Children's Services

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless. Read any book to your baby, infant and/or toddler.
The goal is to read 1,000 books before your precious one starts kindergarten.
Download or pick up a reading journal at the Putnam Public Library,
and every time your child reaches the goal of 100 books he/she will receive a FREE book!

Awe Early Literacy Stations

The Children's Room has three computers designed especially for Pre-K to third grade users.
These durable, child-friendly computers are loaded with more than forty top-rated developmental
software titles in a full range of curriculum areas such as reading, writing, phonics and more.

Check out these websites!

Awesome Library
Brightly: Helping Parents Grow Lifelong Readers
Parent's Guide to Fentanyl
Protecting Children from Online Drug Dealers
Putnam Elementary School
Resources for Families in Northeast Connecticut from the Northeast Early Childhood Council (2023)