chapters of the first Harry Potter book from their homes. Who better to get things started than the incredible Daniel Radcliffe reading Chapter One: ‘The Boy Who Lived’. Get comfy and settle in – it’s time to join Harry on his first adventure. Read more >

Read. Explore. Learn.

Even though the public cannot come into our physical library building at this time, our staff are working around the clock to bring exciting, fun, and educational connections to families through our “third location” (The Digital Library). We have compiled a list of terrific web sites that include virtual field trips, online storytimes, history and science resources, and more! And all sites are free for you to access! [bplct.org/read-explore-learn/] Read more >