Bookingham Forest is the fanciful name of the children's department at Old Worthington Library. Designed to evoke the enchanted forest found in so many nursery rhymes and children's picture books, Bookingham Forest features characters from such classic children's books as The House at Pooh Corner and The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, to new favorites like Hunter's Best Friend. Just walk through the tree to see them all!
  • Welcome to Bookingham Forest!
    Welcome to Bookingham Forest!
  • The True Story of the Three Little Pigs | Alexander Wolf and his allergies have been wrongly framed in the story of the three little pigs. Based on the story by Jon Scieszka, illustrated by Lane Smith.
    The True Story of the Three Little Pigs | Alexander Wolf and his allergies have been wrongly framed in the story of the three little pigs. Based on the story by Jon Scieszka, illustrated by Lane Smith.
  • The House at Pooh Corner | Tigger loves bouncing so much, he bounced into our tree! Based on the classic book by A. A. Milne with illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard.
    The House at Pooh Corner | Tigger loves bouncing so much, he bounced into our tree! Based on the classic book by A. A. Milne with illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard.
  • Hunter's Best Friend | Hunter and Stripe are best friends and love doing everything together, like dressing in striped sweaters and reading the same stories. Based on the story by Laura Elliott and illustrations by Lynn Munsinger.
    Hunter's Best Friend | Hunter and Stripe are best friends and love doing everything together, like dressing in striped sweaters and reading the same stories. Based on the story by Laura Elliott and illustrations by Lynn Munsinger.
  • Frederick | Frederick is a poet-mouse who always knows how to cheer up his friends! Based on the story and illustrations by Leo Lionni.
    Frederick | Frederick is a poet-mouse who always knows how to cheer up his friends! Based on the story and illustrations by Leo Lionni.
  • The Tale of Benjamin Bunny | Benjamin Bunny loves Mr. McGregor's garden just as much as his cousin Peter! Story and illustrations by Beatrix Potter.
    The Tale of Benjamin Bunny | Benjamin Bunny loves Mr. McGregor's garden just as much as his cousin Peter! Story and illustrations by Beatrix Potter.
  • Blueberries for the Queen | William dreams of being a knight. His dream comes true when he gets a chance to take some blueberries to the queen! Based on the story by John and Katherine Paterson and illustrations by Susan Jeffers.
    Blueberries for the Queen | William dreams of being a knight. His dream comes true when he gets a chance to take some blueberries to the queen! Based on the story by John and Katherine Paterson and illustrations by Susan Jeffers.
  • Red Riding Hood | A girl named Red Riding Hood takes a walk through the woods to visit her grandmother. Based on the story and illustrations by James Marshall.
    Red Riding Hood | A girl named Red Riding Hood takes a walk through the woods to visit her grandmother. Based on the story and illustrations by James Marshall.
  • Ten Red Apples | Bartholomew Bear goes on many adventures and loves "hanging around" with his family and friends! Based on “Ten Red Apples,” written and illustrated by Virginia Miller.
    Ten Red Apples | Bartholomew Bear goes on many adventures and loves "hanging around" with his family and friends! Based on “Ten Red Apples,” written and illustrated by Virginia Miller.
  • Owly | Even though owls and worms usually don't get along, Owly and Worm discover the meaning of true friendship. Based on the story and illustrations by Andy Runton.
    Owly | Even though owls and worms usually don't get along, Owly and Worm discover the meaning of true friendship. Based on the story and illustrations by Andy Runton.
  • Where's Spot? | Spot loves playing hide-and-go-seek, whether he's hiding or seeking! Based on the story and illustrations of Eric Hill.
    Where's Spot? | Spot loves playing hide-and-go-seek, whether he's hiding or seeking! Based on the story and illustrations of Eric Hill.
  • Aslan, also known as The Great Lion, the creator and king of Narnia
    Aslan, also known as The Great Lion, the creator and king of Narnia
  • The Very Quiet Cricket | A very quiet cricket meets a very special friend and together they make some very beautiful music! Based on the story and illustrations by Eric Carle.
    The Very Quiet Cricket | A very quiet cricket meets a very special friend and together they make some very beautiful music! Based on the story and illustrations by Eric Carle.
  • King Arthur, The Sword in the Stone Young | Arthur, future King of England, is the only one able to pull the sword from the stone! Based on the story and illustrations of Hudson Talbott.
    King Arthur, The Sword in the Stone Young | Arthur, future King of England, is the only one able to pull the sword from the stone! Based on the story and illustrations of Hudson Talbott.
  • Whinnie the Lovesick Dragon | Whinnie the dragon falls tail over scales in love with...oh no, Alfred the Knight! Based on the story and illustrations by Mercer Mayer.
    Whinnie the Lovesick Dragon | Whinnie the dragon falls tail over scales in love with...oh no, Alfred the Knight! Based on the story and illustrations by Mercer Mayer.
  • Max and Ruby in Pandora’s Box | Ruby tries to stop younger brother Max from snooping in her room by reading him an altered version of “Pandora’s Box.” Based on the story and illustrations by Rosemary Wells.
    Max and Ruby in Pandora’s Box | Ruby tries to stop younger brother Max from snooping in her room by reading him an altered version of “Pandora’s Box.” Based on the story and illustrations by Rosemary Wells.
  • Tallyho, Pinkerton! | Leave it to Pinkerton to leap into mischief! Based on the story and illustrations by Steven Kellogg.
    Tallyho, Pinkerton! | Leave it to Pinkerton to leap into mischief! Based on the story and illustrations by Steven Kellogg.
  • The Knight and the Dragon | Sir Knight and B. Dragon leave their armor behind and become business partners at the S&K Barbecue! Based on the story and illustrations by Tomie DePaola.
    The Knight and the Dragon | Sir Knight and B. Dragon leave their armor behind and become business partners at the S&K Barbecue! Based on the story and illustrations by Tomie DePaola.
  • Redwall | Matthias and fellow Redwallers are led by the spirit of Martin the Warrior in their battle against Cluny the Scourge and his evil horde. Based on the illustrations of Gary Chalk in the story by Brian Jacques.
    Redwall | Matthias and fellow Redwallers are led by the spirit of Martin the Warrior in their battle against Cluny the Scourge and his evil horde. Based on the illustrations of Gary Chalk in the story by Brian Jacques.
  • Searching for Dragons | Princess Cimorene joins forces with King Mendenbar to rescue Kazul, king of the dragons, and save the Enchanted Forest. Based on illustrations by Trina Schart Hyman in the story by Patricia Wrede.
    Searching for Dragons | Princess Cimorene joins forces with King Mendenbar to rescue Kazul, king of the dragons, and save the Enchanted Forest. Based on illustrations by Trina Schart Hyman in the story by Patricia Wrede.
  • The Crane Wife | In this well-loved Japanese folk tale, a poor man's kindness to an injured crane leads him to a beautiful wife with amazing talents. Based on the illustrations by Suekichi Akaba in the story by Sumiko Yagawa, translated by Katherine Paterson.
    The Crane Wife | In this well-loved Japanese folk tale, a poor man's kindness to an injured crane leads him to a beautiful wife with amazing talents. Based on the illustrations by Suekichi Akaba in the story by Sumiko Yagawa, translated by Katherine Paterson.
  • Flossie and the Fox | Miss Flossie Finley outfoxes the fox as he tries without success to convince her of his identity! Based on the illustrations of Rachel Isadora in the story by Patricia McKissack.
    Flossie and the Fox | Miss Flossie Finley outfoxes the fox as he tries without success to convince her of his identity! Based on the illustrations of Rachel Isadora in the story by Patricia McKissack.
  • Goodnight Moon | Say goodnight with the little bunny to each object in "the great green room." Based on the illustrations of Clement Hurd found in the classic story by Margaret Wise Brown.
    Goodnight Moon | Say goodnight with the little bunny to each object in "the great green room." Based on the illustrations of Clement Hurd found in the classic story by Margaret Wise Brown.
  • Wind in the Willows | Join Rat, Badger, Toad and Mole for some fabulous adventures across the English countryside. Based on the illustrations by Michael Hague in the story by Kenneth Grahame.
    Wind in the Willows | Join Rat, Badger, Toad and Mole for some fabulous adventures across the English countryside. Based on the illustrations by Michael Hague in the story by Kenneth Grahame.
  • Sylvester and the Magic Pebble | A young donkey named Sylvester finds a magic pebble and learns a valuable lesson about wishing. Based on the story and illustrations of William Steig.
    Sylvester and the Magic Pebble | A young donkey named Sylvester finds a magic pebble and learns a valuable lesson about wishing. Based on the story and illustrations of William Steig.
  • Good-Night Owl! | Owl tries to sleep amidst a tree full of his noisy woodland friends! Based on the story and illustrations by Pat Hutchins.
    Good-Night Owl! | Owl tries to sleep amidst a tree full of his noisy woodland friends! Based on the story and illustrations by Pat Hutchins.
  • It's the Bear! | When Eddie and his mom go on a picnic, they are interrupted by a very big bear! Based on the story and illustrations of Jez Alborough.
    It's the Bear! | When Eddie and his mom go on a picnic, they are interrupted by a very big bear! Based on the story and illustrations of Jez Alborough.
  • Wave hello to Mr. and Mrs. Bear!
    Wave hello to Mr. and Mrs. Bear!
  • The Very Lonely Firefly | A lonely firefly goes into the night searching for other fireflies. Based on the story and illustrations by Eric Carle.
    The Very Lonely Firefly | A lonely firefly goes into the night searching for other fireflies. Based on the story and illustrations by Eric Carle.
  • Arthur’s Thanksgiving | Everyone loves Arthur...or they will! Become good friends with this likeable aardvark, his family and friends as you read and enjoy all of their many adventures! Based on the story and illustrations from “Arthur’s Thanksgiving” by Marc Brown.
    Arthur’s Thanksgiving | Everyone loves Arthur...or they will! Become good friends with this likeable aardvark, his family and friends as you read and enjoy all of their many adventures! Based on the story and illustrations from “Arthur’s Thanksgiving” by Marc Brown.
  • Thundercake | As thunderclouds approach, a little girl and her grandmother gather ingredients for thunder cake and learn about being brave along the way. Based on the story and illustrations by Patricia Polacco.
    Thundercake | As thunderclouds approach, a little girl and her grandmother gather ingredients for thunder cake and learn about being brave along the way. Based on the story and illustrations by Patricia Polacco.

Upcoming events

Toddler Storytime

April 20, 2026
10:00am - 10:30am
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Baby Lap Time

April 20, 2026
11:00am - 11:30am
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Pajama Storytime

April 20, 2026
6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Toddler Storytime

April 21, 2026
10:00am - 10:30am
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Preschool Storytime

April 21, 2026
11:00am - 11:30am
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Preschool Storytime

April 22, 2026
10:00am - 10:30am
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