Youth Services

Welcome to Youth Services, a dynamic place to learn more about the services of the library. Use this section to keep up-to-date with what’s happening at the library and to learn more about the services the youth library has to offer. Click on the images below to find out more about our services and membership requirements.

  

 

 

                      Events & Activities

IT'S DR. SEUSS' BIRTHDAY! - STORYTIME

  DR. SEUSS STORYTIME

Saturday, March 2
10:30 am
Ages: 4+
Snacks provided


Family Kite Workshop - March 15, 2024

           

  REGISTER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.

LIMITED SPACES!


Library Sleepover

LIBRARY SLEEPOVER

APRIL 5-6, 2024

6:30 PM – 8:30 AM
A fun evening of friends, games, food and movie with snacks.

Light breakfast included. Program supervised by CPR and SCARS trained staff.
LIMITED SPACE – REGISTER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!

 


Brag Tag BINGO 2024

 BRAG TAG BINGO

There is still time for you to read books from the various categories to complete a line or complete blackout on your BRAG TAG BINGO card. Prizes given for completing lines and a blackout card earns you a spot into the GRAND PRIZE DRAW!

Deadline: March 28th, 2024


Tumble Book Library


TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they’ll love. They are created by taking existing picture books, adding animation, sounds, music and narration to produce an electronic picture book (and some classics) which you can read, or have read to you. The language drop-down menu allows you to view the site in French and Spanish, instead of English.
NOVEMBER SPOTLIGHT: GRAPHIC NOVELS


Class Visits

CLASS VISITS TO THE LIBRARY

Library tours and bibliographic instruction are available to classes of all ages. Ensure that your students are prepared to maximize their learning experience by ensuring that they know about library resources.
BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!


TAB Poetry Competition 2024


TAB Poetry Competition Rules

  • POETRY SUBMISSIONS CAN ALSO BE EMAILED TO YOUTHLIB@GOV.BM OR DROPPED OFF VIA OUTSIDE BOOK DROP

 

 


Kanopy movies with your library card!

Use your library card to access hundreds of free movies through our Kanopy library. Movies for children of all ages. Click here.


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Afterschool Activities

 


CRAFTERNOON TUESDAYS

3:45 PM – 4:45 PM

A DIFFERENT  THEME EACH WEEK

 

 

 

 

 

WEDNESDAYS
4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
AGES: 14-18

EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS AS YOU
ORGANIZE PROGRAMS FOR TEENS AND
ASSIST WITH LIBRARY PROGRAMMING
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THURSDAYS
3:45 PM – 5:00 PM

A DIFFERENT BUILD THEME EACH WEEK

 


S.T.E.A.M. Club

STEAM CLUB
Saturday, March 23rd
11:30 – 12:30 PM
AGES: 7+
REGISTRATION REQUIRED


Chess Club


Chess gives children the skills that they need to excel scholastically and socially in the world today. If you would like for your child to learn chess or they need someone to play chess with, then sign them up for the Chess Club.

SATURDAYS
3:00 – 5:00 pm

Club run by Larry Ebbin
ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME

              


Dream Girls' Club


SATURDAYS
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
YOUTH LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
AGES: 9-13
This club is designed to help young girls develop self-expression, confidence and charitable hearts while discovering their unique gifts and talents. It is a club worth joining where girls can have fun, make new friends and learn amazing new things.

RUN BY PHENOMENAL PEOPLE INC., BERMUDA


Join the Teen Advisory Board!

              WEDNESDAYS   14-18 yrs.  4:00 – 5:15 PM

The mission of the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is to promote Bermuda Youth Library’s services to young adults by:

  • Planning and implementing young adult programs
  • Creating an inviting atmosphere at the library by maintaining a safe, attractive young adult area
  • Promoting ideas in the young adult collection
  • Promoting and encouraging reading by young adults
  • Advocating the rights of young adults.
     JOIN TODAY!

 


Saturday Storytime

         10:30 am       AGES: 3 and up

Storytime is an early literacy program where we read books, sing songs, learn rhymes and fingerplays, and get moving with manipulatives like shakers, scarves, and a parachute. Here are some of the benefits of story time.

* Gets kids excited about books and reading
* Develops a library habit
* Encourages socialization
* Improves attention span and listening skills
* Creates quality time between caregiver and child
* Introduces new books, authors, songs, and activities to do at home

                                                                                                                    


Book Babies

   Youth Library Auditorium
Thursdays & Saturdays
9:30 – 10:00 am
Ages: 3 month – 2 1/2 yrs.
JANUARY – APRIL
JUNE – JULY 
SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER

 

 

 


Storyline Online

Storyline Online is available 24 hours a day for children, parents, and educators worldwide. For each book, supplemental curriculum developed by a credentialed elementary school educator is provided, aiming to strengthen comprehension and verbal and written skills for English-language learners worldwide.

Visit Storyline Online at storylineonline.net.


LIBBY: E-Books for Children

The library reading app.

Thousands of e-books, audiobooks, magazines, videos and more – hand-selected by the library- are available for free. From New York Times best-sellers to classics, you’re sure to find something great to read! Warm, personal, and easy to use, Libby is great for users of all ages.

 


1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Reading has been associated as an early indicator of academic success.  Public formal education does not typically start until ages 5-6.  Before then, parents and caregivers are the first education providers during the 0-5 early critical years. The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge is a simple (read a book, any book to your child, with the goal of reading 1,000 before kindergarten) and very manageable endeavor. PICK UP YOUR PACKET FROM THE LIBRARY!
Books-Your-Child-Should-Hear-Before-Kindergarten

For more information about the program, visit 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program


Library Card & Bags

Keep your child’s library books and card safe and dry with a library bag and pouch. Library cards can be
viewed through the clear cover eliminating the need to take cards out to check out books. The library bag allows you to always know where your books are.
Pouches: Red, blue & black $4.00
Bags: Blue, yellow & orange $7.00


Looking for a New Book?


Online catalog

Using the online catalog – Simple search
Using the online catalog – Advanced search


Storytime Volunteers Needed!

WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Whether you like to do crafts, tell or read stories or just help out, come in and see us. Your valuable skills and time will be welcome at the library!



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