The Children's Department at the Fredericton Public Library

The Fredericton Public Library has been undergoing extensive renovations.  The first phase of the project was the children's department.  We are happy to give you a small look into our new space for families.  In this space we hope to continue to create memorable experiences for all members of the community and foster lifelong literacy.

Currently, the library is closed because we are renovating the second floor, knocking down walls, carpeting the floor, creating welcoming spaces and a flashy and much needed teen lounge (The Hub)!  We reopen on May 12, 2014 and hope that you drop by for a visit (and to return your books and borrow more!)

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Children's Art in the Library

Libraries are more than just book storage warehouses. I love how libraries have become places where communities connect and create lasting experiences. The Fredericton Public Library is proud to offer kids the chance to not only make art, but have it displayed prominently on our gallery wall. It is important to give children's art a special place in the library for audiences to appreciate.

Friedrich Froebel, the father of kindergarten, believed that young children should be involved in both making their own art and enjoying the art of others. This is imporant in the development of the whole child and their ability to foster empathy with others.