Welcome to the Ivoryton Library Children’s Rooms!

Located on the lower level of the library, the Children’s Room is an inviting space for child enrichment. We carry a large selection of children’s books, games and DVDs for loan and provide ongoing and seasonal events.

Join us for Storytime on Wednesdays at 10:30am 

Stories and songs (with dancing!)

DECEMBER 2025

Be sure to sign up for 

the Winter Break Reading Challenge:

Reading is Magic!

at the Ivoryton and Essex Libraries. Pick up your reading tracker and starter card set. Complete 16 of the challenges to receive all 4 card sets and turn your completed tracker in by January 9 for a free book and be entered into the Grand Prize Raffle!

And be sure to join us at the Essex Town Hall auditorium on Saturday, December 20 at 10:00 am for a kick-off to the challenge at the Ed Pop Magic Show! Magic tricks, stories and plenty of audience participation. Registration is required.

Click here to register

 

  Kids ages 4-10 are welcome to a crafting afternoon Thursday, December 18 from 3:30 to 4:30. We’ll make and wrap two gifts for you to give to two special people this season. While supplies last.

On Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24 at 10:30, we will have a special Music with Miss Jessica.

Join us for a calm, soothing morning as we take a break from the holiday excitement.