Youth Programs
Youth Services
The Perry County Public Library offers a variety of programs throughout the year to appeal to a wide range of interests. Some programs, such as The Hangout and Creative Crafters, meet on a regular basis. Other programs, such as the Comic Calooza and Summer Reading Program, are once per year events. Be sure to check out our monthly newslsetter, The Library Page, for specific times and to see what programs are coming up!
If you have any questions or would like to preregister for a program, contact our Youth Services Librarian, Candace Calhoun at (606) 436-2475 ext. 211 or by email at ccalhoun@perrylib.org.
Children’s Programs
Mother Goose Story Time
Held every Friday at 1pm in the children’s area of the library. Ages birth – 3 but all ages are welcome! Your child will listen to a story, have play time, & crafts!
Lego Club
Held on the first Thursday of each month in the children’s area of the library. Have fun with building projects & free play with Lego blocks. We also have MEGA blocks for our younger participants. Ages 5+.
Little Learners Story Time
Join us every Monday at 1pm for Story & Craft Time! Designed for children ages 4-6, this fun and engaging program features a story followed by a themed craft activity. While the program is geared toward ages 4–6, all children are welcome to attend!.
Spice It Up Cooking Club
Youth Cooking Club meets every other month on the third Thursday in the library meeting rooms. Open to ages 5–18, this hands-on program gives young chefs the opportunity to learn new recipes, build cooking skills, and have fun in the kitchen. Preregistration is required.
Creative Crafters
Held on the 4th Thursday of each month in the library meeting rooms. Get crafty with Miss Rachel & bring home some fridge-worthy creations. Crafts are first come, first served while supplies last. Ages 8-18.
The Hangout
A fun program that meets on the second Monday of each month at 4:30pm. Explore & share the latest fandoms, play board games, hang with friends, & keep up with pop culture! Ages 12-18.
Book Clubs!
BookWorm Buddies Book Club
Read BeTween The Lines Book Club
Scribe & Screen Society Book Club
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Sign up today for the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The Imagination Library is an early literacy program targeting children from birth to age 5. Every child that signs up for this program is mailed a free age-appropriate book each month until his or her 5th birthday.
Get a Library Card!
Your Perry County Public Library card will give you access to our entire collection of materials. With your library card you can gain access to borrowing books, audiobooks, movies, eBooks, online databases and much more. Give us a call today for more information!
Must be 18+ years old. Bring your photo ID with your current mailing address. If your ID does not have the current address, please bring a piece of mail with you. Your first library card is free of charge.
Yes! A person under 18 must have a responsible adult present & they must have a library card as well.
- Books & audiobooks.
- Video games.
- Ready Packs.
- Makey Makey kits. ( Learn more about Makey Makeys HERE! )
- Playaways.
- Music CDs.
- Read & Play Bags.
- Magazines.
- Access to our online database collection.
- *DVDs can only be checked out with an adult card.
Your first library card is FREE! If your card is lost a replacement cost is $3.00.
Resources
Don’t have an item your looking for? No problem! You can request an item here!
Looking for study materials? We have a wide variety of resources here in the library or online to help you study for your big day. We carry ACT, GED, SAT, PAX, real estate prep, CDL, driver’s permit, postal study guide, and more!
The Perry County Public Library has a wide variety of databases for everyone. You can learn something new, check out eBooks, access school resources, & more!
Find out more information about bookmobile service, exam proctoring, reserving a meeting room, and more!
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