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Children (Ages 5-12)

Children (Ages 5-12)

Make learning fun! Explore read-alike book picks, join in scavenger hunts and library programs, or tap into homework and project help.

 

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Children's Programs

Join us for art classes, STEM activities, storytimes, and more. Check out our upcoming library programs.

Homework Help

Get help with a tough assignment or dive deeper into a topic with our homework resources.

Book Picks and Reading Lists

Try our kid-centered book lists and picks. From read-alikes to award winners, discover a new favorite.

eLibrary for Kids

Browse kid’s eBooks, eMagazines, and eAudiobooks available for free through Overdrive or Libby app.

BookFlix

BookFlix pairs video storybooks with nonfiction eBooks to create a fun link between fact and fiction. Scroll down to B in the A-Z list of Research Databases.

Children’s News

Check Out Nature Backpacks

Check Out Nature Backpacks

Explore. Discover. Investigate. The library is here to help families discover and learn about nature, whether it be exploring the backyard or hiking a local park. Check out the library’s Nature Backpacks and embark on an adventure with real hands-on tools that kids...

Five-Finger Rule

Five-Finger Rule

Help your child find books that are just right with the Five-Finger Rule. Have your child read one page of a book. Ask your child to raise a finger for every word that's too hard for them to read. If your child raises more than five fingers, the book may be too...