Saugus Public Library
295 Central Street Saugus, Massachusetts 01906
781.231.4168 (phone)
781.231.4169 (fax)


 

Children's Department

Welcome to the children's room!

If you haven't met them already, Bethany and Martha are the Saugus Public Library's children's librarians. Bethany, Martha, or another staff member is always available to help you find great books, movies, music, and more. The children's room also hosts a lot of exciting events each month for children from birth through fifth grade. Please drop by or send Bethany an email if you have any questions.

While you're on the computer, don't forget to check out the Children's Room Blog for regular updates about programs, events, and reading recommendations!

Class Visits to the Library
Especially for Teachers
Parenting and Teaching Resources
Recommended Reading Lists, by topic



Click on an event in the calendar for full information. There are also paper copies of this calendar in the children's room! If you have questions or would like to register for a program, you can call the library at (781) 231-4168 ext. 14 or send an email to Bethany.

Class Visits and Library Tours

Library tours including computer instruction and/or storytime are available by appointment. The Children's Librarian can also visit your classroom to give instruction on research techniques, storytime, or you may design a visit to meet your needs.

Teachers

  • Take advantage of extended loan periods for classroom materials when you check out at the Circulation Desk.
  • Call the Children's Desk (for grades K - 5) or the Reference Department (for grades 6 - 12) to reserve books for your class assignments.
  • Take advantage of the Online Databases for your classroom assignments.

Parent/Teacher Shelf

The Children's Room carries a collection of books, magazines and audio/visual materials on topics of interest to parents and educators, including early childhood development, family nutrition, special needs, and classroom curricula.

Recommended Reading Lists, by topic

Links take you to the library catalog; see what's available, and request items that are checked out. These lists are updated and expanded regularly. Don't see what you want? Make a request!

Adoption
Black History
Dinosaur Picture Books
Dragons
Libros en Espanol/Books in Spanish
Moving
New Baby, New Sibling
Newbery Award and Honor Books
Potty Training (books for kids)
Princess Picture Books
Read-alouds: chapter books for younger kids
Robot Picture Books
Wordless Picture Books (for older kids)
Wordless Picture Books (for younger kids)
Zombies


295 Central Street Saugus, Massachusetts 01906 ~ phone 781.231.4168 ~ fax 781.231.4169