Creativity Commons is temporarily CLOSED to move into and prepare their new home at the Centerville Library.
At the Library
Step inside and feel the difference: more natural light, a completely renovated space, and rooms designed just for you. Explore our brand-new Children's Room, a dedicated Teen Space, outdoor spaces, and a stunning 3,000-square-foot makerspace ready for your next big idea.
Join us for the Grand Reopening Party on Sunday, August 30, 1–3 PM! Meet Belle and Spider-Man, watch a magician work pure wonder, and celebrate the new Centerville Library with your whole family.
Back to school season is here, and Washington-Centerville Public Library is ready to help students start the year strong!
From picture books to graphic novels to research databases, WCPL has resources for every age and reading level. Stop by Woodbourne or Centerville to grab a stack of books, a launchpad, or a read along, or just find a quiet corner to recharge before the first bell rings. Your library card is your best back-to-school tool—make sure it's ready to go.
Learning to read is one of the biggest milestones of childhood, and we are here to help! Our collection of decodable readers gives early readers the practice they need to build phonics skills and reading confidence, one sound at a time.
Paired with parent support materials by our knowledgeable Youth Services staff, these books support classroom instruction, and help struggling readers catch up. Stop by Woodbourne or Centerville to explore our decodable book collection and give your young reader the tools to sound out success this school year.
Learning doesn't stop when the school day ends, and neither does WCPL! Check out our lineup of after-school programs, STEM activities, and Creativity Commons workshops designed to spark curiosity outside the classroom.
Teens can find a hangout space, younger kids can dive into storytime, and everyone can explore new hobbies through our makerspace tools and technology. Whatever your student is into, WCPL has a program, resource, or reading list to keep the learning—and the fun—going all year long.
Homework doesn't have to be a solo mission. WCPL offers free access to homework help databases, and research tools that make assignments easier to tackle.
Need a quiet study spot? We offer comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and printing services for last-minute projects. Struggling with a tricky math problem or a big research paper? Our knowledgeable staff are always happy to point you toward the right resource, database, or book to get you unstuck and back on track.
Librarians are here to help students thrive — inside the classroom and out. From matching kids with the perfect book, e-book, or audiobook to offering quiet study zones, we support learning every step of the way.
Students get free access to computers and high-speed internet, plus hands-on guidance in information literacy and digital citizenship. Our Library of Things and makerspace spark creativity with robotics, crafting, and 3D printing. Most of all, the library is a safe, welcoming space with after-school activities and reading challenges for every student.
Books & More
Foster a love of reading from birth! Check out these titles to read to your child before they enter Kindergarten, and track their progress in our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program.
Reading Suggestions for Everyone
Sign up to receive reading lists via email for adults, teens and kids! Visit the Reference Desk for some one-on-one assistance to get started or request a personalized reading list.
