Empowering Young Minds from Birth to Age 5

Our early learning library offers educational resources for children birth to 5 years old. From family learning activities like story time, to board books, toys for toddlers, educational and sensory play materials, the learning library helps children reach developmental milestones by learning through play.

Discover our extensive collection of thousands of educational resources specially designed for children from birth to 5 years old.

Our Learning Library provides everything your little one needs to develop essential skills during these crucial early years.

What our Children’s Learning Library Offers

  • Colorful Board Books for babies to explore textures, shapes, and first words
  • Interactive Toys for toddlers that develop fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities
  • Engaging Activities that make learning fun while building critical thinking skills
  • Early Literacy Resources to foster a lifelong love of reading
  • Sensory Play Materials that stimulate curiosity and cognitive development
  • Monthly Interactive Story and Adventure time featuring themed story and activity
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Learning Library Hours:

Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Friday: 8:00 am – Noon

Learning Library Extended Hours

Saturdays

  • April 12: 8:30 – 11:30 am
  • May 17: 8:30 – 11:30 am
  • June 14: 8:30 – 11:30 am

Tuesday Evening

  • April 22: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm and 2:00 – 7:30 pm
  • May 27: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm and 2:00 – 7:30 pm
  • June 24: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm and 2:00 – 7:30 pm

Support Your Child’s Early Learning Journey

Our carefully selected resources grow with your child, offering age-appropriate learning opportunities at every developmental stage. From tummy time toys for infants to pre-kindergarten readiness activities, we have everything families need to create a strong foundation for future learning.

Perfect for Families and Caregivers

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, childcare provider, or early childhood educator, our Learning Library provides trusted resources to help children learn, play, and grow together. Borrow items for home use, enjoy our weekly FREE play groups with Kaleidoscope Play and Learn, or sign up for our FREE monthly Interactive Stories and Activities.

Visit our Learning Library today and discover how our resources can help your child thrive during these important formative years.

  • Learning Library Membership Fee: $5.00 annually
  • Educational resources are checked out for two weeks, with one two-week extension granted upon request
  • Additional learning library fees include laminating, die-cut machine usage, bulletin board paper, and photocopies
  • Late, cleaning, and/or damaged educational resource fees are applicable
  • Learning Library policies and procedures handouts are provided with each application for membership
Contact the Learning Library

Shontina Purdie: 910-826-3044

FREE weekly playgroup offers developmentally appropriate playgroups. We will sing, read, play, and craft while focusing on early literacy and social-emotional competency.
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The North Carolina Partnership for Children and the Smart Start Initiative help fund this work.

Help us in our efforts to ensure all children receive a sound education, beginning at birth, and families receive the support they need to ensure success.

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