Youth Services

Services for Families, Kids, and Teens

Wright Library offers a range of services to support the educational needs of children and teens:

• Book Buddies: connects teen volunteers with reluctant K-3rd grade readers for reading practice and encouragement.
• Hoopla, Kanopy Kids, and Ohio Digital Library: access bountiful audiobooks, chapter books, picture books, easy readers, read-alongs, animated story books, music, movies, magazines and more. All you need is a Wright Library library card or eCard.
• Teen Volunteer Program: become a volunteer and earn community service hours while supporting your community.
• Doorway to Dayton Pass: Borrow a 3-day family pass to explore Dayton's most enriching activities! Passes include the Dayton Art Institute, Aullwood Audubon Center, and Dayton History/Carillon Historical Park. Reserve Doorway to Dayton passes in the online catalog.

Teacher Library Cards and Collections

Wright Library supports educators' needs by offering a special card for professional use. Home educators and school teachers can apply for a Teacher's Library Card, which allows for longer loan periods, higher item limits, and some fine forgiveness. Please see the Teacher Library Cards page for the full policy and to complete an application, or request a Teacher Collection.

Youth Storytimes

Find a Youth Storytime that's right for your little ones.

• Baby Storytime (ages 0-18 months)
• Terrific Tales (ages 3-5 years)
• Books & Blocks (ages 18-36 months)

Crafty Kids

Geared towards pre-school - grade 3

Every Saturday morning, craft supplies and directions are available in Youth Services to encourage families with young children to create together. Crafts are a great way to engage in early literacy skills, as families read directions and talk about what they are making. Enthusiastic young patrons look forward to this weekly activity! 

Drop in any time starting at 10:00 a.m. while supplies last.

See the Calendar for Crafty Kids dates.

Tween Hangout

Grades 4-7

Play games, make crafts, and hang out with friends on Tuesday afternoons. 

See the Calendar for Tween Hangout dates and times.

Teen Exam Break

Grades 7-12

At the end of each semester (May and December), find a place at Wright Library to relax and recharge between exams. Get a bite to eat, enjoy relaxing activities, connect with school mates, or find a quiet spot to study. Therapy dogs are also on hand for some prime petting time. Made possible with funds from the Wright Memorial Library Foundation. 

See the Calendar for Teen Exam Break dates and times.

Teen Summer Hangout

Grades 7-12

Each summer, find a place at Wright Library for games, activities, and hanging out with friends on Wednesday afternoons. 

See the Calendar for Teen Summer Hangout dates and times.

Paws to Read

Grades K-6

Reading to a therapy dog promotes a positive association with reading - benefitting readers of every ability. Participants must be able to read independently. Sessions are limited to 15-minutes per child, please. 

Register your child(ren) by calling Youth Services at 937-294-7171, or stop by the Youth Services Desk on the Park Level. We will accept walk-ins on the day of the program pending availability.

See the Calendar for Paws to Read dates and times.

Holiday Crafts for Kids

Children's Crafts geared towards ages 6-11 | All Ages Crafts open to all

Join us at Wright Library for make-and-take seasonal crafts to decorate your home or give as gifts. All materials supplied.

• JANUARY - Winter Crafts for All Ages 
• FEBRUARY - Valentines Day Crafts for Kids 
• MARCH - St. Patrick's Day Crafts for Kids 
• APRIL - Spring Crafts for All Ages 
• MAY - Mother's Day Crafts for Kids 
• JUNE - Father's Day Crafts for Kids 
• JULY - Summer Crafts for All Ages 
• OCTOBER - Halloween Crafts or Kids 
• NOVEMBER - Fall Crafts for All Ages 
• NOVEMBER - Holiday Crafts for Kids 
• NOVEMBER - Holiday Cards for the Troops (all ages) 
• DECEMBER - Winter Crafts for Kids

See the Calendar for Crafting dates and times.

Library Ambassadors

Grades K-6

Each fall, Library Ambassadors are selected from Oakwood's K-6 students based on their outstanding achievements in Wright Library's Summer Reading Club. 

Learn how to become a Library Ambassador.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library for Ohio

Ages 0-5 years

Any child from birth up to age 5 is eligible to receive a new book in the mail each month at no cost to you. 

Sign up for the Imagination Library.

Renaissance Accelerated Reader Book Find

Grades K-12

Renaissance helps educators accelerate learning for all children and adults of all ability levels and ethnic and social backgrounds, worldwide - both inside and outside the classroom.  Try the Accelerated Reader Book Find - "Quick Search" an individual title or use "Advanced Search" to generate a list of titles that fit your specific needs.

Please note: the library does not own every book found on the Accelerated Reader Book Find, but we are happy to try and connect you to other sources.

Wright Reads Newsletters

All Ages

Sign up to receive Wright Reads Newsletters - full of book recommendations based on your interests.