CHILDREN & YOUTH DEPARTMENT

W.G. Rhea Public Library has monthly on-going children and youth programming such as:

Lego Club- meets every second Monday at 3:30.

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Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead- meets every Tuesday at 3:15 (snacks provided).

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Preschool Story Hour w/ S.T.E.A.M. learning-

meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

Museum to Go is our new digital content platform, providing activities, artifact 'behind the scenes' information, and links to stream a planetarium show and 2D versions of some of the documentaries playing in the Giant Screen Theater!

The Harry Potter At Home hub is where you’ll find all the latest magical treats to keep you occupied - including special contributions from Bloomsbury and Scholastic, nifty magical craft videos (teach your friends how to draw a Niffler!), fun articles, quizzes, puzzles and plenty more for first-time readers, as well as those already familiar with the wizarding world. We’re casting a Banishing Charm on boredom!

STEM Universe is a growing professional learning network for STEM educators. From resources to classroom activity videos, our community offers relevant content to educators who need help learning teaching strategies or are just looking for a few expert tips to help them thrive. Our resources are contributed by incredible educators and STEM leaders from all over the world, each one sharing their own unique experiences.

W.G. Rhea Public Library has added RBdigital comics to its offering. Patrons of our library now have access to hundreds of comics and graphic novels on RBdigital mobile apps and web browsers.

Patrons of all ages will find something to love in this new collection—from Disney Comics’ beloved characters and stories such as Frozen, Lion King, Star Wars, and Mickey Mouse, to Marvel Comics’ blockbusters Captain Marvel, Spiderman, The Avengers, and X-Men. RBdigital Comics also features other popular titles from top brands, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Hellboy, Transformers, Ghostbusters, and My Little Pony.

Patrons can check out comics as an entire volume (30-day checkout period)—rather than having to check out each individual issue—and can instantly read checked-out comics on the RBdigital app or desktop browser.

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The mission of Governor's Early Literacy Foundation (GELF) is to strengthen early literacy in Tennessee. In partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, GELF gives all preschoolers in Tennessee the opportunity to receive books in the mail at no cost to families. Our vision is a Tennessee where all children have access to the resources, guidance and support they need to become lifelong learners.