YOUTH SERVICES

Current programs for kids, families, and teens at Mount Vernon City Library. Questions?  Email youth@mountvernonwa.gov or call (360) 336-6209.

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New Books/Libros Nuevos

Youth & Español 

We're always adding new books to our collection! Below you can browse lists to see the most recent youth & Spanish titles we've added each month.  If you would like to quickly view a title in our catalog to see availability and/or place a hold, simply click on the corresponding cover image. 

New Young Adult

New Picture Books

New Junior Fiction

New Junior Nonfiction

Libros nuevos


 FEATURED BOOKLISTS


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Play & Learn

Join us on Saturdays between 10-11:30am for self-guided kindergarten readiness activities for caregivers and children to explore together.

Ages 2-6.

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Board Games

Come play some classic board games for a variety of ages: Chutes and Ladders, Candyland, Connect 4, Monopoly, Clue, Pictionary, Settlers of Catan and more!

LEGO times

LEGO Building

We supply the LEGO bricks; you bring your imagination.
Wednesdays between 1-5:30pm and Saturdays 1-3:30pm. 
Family fun for all ages.

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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Learn more about the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program here. Also take a look at some Frequently Asked Questions. Program sponsored by the Library Foundation.

Get started by picking up a book log at the library or download one here.

You can also log activity online with Beanstack.

Additional book logs: 101-200, 201-300, 301-400, 401-500, 501-600, 601-700, 701-800, 801-900, 901-1000.

YS Tech

On Demand Activities

Drop in and ask at the Youth Services desk to use Ozobots, Spheros, the Nintendo Switch, and Tablets while you are at the library.

Library of Things

Library of Things

Did you know we have three different kinds of kits you can check out? Ozobot kits, Lego Boost kits and a Family Birdwatching kit are available to check out. Click on blue link to put a hold on one today!


Five of our updated STEAM to Go! kits are ready for checkout: Animal Biology, Energy, Engineering, Friction, and Mixtures.


If you come for a visit, be sure to check out our interactive map and Mancala game!