Children's Programs & Events

The diverse array of on-demand programs and events at the Lillian Dixie Morton Children’s Library offers a treasure trove of opportunities for parents and caregivers to engage in meaningful activities with their children. Without the constraints of a fixed schedule, you can dive into a world of curiosity, creativity, and joy at your own pace, ensuring that every visit is perfectly aligned with your family's routine.

To discover the latest offerings, you're invited to explore the Osterville Village Library's Event Calendar. And remember, whenever you're in need of an engaging activity, the OVL's on-demand programs are waiting to welcome you and your little ones anytime the library doors are open.

Osterville Children’s Room Design House    Explore our captivating Design House, spanning two stories and twelve rooms, complete with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. This creative hub offers an extraordinary opportunity for children to enhance their cognitive skills and foster imagination. As they arrange and interact with an array of design elements, children can construct intricate narratives and environments, promoting critical thinking, spatial awareness, and problem-solving abilities. This immersive experience not only entertains but also contributes significantly to the developmental growth of young minds.

Osterville Block Box    Have your child’s spatial awareness and building skills expand with our multi-colored building-block set! Perfect for budding engineers and architects alike!

Osterville Kiddy Coloring Zone      Stocked with fun coloring pages and fat tubs of Crayons, the Kiddy Coloring Zone is the perfect place for your little Picasso to express their artistic excitement!

Osterville Puzzle Station     Perfect for kids that like putting this together, the Osterville Puzzle Station is stocked with a half-dozen puzzles that will get the brain buzzing!

Osterville Train Station - Perfect for the budding engineer to design the track layout and move the wooden trains along the track.


Kits designed to spark curiosity and encourage hands-on learning

Our collection features over 12 unique kits, ranging from engaging gears and magnetic wonders to the expressive world of sign language and the fascinating concept of time, among many others. These kits are not just educational tools but also fantastic conversation starters, providing a platform for children and caregivers to connect, explore, and learn together in a fun and interactive way.

Each kit is designed to spark curiosity and encourage hands-on learning, making every moment spent together both educational and enjoyable. Whether you're building intricate structures, deciphering new languages, or discovering the principles of physics, these kits promise to transform learning into an adventure for both kids and their caregivers.