Children's Collection

The Libraries have an extensive collection of materials for children from birth through young adult. These items include:

  • Board books for babies and toddlers
  • Picture books for reading aloud and together
  • Beginning Readers for kindergarten through second grade
  • Juvenile Fiction for older readers, grades 3-6
  • Young Adult Fiction for adolescent readers, grades 6-9
  • Juvenile Non-fiction to meet information needs, grades 1-6
  • Children's reference collection of encyclopedias, dictionaries, etc.
  • Videotapes and filmstrips for all ages
  • Magazines for all ages
  • Children's computers and CD collection of learning games and activities for all ages

Preschool Storytime

Preschool storytime is a program for children ages 3-5 years old. Programs consist of a combination of stories, flannel boards, finger plays, songs, and crafts designed to create a positive library experience and to develop a love of books for young users. Storytimes are now being held in conjunction with Vacation Reading Program.  Please see the schedule of events for times.
Sample program themes include:

  • Magnificent Me!
  • Farm Animals
  • Friendship
  • Colors Everywhere
  • Dinosaur Days

Toddler Time Story Break

The Toddler Time Story Break is a program for toddlers ages 12 months to 3 years. Toddler Time Story Breaks are held at 11:00 am each Wednesday at the Byron Public Library. Each toddler must be accompanied by an adult.

Dial-A-Story

Dial-A-Story is one of the many services that we offer to accommodate our patrons. You can dial in and hear a new story every two weeks. The stories consist of seasonal and traditional stories. This is a 24 hour service. The telephone number is (478)825-1640 extension 506.

You may also listen to a variety of Dr. Seuss Dial-A-Stories online from the Kansas City Public Library or other stories from BookPALS Storyline Online read by popular actors and performers from the Screen Actors Guild.

Children's Theatre

Children's Theater is one of many features we are able to add to our new building. This area is set aside for children's storytime and puppet show presentations. Artist Robert Walker has painted seven vignettes depicting the characters of popular children's nursery rhymes and American folklore, from Jack climbing the magical beanstalk to Rapunzel lowering her locks to the waiting prince.

Paintings funded by Grassroots Arts Program (GAP), supported in part by the Georgia Council for the Arts through the appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly, as administered by the Macon Arts Alliance, the GCA designated agency.

Vacation Reading Program

This special program promotes reading during the summer months. Children from preschool to sixth grade are encouraged to register for the program and to come to the library to read and participate in Vacation Reading Club activities.

Special Events

Check back soon for special events.

Class Visits

Teachers are invited to call or come by the library for information on scheduling field trips, tours, and/or story programs at the library. The Children's Coordinator is available to assist you with details.

Services for Parents and Teachers

The Children's Coordinator is available to provide advisory services when selecting books for children of all ages. On a limited basis, the Children's Coordinator is also available to provide presentations on library services for groups of teachers, parents, and care givers.

Services for Homeschoolers

Resources for Homeschoolers and Parents of Homeschoolers

Web Sites for Kids

Educational and fun web sites for kids.

Gaming

Books, websites, and other resources for gaming