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.

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!

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

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!

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.

Make sure to join us for storytime at the library! We have different programs on different days, so there are many options to choose from! Mondays Baby Storytime – 9:30 am-10:00 am. For ages 0-2 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays, and more, followed by playtime.

Join us for our annual Halloween celebration on Friday, October 29 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am!  We will have a few stories and games, followed by trick or treating around the library!  For children of all ages with their caregivers. Costumes are welcome!  No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome!