watauga childrens services

Welcome to the Watauga County Library Youth Services page. Visit us anytime the library is open to check out materials, use the computer lab, do research, go on a scavenger hunt, and more!

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NCKids Digital Library

NC Kids Digital Library offers e-books, audiobooks, streaming videos, and Read-Alongs. This collection was specifically designed for youth and includes picture books, youth fiction, youth nonfiction, young adult, and more.

NC Kids Digital Library is sponsored by NCPLDA: NC Public Library Directors Association, NCGA: NC General Assembly, with assistance from the State Library of North Carolina and supported by an IMLS federal LSTA grant.

Family Story Time

Join us every Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 11AM for fun, books, and bubbles!

***Story Time dates are subject to change.***

Afternoon Story Time

Join us Tuesday afternoons for a story. All ages welcome!

Tuesdays at 3:30 pm

LEGO Club

Free build with Library Lego bricks! Then all creations will be displayed at the library for a month.

Last Tuesday of the month at 4 pm

YA Book Club – The Book Brigade

Every Thursday at 3:30 pm

Crochet Club

For Ages 8-18

No Experience or Supplies Necessary

Snacks Provided

Every Third Wednesday

Questions? Email Jennifer at [email protected]

Monthly Scavenger Hunts

Scavenger hunts are a fun way to promote the library and engaged youth in the learning process. Pick up a pencil and scavenger form at the Youth Services Desk!

SERVICES

ABCMouse.com Early Learning Academy

ABCmouse.com is a high quality online educational resource for young children now available on our computers at the library. ABCmouse.com has won numerous awards and features over 5,000 learning activities, including online books, interactive learning activities, games, puzzles, songs, art activities, and more. It is designed to both fun and educational.

Reference Assistance

Staff members at the Youth Services desk are always ready and willing to help you locate an item, get started on an assignment or find out more about a topic.

Computers

Computers for children under the age of thirteen and for parents accompanied by children are available in the Youth Services department. Children can use their own library card to log on or parents may request a guest pass for their child. Parents must keep their child(ren) in view when using the computer lab.

Library Tours

Classes and formal organizations are welcome to visit the library for a tour. Please make requests for visits at least two weeks in advance. You may call (828) 264-8784, ext.3 to request a tour.

Story Walks in Watauga County

Look for Watauga County Story Walks at the Tot Lot Park in Boone. The StoryWalk Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont and was provided by a grant through the Library Services and Technology ACT EZ Literacy and Life Long Learning.

Little Free Libraries

A Little Free Library is a “take a book, return a book” free book exchange. They come in many shapes and sizes, but the most common version is a small wooden box of books. Anyone may take a book or bring a book to share. Little Free Libraries encourage literacy friendly neighborhoods. Look for a Little Free Library near you. Get the app here!

Valle Crucis Community Park
2892 Broadstone Road

Banner Elk, NC 28604

Mabel Methodist Church

5932 Old US Hwy. 421

Zionville, NC 28698

Stone Mountain Store
1880 Bethel Road

Sugar Grove, NC 28679

Leola Gardens

207 Leola Street

Boone, NC 28607

Plan B

116 Meat Camp Road

Boone, NC 28607

White Laurel Apartments

White Laurel Lane

Boone, NC 28607

Resources

Battle of the Books 2023-2024

Learning Express Library

Someone in the family need homework help? Check out Learning Express Library for help with Math, English, ACT/SAT practice, and more!

NCLive

Looking for homework help? Want to learn a new language? Writing a research paper? Check out NCLive for a multitude of sources and Great Websites for Kids for a wonderful selection of websites and databases!

Free Driver Education Test

Soon-to-be driver in the family? Try the free online DMV permit practice tests: driving-tests.org.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Volunteering for the Library

Before starting any task in the library, volunteers must read the volunteer policy, then complete the volunteer application and return it to the circulation desk. Volunteers under the age of 18 must provide a parent’s signature on the application form. If you would like further information, contact us at (828) 264-8784, ext. 3.

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