Welcome to The Children's Room
Visit our library giraffes, Jamilla and Spotty, while you enjoy activities, materials, and programs geared toward children up to 11 years old and their grown-ups.
Kids age 6 and under can explore our Imagination Station, indoor Bookmobile, and more in our Play Area. Kids ages 7-11 will find games, activities, and hang-out areas in KidSpace.
Stay connected with The Children’s Room on social media.
Library Cards
A parent or legal guardian must be present and accept full financial responsibility for overdue fines and lost items in order to get a full-service card for their child.
If a parent or legal guardian is not present, a child may get a Youth Library Card which allows for a maximum check-out of 3 children’s or teen books and internet computer access. The child must be able to provide their name and birthdate to be granted the card. Youth Cards do not incur overdue fines.
While The Children’s Room staff love to help children and their caregivers find materials they will enjoy, parents are responsible for monitoring the appropriateness of all library material for their own child(ren).
Unaccompanied Children
Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver (12 years or older) at all times when in the library.
Computers
All library cards automatically give access to the library’s electronic media and resources and internet computers. Parents may choose to opt-out for their child(ren)’s card. Parents are responsible for monitoring the appropriateness of all library electronic media and resources and internet accessed by their own child(ren).
The Children’s Room also has AWE Early Literacy computers with preloaded educational games and no internet access and one full-service internet computer station for parents who have their young children with them in the room.
Reading Recommendations
Need reading recommendations for you and your little one? Staff can help! Stop in to the Children's Room or call 608-758-6585.
News from The Children's Room
New Rock County Early Literacy Resources
Staff Contributor: Julie Westby, Youth Services Librarian
ALA Announces 2026 Youth Media Awards
Staff Contributor: Elizabeth M., Head of Youth Services
On Monday, January 26, the American Library Association Youth Media Awards were announced!
Junior LEGO Builders Wanted!
Calling all LEGO® builders ages 5-12: here's your chance to share your creativity and skill with other LEGO lovers!
Homework Help
AR BookFinder
AtoZ Food America
With thousands of recipes, hundreds of fascinating culture and ingredient articles, and essential culinary resources, Food America brings United States cuisines to you! Hedberg cardholder exclusive.
Britannica Escolar
Enciclopedia español para los estudiantes y educadores. Spanish encyclopedia for students and educators. Available through the Wisconsin BadgerLink project.
Download & Stream
Libby by OverDrive
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed ebooks to your Kindle ereader! It's free and easy to get started.
TumbleBook Library
A collection of animated, talking picture books. Also includes Read-Along chapter books, Tumble TV, games, puzzles and more. Hedberg cardholder exclusive.