Play is an important component in every child’s development. Pickerington Public Library offers items that will stimulate the mind and engage customers both young and old.
In-house Play Experiences
AWE Early Literacy Computers
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Great for toddlers through elementary school, these computers are pre-loaded with over 65 diverse educational software titles that support all curriculum areas and cover all components of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) education.
Different Abilities Monument
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The three five-foot-tall columns represent cognitive, physical and non-disabled, with hand painted tiles by both persons with disabilities and unimpaired persons.
Early Literacy Activities
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Help your child get ready to read by engaging in a variety of activities that support the five early literacy practices: reading, writing, talking, singing, and playing. Activities are held at both Pickerington Main Library and Sycamore Plaza Library.
Lego Table
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Who doesn’t love to build with these classic bricks? Strengthen hand-eye coordination, solve problems, and work together to build a masterpiece.
Light Table
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The light table is available at Pickerington Main and features a rotation of magnetic building tiles, x-rays, and dominoes for kids to explore.
LUMOplay
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LUMOplay systems is coming soon! LUMOPlay creates interactive floor, wall, and touchscreen
experiences to work both large- and small-motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Music Garden
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Visit the Music Garden at Pickerington Main, where children of any age
can express emotions, develop a sense of rhythm, support their physical
development, develop communication skills, and benefit from auditory and tactile
stimulation.
Nature Table
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Kids are naturally curious, and the Nature Table is a great way to find
out about science concepts. Stop by Pickerington Main Library to see what’s new.
Nintendo Switch
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Play table top or handheld mode and share the fun with your friends with Nintendo’s multiplayer games. Strengthen critical thinking and logic skills with video games!
PlayStation
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Whether you’re a gaming pro or a beginner, we have fun PS4 games and tournaments for everyone. Strengthen critical thinking and logic skills with video games!
Puppets
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Tell a story using the puppets at Sycamore Plaza Library! This is a great way to
get children engaged in stories through play.
Scavenger Hunts
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Look for the theme-based photographs hiding throughout Youth Services.
Talk about what your child finds and increase their vocabulary skills.
Play Experiences that can be checked out
Board Games
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Available for children and adults, board games enhance problem-solving
skills, language development, teamwork and patience – and they’re fun!
IR Books
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These books combine virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality to make reading a truly interactive experience that is great for visual learners.
IR Books Headsets
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Get your kids excited about learning and reading with a fun augmented and virtual reality experience.Check out Immersive Reading books and headset at both locations.
Launchpad
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Loaded with learning apps, Launchpad tablets are geared toward ages 3-10
and feature STEAM and reading activities.
Magnetic Mazes
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Magnetic Mazes help children build educational and fine motor skills all while having fun!
Wooden Puzzles
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Our collection of wood puzzles are designed to help your child build their logical thinking and find motor skills.
STEAM to Go Kits
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Explore different STEAM-related topics such as engineering, coding, and human anatomy by checking out a STEAM to Go Kit. Each kit contains a book and 2-3 games or manipulatives for hands-on learning.
Video Games
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Strengthen critical thinking and logic skills with video games!
Available for PS3, PS4, PS5, Switch, XboxOne, Xbox360, and WiiU.
Books that Talk
Vox Books
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VOX™ Books are the world’s first all-in-one read-along: readers can listen to the book while they read through it. VOX Books don’t require CDs, tapes, batteries, devices, or internet access.
Wonderbook
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Wonderbooks read to children, ask questions, and make learning fun. Discover the ready-to-play audiobook inside every Wonderbook. Then, switch to Learning Mode to talk more about the book.