Windham Public Library

217 Windham Center Road, Windham, Maine 04062
(Phone) 207-892-1908 ; (Fax) 207-892-1915

MON, WED : 10am - 7pm

TUES, THUR, FRI : 10am - 6pm

SAT : 10am - 4pm

Special hours or closings will be posted on homepage

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Children’s Room

mural of childrens' book characters

Welcome to the Windham Public Library Children’s Room page!

box that reads contact Miss Sam and has her picturebox that reads contact Mrs. Currier and has her picturebox with the words children's programming

Things we want you to know about us:

train play tableActive Play Space

We have a variety of items to engage young minds: a train table, wire and bead maze, latches boards, a chalk board, magnetic letters, a foam alphabet puzzle rug, and more!

jar with shredded paper insideBook-In-A-Jar

 

Each month, the Children’s Room recycles an old picture book, shreds it, and features it as our Book-In-A-Jar. Can you guess which picture book it is? There will be a small prize in your future if you can figure it out.

Cornerstones of Science

Cornerstones of Science bannerWe show off a new science display every month. It includes related books, visuals worth talking about, coloring sheets, and a hands-on activity. We’ve had displays on a variety of topics such as cooking, simple machines, zoology, and inventions just to name a few.

Ask us about our circulating telescope and circulating microscope from the Cornerstones of Science!

early literacy stationEarly Literacy Station

This learning tool is pre-loaded with over 60 programs of educational software. Free for any child– from ages 2-11– to use at any time.

KindleE-Books

We have 2 Kindle Paperwhite eReaders available for our patrons to borrow. They are pre-loaded with a variety of juvenile e-books; no downloading needed! Each device circulates for 3 weeks using a Windham Public Library card. Check with the Circulation Desk if you are interested in borrowing a device.

ipad and game accessoriesI-pads & educational games

Each ipad is complete with interactive, educational accessories and loaded with programs to promote digital literacy, math, and reading in young children. For use in the library. Ask in the Children’s Room.

backpackLibrary Circulating Backpacks

Each backpack has a variety of fun and captivating items included such as books, games, identification charts, binoculars, and maps relating to the subject. Each can be checked out from the Circulation Desk for a one week period.

moosePasses

We have a variety of passes to local attractions available for patron use. Contact the library (207-892-1908) for more information.

mural of childrens' book charactersDetails of mural by Thomas Merriam (2006) from Children’s Room of Windham Public Library