Programs for Kids

Reading is Fundamental (RIF)

Founded in 1966, Reading is Fundamental is the oldest and largest children's and family nonprofit literacy organization in the United States. RIF prepares and motivates children to read by delivering free books and literacy resources to children through the 6th grade. Home schooled children may also participate in this program by contacting the library.

Scheduling Storytime will follow the Perry School System calendar.

No programs during school holidays or school vacation. Programs will be cancelled if Perry Schools are closed for inclement weather or if the City of Perry closes the library due to unforeseen circumstances.

Please check PIN and Facebook for closing information or call the library 580-336-7300.

Storytime for Children

Make Storytime enjoyable for all–

• Stay with your child during the program.
• Arrive a few minutes early to get into the mode.
• Remove children who become disruptive.
• Help your child understand that we’ll be reading books, singing songs and dancing around.
• Bring that library card because after all the fun is a great time to check out books! If you do not have one, we will be happy to make one.

Photo Policy

We often take pictures at library events to use in library publicity materials and on our website. If you do not want us to use a picture of you or your child, please tell a librarian prior to the event.

CU@ST Storytime

Designed for 5—12 year-olds and their parents or caregivers. Stories are longer and the activities are more complex. Children must be able to sit still for a longer period of time. Storytime is one (1) hour long.

CU@ST is a free service of the Perry Carnegie Library. It is an opportunity for parents or caregivers to introduce children to reading and language in a fun way. During CU@ST, children have an opportunity to do activities that promote development and learning. All programs are designed for parents to participate with their children.

Toddler Storytime

Designed for 2 to 4 year-olds and their parents or caregivers. Stories are a little longer and the activities are more complex. Children must be able to sit still for a longer period of time. Storytime is 30 minutes long.

Toddler Storytime is a free service of the Perry Carnegie Library. It is an opportunity for parents or caregivers to introduce children to reading and language in a fun way. During Family Storytime, children have an opportunity to do activities that promote development and learning. All programs are designed for parents to participate with their children.

Book Babies Storytime

Designed for children 0—24 months and their parents or caregivers. Book Babies consists of a combination of short stories, music, and finger plays.

This is a free service of the Perry Carnegie Library. It is an opportunity for parents to introduce their infants to reading and language in a fun way. Recent research has shown that infants are born learning. Hearing music, songs, and voices speaking; looking at images in books and observing movement; participating in movement are all activities which stimulate the growth and development of their brains.

PACE Storytime

Designed for mixed-ages audiences with younger children present. Stories are longer and the activities are more complex. Children must be able to sit still for a longer period of time. Storytime is one (1) hour.

PACE Storytime is a free service of the Perry Carnegie Library. It is an opportunity for parents or caregivers to introduce children to reading and language in a fun way. During PACE Storytime, children have an opportunity to do activities that promote development and learning. All programs are designed for parents to participate with their children.

Summer Reading Program for Children

Find out more about our Summer Reading Program. This brochure includes a full list of themes as well as information about what day of the week your children should attend based on their age.

Scholastic Book Fair

Held annually in June. Here’s more about the Scholastic Book Fair.