For babies through grade 5. To hear what’s coming up next, subscribe to our “Kids & Families” email.
What’s new at the library for kids
Our children’s librarians are always creating new content: lists, videos, tutorials, activities, and interactive programs.
What kids might want to read next
- Book lists by age, grade, and genre
- NoveList K-8 Plus suggestions
- Book Bundles (themed groups of books that come in a handy carrying case)
- What’s new in the catalog for kids
Videos, stories & activities, available anytime
- All ages: Dial-a-Story
- Early learners: On-demand videos with your favorite librarians
- Grade schoolers: Librarian-curated resources and activities, by topic
Learning through play
- American Girl Dolls: Each with their own journals, books, and accessories.
- Discovery Kits: Based on themes and full of hands-on play-and-learn activities. Explore nature, make art, practice coding, and even learn to play the ukulele.
- Early Learning Kits: A tool for educators, parents, and caregivers designed to engage and empower children with a love for learning. (Special thanks to the Collaboration for Early Childhood for generously providing the items in these kits!)
- The Multicultural Collection: Thousands of cultural resources and artifacts such as handmade textiles, games, dolls, as well as books, films, and music from around the world.
- Social-Emotional Learning Kits: Kits featuring books, open-ended questions, and materials to help young children share ideas and feelings with grown-ups and peers.
Visiting the library
- There’s so much to do for kids in the Main Library Children's Services Area! Explore the playspaces, create inside a mini makerspace, study in one of two study rooms, and more.
- Visiting for the Main Library for the first time? Check out our social narrative virtual tutorial and/or download a print version (pdf).
- Looking to schedule a library visit for your group? Or to have a library staff member visit your school or organization? Request a group visit »
Rainbow services
Connect, learn, and grow with rainbow resources, services, and programs for kids and caregivers.
Supported services
Your public library is here for you with resources, services, and programs designed specifically to support disabled people and available to all.
