All children's materials are located on the library's main floor. Books, movies, audiobooks, and even board books are available to check out.
Our librarians have color coded books to help caregivers and children choose the right books for appropriate reading levels. Please ask our librarians if you would like any help selecting the best books for your child to read.
Not comfortable coming into the library right now due to the COVID-19 virus? Let us pack a bundle for you to pick up! Fill out a request and we will call you when your bundle is ready to pick up. Pickup can happen inside the libray, at the drive-thru window or you can use our contactless curbside service.
TThe OGIL (Ohio Governor's Imagination Library) program in Portage County is a collaboration of United Way of Portage County Ohio, Reed Memorial Library, Kent Free Library and the Portage County Library District. This program championed by Ohio's First Lady, Fran DeWine, is designed to improve the literacy rates of the youngest Ohioans. If your child is under the age of 5, enroll today!
We invite you to participate in this free program which encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before he or she starts kindergarten. Register here or sign up at the library.
How it works:
FAQ
Explora allows students to seach by keyword or topic and gives students access to journals, books, and magazine articles.
Find Explora Primary (K - 5), and Explora Secondary (Grades 6 -12) at the Ohio Web Library
DKfindout allows students to easily search by keyword or topic.
The database also includes videos, galleries, fun facts and quizzes.