Youth – What’s New

See what's new from the Youth Department at the Bloomfield Township Public Library.

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The first in a new series of posts in which Youth Services mascot Ted E. Bear brings you updates on the library’s renovation project!

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Registration is now open for the first fall session of Baby Story Time, Toddler Story Time (now offered on Thursdays OR Fridays!), and Preschool Story Time.

Large brown teddy bear with a cream-colored snout and an ID badge sits in front of bookshelves filled with colorful children’s books.

Hey, everyone! It’s your friendly library mascot, Ted E. Bear, here to tell you a little bit about the changes you’re going to see soon in your favorite place to discover!

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The 2026 Summer Reading Challenge ends on August 7. All logging of days read for treasure chest prizes and raffle prize entries must be completed by 6:30pm on Friday, August 7. The last day to redeem prizes earned during the challenge is Sunday, August 16.

Cover of "The Neverending Story" DVD, featuring the Childlike Empress and other characters from the film.

Grownups–you may be familiar with all of the current movies and TV shows you can check out on DVD from the Youth Services department, but did you know that we have lots of classics from YOUR youth to share with your family? Check out some of these great picks and introduce a new generation to your old favorites!

What we are reading, listening to, and watching

A book cover of shadowy figures with bear-like ears holding a lantern as they walk through a dark landscape of trees and mountains.
Monsters
Four illustrated children’s book covers in a grid under the heading “I Fiction Read-a-Likes” with the “Elephant & Piggie” label at the top.
“Elephant and Piggie” I Fiction Reads
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The Lions’ Run
Cover of rock formations with faces in a dark cave.
Stalactite and Stalagmite: A Big Tale from a Little Cave
Cover of a yellow chicken with her hands on her hips in front of a grassy background.
Lena the Chicken (But Really a Dinosaur!)
Four science fiction books for kids arranged in a grid with a central text banner.
Middle Grade “Star Wars” Reads
Collage-style cover with vintage objects, leaves, and children standing on a dock above water.
Higher Ground
Four Early Reader books arranged in a grid with a central text banner.
Early Reader Fiction for National Reading Month!