Librarian leads children in movement exercise

Serving All Youth

Library Social Story for Children

We are going to the library! Let’s get ready for our trip together.

exterior of Angeles Mesa branch library

Many people think of the library as a big building with lots of books, and that is true, but there is really so much more to learn about the library.


Lots of people use the library for lots of different reasons.

person takes book from shelf
adult in wheelchair reads book at library table
parent and child use library computer

Some people visit the library to check out books, movies, or other items. Some people visit the library to study or work on a computer.

Librarian leads children in movement exercise
young child and parent play with toys at library
group of people enter doors to Octavia Lab

Some people visit the library to go to programs or do activities. Some people visit the library to get out of the heat or rain, or for a place to rest and use the bathroom.


It is important for everyone who visits the library to respect the library and everyone in the library.

Here are some ways we can do that…

Kids play together on the floor of library

Use a quiet voice

child holds book

Walk or move slowly

Parent helps baby in stroller hold book

Be gentle with books and other materials


Some items in the library can be checked out with a library card to take home, but others need to stay at the library.

If you are not sure if an item can be checked out, a library worker can tell you.

Kid holds stack of books at the library
family checks out books at circulation desk

There are many people who work at the library who can help us or answer questions. Library workers always wear an ID badge, and you can usually find them sitting at the desk or walking around in the library.

Librarian shows person books
librarian holds up book in storytime

The library is a public place, which means that all people are welcome there.

kid reading book
family stands between bookshelves
young child holds up book