From birth to high school graduate, Alexander County Library’s Youth Services department has programs for all ages.
Visit https://nckids.overdrive.com/ for access to e-Books for kids.
Visit https://nckidslevelup.overdrive.com/for access to e-Books for older kids.
Preschool Story Time
Preschool Story Time
Story times are offered for children ages birth to 5 years old at the Main Library, Bethlehem, and Stony Point Branches. Come and join us for fun stories (and more!) each week. No reservations are necessary.
Main Library – Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00am
Bethlehem Branch – Mondays at 10:00am
Story Time Tuesday
Stony Point Branch – Tuesdays at 3:30pm
Big Readers (not yet teens) and Teen Programs
TEEN SURVEY! https://forms.gle/1Bpd2hpkQXCgcKWt7
Creativity and learning opportunities abound for youth and teens in Alexander County with the various programs available in which to participate!
STEM project days for elementary and middle grades.
Teen Craft – monthly craft, just for teens. Alternates with…
Future Ready Teens – adulting skills, also just for teens.
Teen Programs Rock!
What would you like to do at your library? Book club? Writing or art? Literary themed events? Anime/Manga club? Game nights? Let your librarians know what you’re interested in doing, and we’ll find ways to make programs happen.
Homeschool
Bethlehem Branch Homeschool Group
Future events at the Main Library.
Watch the website, Facebook, and Instagram for events and programs. Don’t forget to pick up a calendar at the library.
Important links for parents –
http://www.alexanderchildren.org/
Visit the Alexander County Partnership for Children for early childhood resources. Macaroni Kid – Lists events and activities for children around the area. https://hickory.macaronikid.com/
Summer Reading
“Unearth a Story,” with Summer Reading 2026 at Alexander County Library, Bethlehem Branch, and Stony Point Branch.
Summer reading is available each year at your branch of Alexander County Library, June-August! Sign up at your branch. Available for county youth ages birth to this year’s high school graduates and adults of all ages. Pick up a summer reading goody bag after after kickoff while supplies last.
Summer 2026 – Unearth A Story