{"id":679,"date":"2018-09-06T13:52:55","date_gmt":"2018-09-06T13:52:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8dc2651e5e.nxcli.net\/?page_id=679"},"modified":"2026-01-28T20:25:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T20:25:30","slug":"youth","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/loudonvillelibrary.org\/index.php\/youth\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth"},"content":{"rendered":"<body><p>[et_pb_section fb_built=\u201d1\u2033 admin_label=\u201dHero Section\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 use_background_color_gradient=\u201don\u201d background_color_gradient_direction=\u201d120deg\u201d background_color_gradient_stops=\u201d#000000 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%\u201d background_color_gradient_overlays_image=\u201don\u201d background_color_gradient_start=\u201d#000000\u2033 background_color_gradient_end=\u201drgba(0,0,0,0)\u201d background_image=\u201dhttps:\/\/loudonvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/header-youth.jpg\u201d custom_padding=\u201d5%||5%||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_row column_structure=\u201d1_2,1_2\u2033 admin_label=\u201dHero Area\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d1_2\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 custom_padding=\u201d|||\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d custom_padding__hover=\u201d|||\u201d][et_pb_text admin_label=\u201dTitle\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 text_font=\u201d||||||||\u201d header_font=\u201dPoppins|600|||||||\u201d header_font_size=\u201d60px\u201d header_line_height=\u201d1.2em\u201d header_2_font=\u201d||||||||\u201d background_layout=\u201ddark\u201d animation_style=\u201dfade\u201d header_font_size_tablet=\u201d\u201d header_font_size_phone=\u201d40px\u201d header_font_size_last_edited=\u201don|phone\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<h1>Youth Services<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u201d1_2\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 custom_padding=\u201d|||\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d custom_padding__hover=\u201d|||\u201d][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u201d1\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 background_color=\u201d#800600\u2033 custom_padding=\u201d59px|0px|54px|0px|false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_row column_structure=\u201d1_3,1_3,1_3\u2033 make_equal=\u201don\u201d admin_label=\u201dstaff\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d1_3\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 background_color=\u201d#efe9e4\u2033 custom_padding=\u201d|||\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d custom_padding__hover=\u201d|||\u201d][et_pb_testimonial author=\u201dBrie Haag\u201d job_title=\u201dYouth Services Lead\u201d portrait_url=\u201dhttps:\/\/loudonvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Bree.jpg\u201d quote_icon_color=\u201d#008080\u2033 admin_label=\u201dbrie\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.5\u2033 body_font_size=\u201d16px\u201d background_color=\u201d#efe9e4\u2033 box_shadow_style_image=\u201dpreset3\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<p>I believe the library is more than just books and computers. Libraries are a place where children gather to explore, interact and grow.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u201d1_3\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 background_color=\u201d#efe9e4\u2033 custom_padding=\u201d|||\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d custom_padding__hover=\u201d|||\u201d][et_pb_testimonial author=\u201dCaitlin Petrie\u201d job_title=\u201dYouth Services Assistant\u201d portrait_url=\u201dhttps:\/\/loudonvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/caitlin-youth.png\u201d quote_icon_color=\u201d#800600\u2033 admin_label=\u201dtessa\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.5\u2033 body_font_size=\u201d16px\u201d background_color=\u201d#efe9e4\u2033 box_shadow_style_image=\u201dpreset3\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<p>The library was truly a highlight of my teen years! My hope is for today\u2019s teens to see the library as a community hub for growing friendships, mentorships, and a springboard for lifelong reading and learning.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u201d1_3\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 background_color=\u201d#efe9e4\u2033 custom_padding=\u201d|||\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d custom_padding__hover=\u201d|||\u201d][et_pb_testimonial author=\u201dCindy Smith\u201d job_title=\u201dYouth Services Assistant\u201d portrait_url=\u201dhttps:\/\/loudonvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cindy2.png\u201d quote_icon_color=\u201d#800600\u2033 admin_label=\u201dtessa\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.5\u2033 body_font_size=\u201d16px\u201d background_color=\u201d#efe9e4\u2033 box_shadow_style_image=\u201dpreset3\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<p>As a lifelong lover of books and reading, I enjoy introducing our youngest patrons to the excitement of reading and all the library has to offer.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u201d1\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 background_color=\u201d#efe9e4\u2033 custom_padding=\u201d0px|0px|14px|0px|false|false\u201d top_divider_style=\u201dwaves2\u2033 top_divider_color=\u201d#800600\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u201d1\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 background_color=\u201d#efe9e4\u2033 min_height=\u201d362px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d54px|0px|3px|0px|false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_row column_structure=\u201d2_5,3_5\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d2_5\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 custom_padding=\u201d|||\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d custom_padding__hover=\u201d|||\u201d][et_pb_image src=\u201dhttps:\/\/loudonvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/AWE-sm.jpg\u201d title_text=\u201dAWE Computer\u201d url=\u201dhttp:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/library_account\u201d url_new_window=\u201don\u201d align_tablet=\u201dcenter\u201d align_phone=\u201d\u201d align_last_edited=\u201don|desktop\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.4\u2033 box_shadow_style=\u201dpreset2\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u201d3_5\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 custom_padding=\u201d|||\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d custom_padding__hover=\u201d|||\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.24.2\u2033 header_font=\u201d|600|||||||\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<h1>AWE Learning<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.24.2\u2033 text_font=\u201d||||||||\u201d text_font_size=\u201d18px\u201d ul_font=\u201d||||||||\u201d ul_font_size=\u201d18px\u201d ul_line_height=\u201d1.6em\u201d header_font=\u201d||||||||\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<p>Our AWE Learning computers are in the ticket booth behind the Flxible Bus.<\/p>\n<p>They have 85+ STREAM-aligned (science, technology, reading, engineering, art &amp; 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The simple and enjoyable act of sharing books helps your child learn pre-reading skills such as understanding the sounds letters make, developing a bigger vocabulary and building background knowledge. These are all important skills that help prepare your child for learning to read and entering kindergarten.<\/p>\n<p>The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a fun, exciting and a free way to start your child on the path to success. Any child ages birth to five can participate. Stop in today and register your child or use our <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/oZrzy9zR7YeJ32LKA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online signup form<\/a>. You can print the <a href=\"https:\/\/loudonvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/booktracking.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1,000 Book Tracking Sheet<\/a> here.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u201d1\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 background_color=\u201d#efe9e4\u2033 custom_padding=\u201d54px|0px|3px|0px|false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_row column_structure=\u201d2_5,3_5\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d2_5\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 custom_padding=\u201d|||\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d custom_padding__hover=\u201d|||\u201d][et_pb_image src=\u201dhttps:\/\/loudonvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/card_opt.jpg\u201d title_text=\u201dLoudonville Public Library Card\u201d align_tablet=\u201dcenter\u201d align_phone=\u201d\u201d align_last_edited=\u201don|desktop\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.4\u2033 box_shadow_style=\u201dpreset2\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u201d3_5\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 custom_padding=\u201d|||\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d custom_padding__hover=\u201d|||\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 header_font=\u201d|600|||||||\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<h1>Educator Cards<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 text_font=\u201d||||||||\u201d text_font_size=\u201d18px\u201d ul_font=\u201d||||||||\u201d ul_font_size=\u201d18px\u201d ul_line_height=\u201d1.6em\u201d header_font=\u201d||||||||\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]Educator cards are available for classroom teachers, student teachers, parents who home school, tutors, and daycare providers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All materials are checked out for a loan period of six weeks, with the exception of DVDs, Blu-Rays, KITS and Launchpads, which have a loan period of one week. All library materials can be reserved.<\/li>\n<li>Educator cards allow for 150 items to be checked out.<\/li>\n<li>Educator cards do not receive late fees. However, educators are responsible for any missing or damaged materials.<\/li>\n<li>Please remember that the educator card is for school\/educational purposes only and is not for personal use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 custom_padding=\u201d|||\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d custom_padding__hover=\u201d|||\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 text_font=\u201d||||||||\u201d text_font_size=\u201d18px\u201d ul_font=\u201d||||||||\u201d ul_font_size=\u201d18px\u201d ul_line_height=\u201d1.6em\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]School loans allow you to request subject area sets or class sets of one title for classroom use.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0To request a school loan, please fill out the School Loan Request form completely and return it to the Youth Services Department in person, via fax or email, preferably at least 14 days before pick-up.\n<ul>\n<li>The more time we have to gather materials, the more quality and quantity we will be able to offer you in your school loan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>School loans will be held for one week from the specified \u201cdate of pick-up\u201d and will then be returned to the collection.<\/li>\n<li>We can also hold subject sets in the library for student research purposes. Please let us know when your assignment will start and end and we will pull and bring in material for students to ensure they have material for their subject areas research.\n<ul>\n<li>The assignment sheets you provide your students are very helpful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u201d1\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 background_color=\u201d#efe9e4\u2033 custom_padding=\u201d7px|0px|54px|0px|false|false\u201d bottom_divider_style=\u201dwaves2\u2033 bottom_divider_color=\u201d#800600\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u201d1\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 custom_padding=\u201d54px|0px|14px|0px|false|false\u201d top_divider_style=\u201dwaves2\u2033 top_divider_color=\u201d#800600\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u201d1\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_row column_structure=\u201d2_5,3_5\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d2_5\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 custom_padding=\u201d|||\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d custom_padding__hover=\u201d|||\u201d][et_pb_image src=\u201dhttps:\/\/loudonvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/3-for-me.jpg\u201d title_text=\u201d3 For Me Library Card\u201d align_tablet=\u201dcenter\u201d align_phone=\u201d\u201d align_last_edited=\u201don|desktop\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.4\u2033 box_shadow_style=\u201dpreset2\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u201d3_5\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 custom_padding=\u201d|||\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d custom_padding__hover=\u201d|||\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 header_font=\u201d|600|||||||\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<h1>3 for Me Cards<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 text_font=\u201d||||||||\u201d text_font_size=\u201d18px\u201d ul_font=\u201d||||||||\u201d ul_font_size=\u201d18px\u201d ul_line_height=\u201d1.6em\u201d header_font=\u201d||||||||\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]The Library issues student cards to every LPEVSD student in the district known as a \u201c3 for Me\u201d card.<\/p>\n<p>A \u201c3 for Me\u201d card will allow students to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>check out up to three (3) print items at a time, including items requested from another library through our holds system;<\/li>\n<li>have complete access to all e-media owned by the Loudonville Public Library including databases, and Ohio Digital Library;<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">NO overdue fines<\/span> on items checked out on the cards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 custom_padding=\u201d|||\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d custom_padding__hover=\u201d|||\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 text_font=\u201d||||||||\u201d text_font_size=\u201d18px\u201d ul_font=\u201d||||||||\u201d ul_font_size=\u201d18px\u201d ul_line_height=\u201d1.6em\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]Students will be responsible for lost and damaged items. Each lost or damaged item will reduce the number of possible checkouts by one (1) until such time as the lost or damaged item is paid for. For example, a student checks out three books, and one is chewed on by their dog. They may continue to check out two items on their card until they pay for the damaged book. Once the book is paid for, they may check out three items again.<\/p>\n<p>Students who wish to have a regular full-access library card may still have one, with a parent or guardian signature. A \u201c3 for Me\u201d card does not replace a full library card. 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