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Kids’ Clothing Exchange: October 2023

HOW DOES IT WORK? Bring in clean (washed), gently-used children’s clothes, sizes newborn through 20, or children’s shoes. For clothing or shoes donated, you will receive a ticket to swap for a different article of clothing or pair of shoes at the exchange.

Categories: Adult, All Ages, Children, Teen & Tween
Library Card Sign Up Month

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!

Come in and sign up for a new library card! During the month of September, kids up to age 12 will receive a goody bag when they get or use their library card!

Categories: Children
Fine Free

WE’RE GOING FINE FREE!

The Gates Public Library values the elimination of barriers for our young patrons and is a strong advocate for literacy and education. We believe creating positive library experiences…

Categories: All Ages, Children, Teen & Tween
memorial day closure

Closed Monday, May 29, 2023

The Gates Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 30th with our regular hours. As always, our book drop…

Categories: Adult, All Ages, Children, Teen & Tween
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Diaper Drive: May 15 – June 19

Did you know: 1 in 3 families in the US experience diaper need? Because of this, the Gates Public Library is once again partnering with The Junior League of Rochester Diaper Bank to host another Diaper Drive.

Categories: Adult, All Ages, Children, Teen & Tween
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Kids’ Clothing Exchange

As a part of the #TheGreatGiveBack2022, the Gates Public Library will be hosting a kids’ clothing exchange! How does it work? You bring in clean (washed), gently-used children’s clothes, sizes newborn through 20, or children’s shoes.

Categories: Children
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Read with Pride!

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! Be sure to check out our numerous book displays (for all ages!) in the library. We’re also sharing a Read With Pride Booklist!

Categories: Children
Book Week

Children’s Book Week

May 2-8 is Children’s Book Week! Celebrate Children’s Book Week with us by collecting a new bookmark each day…

Categories: Children
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Recycle Your Crayons Here!

In partnership with Walt Disney Elementary School, we are now a Crayon Collection location for your recycled crayons! Bring your crayons to the jar at the entrance of the Children’s Department and we’ll send them on to their next adventure!

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Congratulations, Miss Hannah!

After almost 12 years at the Gates Public Library, Miss Hannah will be leaving us to start a new job! Her last day with us will be on Tuesday April 5th. She will be holding one last storytime that morning at 10:15 am.

Categories: Children