book buddies

Welcome!

Youth Services is located on the lower level of the Library. We serve children from birth through age 13, as well as their caregivers. We hope you’ll visit soon to take advantage of our play area, check out materials, and meet our friendly staff.

Collections

We circulate Board Books, Early Readers, Picture Books, Junior Fiction, Middle Grade Fiction, Non-Fiction, Graphic Novels, STEM Kits, Literacy Kits, Sensory Kits, DVDs, and so much more! Browse our catalog or explore our digital resources anytime! Don’t see what you’re looking for? Submit a Purchase Suggestion or Reader’s Advisory Request.

Programming

We offer in-person programs, digital reading challenges, and monthly Take & Make kits. Register for programs onsite or over the phone. Registration opens to FRGML cardholders exclusively the first week of each session, then opens to all. Check out our latest newsletter for more details!

Services

Do you know about all of the great services our Library provides for families? We offer library cards beginning at age 5, reading suggestions for all ages, museum and cultural attraction passes, and so much more!

Accommodations

We make every effort possible to ensure our programs are accessible to all abilities and neurodiversities. Let us know how we can help!

Photography

The Library reserves the right to photograph program participants and patrons. Photos are for Library use only and may be used for promotion in print, digital, and social media. Attending Library events provides your expressed consent to take and utilize photographs taken of you and/or your family.

Contact Us

We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us at 847-639-2274 or frgyouth@frgml.org.