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Children's Resources

Discover free programs throughout the year for children aged birth–2nd grade. Check the calendar of events for details on storytimes, STEM activities, movies, and much more! If you have questions, please call 812-937-7170 or email our youth librarian, Abby Galyan at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

We have many free programs, events and services for children and their families. Children can get help with their homework or take part in summer learning programs. We offer story times for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. We also offer homeschool help and resources for parents, caregivers and teachers in their work with children. There are always new ways for youth and their families to stay engaged! 

Our children's collection includes materials for ages birth-2nd grade including board books, picture books, early readers, first chapter books, fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, audiobooks, playaway view, playaways, wonderbooks, DVDs, and book kits. We also have an extensive eLibrary collection! To learn more about how we choose materials, see our Collection Development Policy.

Register for Summer Reading (Adult, YA or Youth) at https://lincolnheritage.beanstack.org/  Or download the Beanstack Tracker App from either the iTunes Store or Google Play Store.

If you do not have internet access: 
Youth: Please contact Ms. Abby at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.;   Adult: Please contact the circulation desks at either branch.

Virtual LIVE Tale Time Story Time & Craft (children ages 0-2nd grade only)
This is our traditional story time with a fun craft for the kids!  Ms. Abby will be reading an animal story and showing you how to create the weekly craft.  You will be picking up the craft kits at Kick-Off.  This program will take place LIVE on Facebook starting Wednesday, June 9th at 11:00 a.m. and runs through July 7th.
Week 1 Wednesday, June 9th: Farm Animals: Rabbit Puppet; Week 2 Wednesday, June 16th: Arctic Animals: Easter Egg Narwhal; Week 3 Wednesday, June 23rd: Safari Animals: Recycled Magazine Lion; Week 4 Wednesday, June 30th: Ocean Animals: Pipe Cleaner Ocean Scene; Week 5 Wednesday, July 7th: Forest Animals: Paper Bag Otter

Dale & Chrisney: In-Person Outdoor Adventures (all ages)
Outdoor Adventures is a chance to gather outside and have some fun at the libraries.  Many activities are planned (animal yoga, pet parades, obstacle courses, and chalk & bubble play days.)  The programs will be at Dale on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. and at Chrisney on Thursdays at 2:00 p.m.  Outdoor Adventures will be held behind the Dale Branch, while at the Chrisney Branch it will be held under the pavilion. If it is raining, it will be rescheduled for later that week.

Outdoor Adventures: Pet Parade (all ages)
Dale: Monday, June 21st at 10:00 a.m.
Chrisney: Thursday, July 1st at 2:00 p.m.
Bring your own pets to the library and get ready to parade them around the parking lot. Dress them up, perform a trick, or just smile and have fun showing off your pet. If you do not have a pet feel free to bring your favorite stuffed pet to walk in the parade.

Outdoor Adventures: Animal Yoga (all ages)
Chrisney: Thursday, June 10th at 2:00 p.m.
Dale: Monday, June 14th at 10:00 a.m.
Let's all pretend to be different animals and move like them during our fun yoga program. We will be posing and acting out animal movements. Bring a towel or yoga mat. 

Outdoor Adventures: Chalk & Bubbles (all ages)
Dale: Monday, June 28th at 10:00 a.m.
Chrisney: Thursday, July 8th at 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy the great outdoors with chalk and bubbles. All materials will be provided. Drop by and see us at either location.

Outdoor Adventures: Obstacle Course (all ages)
Dale: Tuesday, July 6th at 10:00 a.m.
Chrisney: Thursday, June 24th at 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy the great outdoors going through the obstacle course at either library location. Drop by and play.

*Due to Covid-19, if Spencer County is in “Blue” we are allowed to have the outdoor programs.  If the county moves to “Yellow” the decision will be made by the Health Department.  If the county is “Orange” or “Red” we will NOT hold outdoor programs.  

Dale: In-Person Grand Prize Entry Days (all ages) While you are at the Scholastic Book Fair at the Dale Branch, the children will have an opportunity to vote for the grand prizes that they would want to win.  A display of the prizes will be set up inside the Fair. Each child will earn one entry for each week they completed this year’s reading challenge. Children will receive their Grand Prize entry tickets and completion certificates from Ms. Abby at that time.

Huntingburg Pool: In-Person Grand Prize Pool Party (youth -0-18 yrs - who finished all five weeks of the reading challenge): Saturday, July 24 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.  at the Huntingburg Community Pool to celebrate all the finishers of this year’s summer reading challenge!  Golden tickets will be handed out at the Book Fair by Ms. Abby. Please bring your Golden Ticket to the pool for entry. Parents must stay with their summer readers and are encouraged to swim too! Life guards will be poolside for your safety.    

COVID Rules
*Due to Covid-19, if Spencer County is in “Blue” we are allowed to have the outdoor programs.  If the county moves to “Yellow” the decision will be made by the Health Department.  If the county is “Orange” or “Red” we will NOT hold outdoor programs.  

Dale & Chrisney: In-Person Outside Movies (all ages)
We will be showing two outside movies this summer. Please bring blankets and your own snacks to enjoy during the movies!  The Chrisney movie “Rio” rated G will be shown on Thursday, June 17th showing will be in the grass by the outdoor pavilion. The Dale movie will be shown on Monday, June 28th “Rio 2” rated G.  The movie will be shown between the Library and the Community Center in Dale.  Both movies will be start at 7:45 p.m. and will end close to 9:30 p.m. If it is raining, the movie will be rescheduled as soon as possible.
*Due to Covid-19, if Spencer County is in “Blue” we are allowed to have the outdoor programs.  If the county moves to “Yellow” the decision will be made by the Health Department.  If the county is “Orange” or “Red” we will NOT hold outdoor programs.  

Dale & Chrisney: In-Person Scholastic Book Fair (all ages) We will be hosting a HUGE Scholastic Book Fair from July 12th-24th.  Each child will earn $1 for each week that they complete the reading challenge on Beanstack or using the paper log.  Also, children who participated last summer will FINALLY get to spend their dollars from last summer.  So you could potentially have $10 in free books from both years of Summer Reading!  

Chrisney:  Scholastic Book Fair will be held on Thursday, July 8th from 2:30-5:30 p.m
Dale: Scholastic Book Fair starts on Monday, July 12th through Saturday, July 24th Daily at 9:15 a.m. until 15 minutes before the library closes each day.  

LHPL Pen Pal Club
Join our LHPL Pen Pal Club for our local Homebound & Nursing Home Residents. For ages 7 yrs. & up Simply request an application and we will match you with a pen pal. You can write your letters at the library or at home. Simply sharing a handwritten note, a funny story or your favorite poem, you can make a senior feel connected with their community and overcome any feeling of loneliness they may be experiencing.  Registration forms, letter templates and free envelopes are available at LHPL.  To register, please email Justine Thomas at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Your message or hand-written note is a simple gesture that can go a long way and will make a Senior’s day. We will mail them. So, no cost to you.

Chrisney: StoryWalk® 
This is for all ages. Stroll the 1/2-mile walk between the Chrisney Branch and Chrisney Elementary. Who doesn't love getting exercise while reading a funny story along the way. Enjoyable for the entire family. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy under our solar paneled pavilion.

Books by Month on the Storywalk:
June: "The Snail and the Whale" by Julia Donaldson 
July: "Grumpy Monkey" by Suzanne Lang

This activity is for readers of all ages. Take a walk around the Dale Branch starting at the back patio near the Dale Community Center. On Monday, April 23, 2018 Lincoln Heritage Public Library dedicated an outdoor story walk with a ribbon cutting in memory of former library director, Karen Moran, who passed away in 2017. Karen served as the library director from 1997-2008. The inaugural story was Karen's favorite book "Heidi".

Books by Month on the Storywalk:
June/July: "The View at The Zoo" by  Kathleen Long Bostrom