The Six Mile Regional Library District (SMRLD) is proud to provide high-quality service for all ages. The Youth Services focuses on providing programs, materials, and research help for children from birth through age 12. Teen Services focuses on children ages 12 through 18. See the Teen page for more information.

Things to Do: Event Calendar or Brochure

Eat Play Grow Take Home Kits

Pick up a kit and use the provided link to join us for free and fun nutrition and activity lessons that bring together art, stories, and music for preschoolers and their caregivers!Available during regular Library hours at Both locations in Youth Services while supplies last.

New Kits Available on: March 1, March 15, April 5, April 19, May 3, and May 17

Questions?  Email [email protected]

Saturday Science Lab at Home

March 13: Paper Cup Wind Instrument
April 10: Stained Glass Earth Kits provided by STARnet & NASA @ My Library
May 8: Self Watering Planter
For Grades 2-6
Pick up an experiment kit with instructions, available beginning the Thursday before at either library location.
We will post a demonstration video to the library’s social media that Saturday if you want to follow along with us.

Questions?  Email [email protected]

Celebrate National Library Week with our 4th Annual Peeps® Diorama Virtual Contest!

All ages welcome to participate, either as individuals or as a family. Submit pictures of your family-friendly book-themed dioramas
March 28th – April 3rd

Vote for your favorite April 5th through 10th

Visit www.smrld.org/peeps-diorama-contest-rules for info!

Two Peeptastic Awards! Staff Favorite & Fan Favorite

Email submissions and any questions to [email protected]

2021 All Ages Summer Reading Challenge 

Pre-register online or with the Beanstack Tracker app starting May 21st

Registration Starts May 28th

https://smrld.beanstack.com/

Take Home Crafts

Look for a new children’s craft every week and a new teen craft every other week!

Available during regular Library hours at Both locations while supplies last.

Questions?  Email [email protected]

Kid’s Digital Library

Find books, audiobooks, and more on our Online Resources Page! Resources are available at home and at the library.

Additional resources are available on our Resources & Services Page.

Parents & Educators

Parent/Teacher Collection: SMRLD maintains a collection of resources for parents and teachers as part of our parent-teacher collection.  The Parent-Teacher collection includes resources for serving youth with special needs, curriculum development, and much much more. This collection is housed in the children’s department at the Delmar Avenue location.

Useful Links

Accelerated Reader Bookfinder: Allows you to search for books with corresponding Renaissance Accelerated Reader 360® quiz.

Lexile Framework for Reading: Lexile measures help your child grow and improve his or her reading skills. Find books according to Lexile numbers, find the Lexile number of a book and track the growth of your child’s reading skills.

Need Help with Research & Homework? Access Online Resources Here!