Children's Services

Featured Events

Kids Sewing Workshop - Click here for more info

Story Times @ DeSoto Public Library

Book Babies Story Time - click for more info


Toddler Time flyer - Click for more info Opens in new window

Story Time flyer - Click for more info Opens in new window

Each early literacy class focuses on early childhood development and pre-reading skills, with age appropriate books, songs, and other fun activities.

  • Tuesdays are for the babies (0-18 months) with a focus on baby and caregiver bonds and learning.
  • Wednesdays are for the Toddlers (18 months- 3 years) and will engage young ones with stories, music & movement, bubbles, and play.
  • Thursdays are for pre-Schoolers with phonic fun and features Otis, the puppet and crafts for 3-6 year olds.

Registration is not required for groups less than 10.

After School Entrichment Tuesdays - Click for more info

Game Dazy After School Entrichment Tuesdays - Click for more info

Lego Club After School Entrichment Tuesdays - Click for more info

Award-Winning Book Lists

Each year a committee of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies the best of the best in children's books, recordings, and videos.

TLA Texas Bluebonnet Award Winners
A unique program that encourages reading for pleasure by selecting 20 books of high literary quality and interest.

Newberry Medal Award Winners
The Newbery Medal honors the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

Caldecott Medal Award Winners
The Caldecott Medal honors the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.

Coretta Scott King Award Winners
The Coretta Scott King Book Award honors African American authors and illustrators for outstanding inspirational and educational contribution.