COMMUNITY LIBRARY
PROSPECT
Youth Services
Student Resources
Children's Programming
Teen
Programming
Prospect Community Library is pleased to provide resources with streaming and downloadable content tailored for kids. Get started exploring by browsing the resources below.
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Book Flix - Read aloud books with words highlighting & games
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Compass Book Ratings - Ratings system to evaluate reading options
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Gale Testing & Educational Resource Center - college planning, practice tests & courses, and online books
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True Flix - Nonfiction eBooks and videos.
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TumbleBook Library - Database of children's e-books.
ABC Storytime
Ages birth-5
Wednesdays at 11:00am
September - mid-May
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft! Our ABC storytimes are focused on a letter of the week and are constructed to allow plenty of time for movement, music, and creativity.
STEAM Storytime
Ages 3-6
Fridays at 1:00pm
September - mid-May
Join us for stories, games, and STEAM-related activities! STEAM Storytime incorporates nonfiction resources, scientific method, math, engineering concepts, technology, and art into one hands-on experience.
STEAM Club
Grades PreK-5
2nd Wednesday at 4:00-5:00pm
September - May
Work together in age-related groups to solve an engineering problem, make scientific discoveries, create art, or uncover new technology skills. Each month will feature a different on-site activity accessible to elementary students of all ages.
Friends & Family Game Night
4th Thur. at 6:00pm
September - April
Gather with your friends to play board games at the library! All ages are welcome.
Teen Advisory Board
2nd Friday at 6:00pm
September - May
Contribute your ideas on programming, books, movies and more for our library! Plus, enjoy activities like bread making classes, movie nights, and game nights.
It's A Hardback Life Book Club
4th Friday at 6:00pm
September - April
Each month teens will share their favorite books, learn about new titles, and have the opportunity to interact with fellow readers!
Friends & Family Game Night
4th Thursday at 6:00pm
September - April
Gather with your friends to play board games at the library! All ages are welcome.
Prepare your little one for kindergarten through the world of books. This program invites you to read 1,000 books during the first five years of your child's life. For each milestone you reach in your journey (100, 250, 500, 750, and 1,000 books), you will receive a prize.
Start tracking your progress today. Bring in your list whenever you're child is ready to choose a prize!