Welcome to the Nesmith Library Children’s Room!

Our Children’s Room is a space designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. Whether your child enjoys hands-on activities, engaging books, or interactive challenges, there’s always something new to discover!

Nesmith Library's Children's Room, featuring our castle, tables and chairs, and educational toys

Explore & Play

We feature rotating educational toys and puzzles to encourage problem-solving and play-based learning. Each visit brings a fresh opportunity to explore!

Monthly Activities

Every month, children can participate in our "Find the 10" scavenger hunt and decorate our changing bulletin board contributing to a colorful community display. Don’t forget to check out our themed coloring sheets. We love seeing our young artists in action!

The monthly bulletin board, featuring Goodnight Moon

Popular Collections

We offer a diverse selection of materials to spark young imaginations, including:
📖 Graphic Novels – With over 1,800 titles, our graphic novel collection is a favorite among young readers!
📚 Early Reader Non-Fiction – This high-interest collection had nearly 5,000 checkouts last year, proving that kids love learning about the world around them.

Display of new graphic novels in the Children's Room

Visit us to see what exciting things are happening in the Children’s Room!

Heart iconEnjoy the Outdoors at Nesmith Library!

Our outdoor space is a welcoming extension of the library, offering a beautiful setting for programs, play, and relaxation. Whether attending an event or simply enjoying the fresh air, visitors of all ages can make the most of this engaging space year-round.

We invite you to visit, play, and explore our outdoor spaces at Nesmith Library!

Sun iconThe Story Garden

Our enclosed Story Garden is a favorite spot for special events like our summer tie-dye program and regularly scheduled activities such as STEAM programs and storytimes. During the warmer months, this inviting area is often filled with learning, laughter, and creativity. When not in use for programs, the Story Garden is open to the public. A perfect place to read, relax, or play!

A close-up of colorful flowers in the foreground, with families enjoying a library event in the shaded garden area beyond. The gazebo and picnic table in the Story Garden.

Smiling face iconStoryWalk

Installed in summer 2022, our permanent StoryWalk was made possible in large part by funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This interactive outdoor reading experience allows families to enjoy a story page by page as they walk around the garden. The featured book changes regularly, so there’s always something new to explore! Take a seat at our picnic table or under the shaded tree and make a day of it.

A sunny view of the Story Garden, featuring a fenced reading area with outdoor story panels. The library building, with solar panels on its roof, is visible in the background.

Music iconOutdoor Musical Instruments

The xylophone in the storygarden, next to a part of the storywalk. 🎶 Exciting news! Installed in 2025, we've introduced three outdoor musical instruments to our Story Garden. Visitors will be able to explore the sounds of a xylophone, harp drum, and pedestal pipes, adding a new interactive element to our outdoor space. These instruments will be available for public use from spring through fall. 

 

The pedestal pipes in the storygarden, with the gazebo in the background.

 

Updated April 20, 2026.