Children’s Page

Beach Haven Library is a welcoming space designed to spark curiosity and imagination in our youngest readers. From storytimes and seasonal programs to a wide selection of books, games, and activities, our children’s section encourages learning, creativity, and a lifelong love of reading. Families are invited to explore upcoming events, discover engaging resources, and enjoy a fun, friendly environment where children can learn and grow.

Why Time in the Children’s Room Matters

Building a Strong Foundation for Lifelong Reading

The library’s Children’s Room is more than a place filled with books — it’s a space where early literacy begins and families grow together through reading. When you spend time here reading to and with your child, you’re doing so much more than sharing a story:

You’re building language and vocabulary.
Hearing stories read aloud introduces children to new words, sounds, and sentence patterns — the building blocks for reading success.

You’re developing comprehension and curiosity.
Talking about stories, pictures, and characters helps children make connections and ask questions — early signs of critical thinking.

You’re strengthening your bond.
Reading together fosters closeness and creates joyful memories that make books a trusted and loved part of everyday life.

You’re nurturing imagination and creativity.
Stories inspire children to dream, play, and express themselves through art, writing, and conversation.

You’re growing a love of reading that lasts a lifetime.
Children who are surrounded by books — and see adults enjoying them — are more likely to become confident, motivated readers.

The library’s Children’s Room is designed to support these early literacy moments — with cozy reading nooks, engaging books for every age and interest, and librarians who love helping families discover new favorites.

Come read, explore, and grow together — one story at a time.

📚 Help Us Grow Our Reading Chain! 📚

Hello Readers!

YOU can help decorate the children’s room at the Beach Haven Library with your reading adventures! Every time you read a book, fill out a paper chain link and we’ll add it to our growing reading chain! Return the completed links to your teacher or come visit the library and place them in the collection box in the children’s room.

Each link shows the title of a book you’ve read. Together, we’ll build a colorful, winding chain that wraps around the room with all the amazing stories you’ve discovered!

✨ Reading on your own counts!
✨ Reading to a grown-up counts!
✨ Having someone read to YOU counts too!

Every book is worth celebrating — and the more you read, the longer the chain grows!

📖 Show off your reading superpowers!
🌈 Let’s read, link, and shine together!

💛📚Let’s make this the best book-filled school year ever! 📚💛

Always proud of you,

Mrs. Christman