Welcome, Parents...

We wish to welcome you and your children to the Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library.  We hope that the resources on this page will help you and your children use and enjoy the library!

parenting Books and DVDs available at the library:

We are currently working to expand upon our collection of parenting books and DVDs.  We have recently purchased books on topics as diverse as pregnancy, autism, ADHD, pre-maturity, toilet training, sending a child to college, adoption, children of lesbians and gays, ways to keep toddlers occupied and discipline techniques.  We continue to expand upon this collection.  If you have any suggestions for additional types of materials to purchase, please contact Karen Burd.

programs at the library:

We offer many programs for both children and adults.  For information about what is currently going on, or planned for the near future, please see our calendar of events.

are you the parent, family member or friend of a preemie?

• Check out our extensive page of resources, just for you!

accelerated readers and guided readers:

Lists are available at the library to help you find books.  If you already know the book you are looking for, check the library catalog to if we own it.

looking for parenting advice online?

• FamilyEducation.com: Provides loads of information about education and children's developmental stages.  Includes pregnancy to age 18.
   
• Parent Center.com:  Parenting information for parent of children aged 2 -8.
   
• Baby Center.com:  Information about your baby's development from pregnancy through 24 months.  Subscribe to weekly emails while you are pregnant!