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Alexandria Public Library — Envision, Enlighten, Educate

Kids

Kids at the Alexandria Library

Weekly story time, music and movement for little ones, K–5 art and movie afternoons, and trusted databases for school reports — all free with an Alexandria library card.

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Quick answer

Alexandria Public Library offers free kids’ programs every week — Music, Movement & a Story (Tuesdays 10 AM), Story Time for ages 3–5 (Wednesdays 10 AM) — plus K–5 art and movie afternoons. For homework, kids can use Explora, NoveList K–8 Plus, World Book Early, World Book Kids and CultureGrams.

Upcoming kids’ programs

  • Library Learners: Autumn at Lobdell

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    Kids

  • Music, Movement, and a Story

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    Kids

  • Ghostly Family Collage (K-5)

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    Kids

  • Story Time: "Bears, Bears, Bears!"

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    Kids

  • Teen Storytime

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    Kids

  • Library Learners: Autumn at Lobdell

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    Kids

All events

Student resources

A young boy reading a book at a table between tall library shelves
A group of smiling schoolchildren with backpacks standing in front of library shelves

Frequently asked questions

What ages is Story Time for?

Story Time with Ms. Karen is designed for children ages 3–5 who love to listen to a story, sing songs and more. It meets Wednesdays at 10:00 AM (Oct–Nov 2026 themes: “Bears, Bears, Bears!” and “Holiday Fun!”).

Which database helps with a school report?

Explora is a database of information designed specifically for students, and World Book Kids (ages 6–10) offers age-appropriate articles, activities and science projects. For ages 3–7, World Book Early builds vocabulary, phonics and reading fluency.

How can I get free books for a baby or preschooler?

Any Ohio child from birth to age 5 can sign up for a free monthly book from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio at OhioImaginationLibrary.org.