Youth Activity Center (YAC)
Storytimes • Youth Programs • Pop-Up Activities • Sensory Play • Dancing
Youth Play Area
Sail Boat Theater • Puppets • Comfy Seating • Board Books • Beginning Readers • Books for All Ages
Youth Technology
AWE Computer Stations for pre-school to school age
Safe learning environment
Age specific content for youth
Supports early literacy through games
Mouse and touch screen
Youth Computers loaded with Windows and Microsoft Office
Teen Lounge
Books & magazines
Book to DVD collection
Board games
Computers
Games & Puzzles
Apples after-school
Outdoor Play Area
Located on the Northeast corner of the library property
Designed for ages 5-12 years old
Outdoor seating and picnic tables
Swings, climbing elements, and a slide
Nature observation areas
Shaded and open play areas
Paved walkways around rain garden to the library
Open year round
Grandma Geri’s Children’s Garden
Play in our fenced in wonderland filled with musical instruments, a magical kaleidoscope and of course a waterfall pond. The garden is named in memory of Geri Lester, a long time resident of Charlevoix. Thanks to a generous donation by local patrons, Mike and Rhea Dow, the garden has experienced a complete renovation with new plants, shrubs; in addition to, a new “sound garden” with musical instruments, a renovated water feature, and a variety of whimsical sculptures and interactive experiences. The Tree Arch that welcomes you into the garden was donated by Craig and Debbie Mann. The drum set was donated by Kiwanis of Charlevoix, wind sculpture by former library employee, Julie Burgess, and the musical flower bells were donated by Mason and Lynne Rosenthal. There is also a child sized picnic table donated by the Evening Garden Club of Charlevoix. When there is not a jazz concert or program going on in the garden, patrons can relax in the Adirondack chairs, enjoy a picnic on the wooden benches or the child sized picnic table, read in a hammock, take a ride down the slide, or play a song in the musical instrument area. A Guide of the Gardens is available at the Circulation Desk.