Youth Services

​About the Youth Services Department

Wright Library's Youth Services team is ready to support the curiosity and education of our community. Please don't hesitate to Contact Us with questions or feedback.

Meet the Youth Services Coordinator: Michele Schoen


Youth Services Events

Stay connected with all Wright Library programs and events on the monthly Events Calendar.

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Services for Families, Kids, and Teens

Wright Library offers a range of services to support the educational needs of children and teens:

Teacher Library Cards and Collections

Wright Library supports educators' needs by offering a special card for professional use. Home educators and school teachers can apply for a Teacher's Library Card, which allows for longer loan periods, higher item limits, and some fine forgiveness. Please see the Teacher Library Cards page for the full policy and to complete an application, or request a Teacher Collection.

Storytimes & Programs

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Youth Storytimes

Find a storytime that's right for your little ones, ages 0-5.

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Crafty Kids

Every Saturday morning, craft supplies and directions are available in the kids’ room to encourage families with young children to create together. Doing crafts is a great way to engage in early literacy skills, as families read the directions, talk about what they are making, use tools like scissors and markers, and have fun together. Enthusiastic young patrons look forward to this weekly activity! See the Calendar for dates and times.

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Tween Hangout

(For grades 4-7) Play games, make crafts, and hang out with friends on Tuesday afternoons. See the Calendar for dates and times.

For Teens

Teens

Teen Exam Break

(For grades 7-12) At the end of each semester (May and December), find a place at Wright Library to relax and recharge between exams. Get a bite to eat, enjoy relaxing activities, or find a quiet spot to study. Therapy dogs are also on hand for some prime petting time. Made possible with funds from the Wright Memorial Library Foundation. See the Calendar for dates and times.

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Teen Hangout

(For grades 7-12) Each summer, find a place at Wright Library for games, activities, and hanging out with friends on Wednesday afternoons. See the Calendar for dates and times.

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Paws to Read

“Paws" to read with a certified therapy dog! Reading to therapy dogs promotes a positive association with reading, benefitting readers of every ability. Participants must be able to read independently. Sessions are limited to 15-minutes per child, please. 

 Register your child(ren) by calling the Youth Services Department at 937-294-7171, or stopping by the Youth Services Desk on the Park Level. We will accept walk-ins on the day of the program, pending availability.

See dates and times.

Valentines Crafts

Holiday Crafts for Kids

Kids and families can drop into Wright Library to enjoy making a variety of holiday crafts to fit the season.

See the Calendar for dates and times.

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Library Ambassadors

Each fall, Library Ambassadors are selected from Oakwood's K-6 students based on their outstanding achievements in Wright Library's Summer Reading Club. Learn how to be considered for this annual program.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library for Ohio

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library for Ohio

Sign up any child from birth up to age 5 to receive a new book in the mail each month at no cost to you.

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Renaissance Accelerated Reader Book Find

This site will help you find a book's Accelerated Reader (ATOS) level and point value. Quick Search an individual title or use Advanced Search to generate a list of titles that fit your specific needs. Please note: the library does not own every book found on the AR Book Find site. 

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