Children need public library services. Even in small rural libraries, children's services are critical. This handbook gives practical advice on performing essential duties in the Children's Room of the public library. The tone is how to with little theory, but providing the fundamentals of day-to-day services. Tips are given on reference services including the reference interview, a simple overview of child development, and tips for assisting parents and teachers. Hints are given for managing children who are in the library to do homework or to wait until they are collected by a parent or caregiver. Chapters are included on how to help children find recreational reading, how to market the library, and useful websites. Collection development is covered with practical advice on using book reviewing journals to aid in selection. Storytimes have been in libraries more than 100 years, and instructions in how to provide this vital and essential service is covered in a how to of doing storytimes for different age groups and families to make them fun and exciting. Programming ideas include library tours by school groups, author visits, and entertainment programmes with emphasis on summer reading programmes. Tips are given for ensuring that children with disabilities are catered for. Finally, suggestions are given on how to meet the challenges in services to children based on the changing dynamic of families and communities.