Children's Library

Our Expanded Children's Library:

  • Children's Computers, Free WiFi, Internet Access
  • Extensive Children's Collection
  • Expanded Young Adult Section
  • Friendship Opportunities
  • Weekly Storytime with Free Take Home Crafts (currently online -
    scroll toward bottom of this page for past stories, crafts are available curbside)
  • Summer Reading Program
  • New Children/Youth Librarian
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Library cards are free to obtain and only require proof of residency in the area (I.D. or mail addressed to your local residence) and some basic information. Children as young as 5yrs may sign up as well with a parent/guardian present. Library cards provide free access to not only books/DVDs/puzzles etc, but an array of outstanding resources such as free online classes, other Yavapai County Library items, Ancestry research, digital materials, and much more. No need to be bored during pandemic closures…sign up today! We are open for curbside M-F 9-6 and Sat 10-2.

Have school-age kids? Wanting to supplement their education this year or are currently homeschooling/distance learning? Join us for a FREE 3pt online STEM presentation on Water! Brought to you by U of A Cooperative Extension/4H/Chino Valley Public Library. PLEASE REGISTER by emailing RLaurence@chinoaz.net or 928-636-9115.
Raffle book each week! Mark your calendars! 

WAVE
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Did your Kids make an ornament to hang on the tree inside the library this year? If so, please claim it at the front entrance to keep for your home.🎄🥰 Thanks and Happy New Year! (If you have not used your coupon yet, we have extended the expiration to 1 month after the library re-opens)

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COMING SUMMER 2021...TAILS & TALES Free Summer Reading Program! Stay tuned for more info in Spring. Local businesses & organizations who would like to make a tax-deductible donation to sponsor this great community literacy program, please contact Mrs. Rebecca at 928-636-9115 or RLaurence@chinoaz.net. We will include your business name in our event brochures in print and online as a way of saying thanks!
2021 CSLP Teen Poster
Click on Videos below to watch excerpts for Elementary age kids of "Wishtree" and "Crenshaw", both by award winning best seller Katherine Applegate! Keep scrolling down for Storytime for younger children below....
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Online Storytime on Facebook Live, each Tuesday at 10:30am. Read with permission of the publishers, available for viewing through Mar. 31st:

Come pick up free weekly take home crafts by our front door, and since we are back to curbside service, just knock and we can help get your holds or answer questions. And if you missed our Santa event, here is a brief news video, courtesy Jesse Bertel of the Daily Courier/Chino Valley Review.