The Lincoln Parish Library Children’s Department is staffed by Virginia Ham, Barbara Moore, Shelly Dowdy, and Robin Colvin. The children’s area is a beautiful and peaceful environment that encourages children of all ages to read and enter the world of imagination and discovery.

Twinkling lights among the branches of a friendly tree are the centerpiece for the picture books. Here children ages 6 and under can sit on a bench surrounding the tree or search for that “perfect book” or play games on one of seven computers. Beginning readers can also find many new and interesting books written specifically for their level. Preschool teachers will find a treasure trove of information in our picture nonfiction area. The parenting area is in its own section complete with a rocking chair for parent and baby.

Children ages 7-11 have their own computer area where they can do research, type homework, or play games on one of the eight computers. We have an extensive collection of juvenile fiction—children can find all their favorites plus the latest publications. They can check out books for fun or school projects and read their favorite book in the carpeted, claw foot bathtub (a favorite of children and parents!). We also have books on tape –especially good for trips! Children can extend their research in the juvenile nonfiction section and in our educational videos and dvds. Or they may choose a movie or dvd for entertainment.

The story time room is entered through the hobbit-sized door in the tree. Children will enjoy music, stories, puppets, flannel board stories, books, and crafts. Our summer story times are: Monday 10:00AM– Infant Story time Tuesday 10:30 AM - Preschool Story time Thursday 10:30 AM– Toddler Story time Thursday 6:00 PM – Family Story time