Youth Services is comprised of two departments, Children's and Young Adult. Presently, programming for both of these are only available at the headquarters facility. More specifically the two main events that includes both divisions are:

Summer Reading Club

Offered during the Summer, the Summer Reading Club is a great way for kids to read during the summer (for recreation and school requirement), earn prizes, take part in crafts, and participate in other activities.

Library Fair

This event is the Library's sole fundraiser that is almost entirely devoted to children. Not only are there plenty of books for sale but there are games, arts and crafts, entertainment, and a food court all with children in mind!

Children's Department

Anne Moore has served as this county's Youth Services Coordinator for over 30 years. She has developed the children's programming into one that is known and respected throughout the state. It is an pleasure and an honor to continue to have her on staff. If you're unfamiliar with our programming, come visit us at one of our many free events. All children's programs are free of charge and open to the public.

There will be no Children's programming in the months of May, August, or September due to Summer Reading Club and Library Fair!

Children's Programming

Story Time
Come join the experience that children have loved for over 30 years! Story Time is offered every Tuesday at the Mary Vinson Memorial Library at 3:30pm for children ages 3 years and up. Story Time is approximately 30 minutes and generally includes a book reading, songs, finger plays, a video, flannel board stories, and a puppet show.

Toddler Time
Toddler Time is offered every Tuesday at 10:30am at the Mary Vinson Memorial Library for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Toddler Time is approximately 30 minutes and generally includes a book reading, songs, finger plays, flannel board stories, a video, and a puppet show.

Baby Time
Join us the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30am at the Mary Vinson Memorial Library as we present a Story Time experience geared toward children aged 6 to 18 months.

Pajama Time
Join us on the third Monday of each month at 7pm at the Mary Vinson Memorial Libray for special Story Times. Come in your favorite pajamas and join in the fun!

We Read on Wednesdays
Children get the opportunity to improve their reading skills and have fun at the same time! Every Wednesdays from 3pm to 5pm at the Mary Vinson Memorial Library, children may read a book or listen to one of our Reading Helpers read a book. Each child who participates gets something from the Treasure Box!

Kids Club
Kids Club meets the first Monday of every month from 3:30pm to 4:30pm at the Mary Vinson Memorial Library. Each month there's a different theme, crafts, and surprise visitors. Come join the fun at Kids Club! Sign-up is required, so watch for you chance.

Children's Resources

Accelerated Reader Lists - Elementary School
Blandy Hills Elementary School
Creekside Elementary School
Eagle Ridge Elementary School
Midway Elementary School

Young Adult Department

Young Adult Programming

In addition to the System having one of the most extensive young adult materials collections in the state, teens are also invited to take part in our special teen and tween events. Additionally, the Mary Vinson Memorial Library is home to 4 public access internet stations that are devoted for teen use inside the Young Adult Collection room. Lastly, during the summer, the System provides a Vacation Reading Club specifically for teens with teen specific programming and prizes.

There will be no Young Adult programming in the months of May, August, or September due to Summer Reading Club and Library Fair!

Teen "Event" Thursdays
Join us every second Thursday of the month from 4:30pm to 5:30pm in the Young Adult Room at the Mary Vinson Memorial Library for a teen event. This includes events such as crafts and gaming. Be sure to visit our Events Calendar for more details on each month's event.

Teen "Movie" Thursdays
Join us every third Thursday of the month from 4:30pm to 6:30pm in the Children's Theatre at the Mary Vinson Memorial Library for a teen movie. We will show movies that are geared toward teens or general audiences. Come for free popcorn and a movie!

Young Adult Resources

Accelerated Reader Lists - Middle School
Georgia Military College
John Milledge Academy
Oak Hill Middle School