You are your child’s most important teacher, and we’re here to help. Our Parenting Collection is full of materials about growth and development from birth through teen years. Our youth services librarians have expertise in early literacy, child development, and children and young adult literature. We are always available to help you find just the right book, program, or information. Please ask!
For fun learning at home, check out Themebags (topics like Rhyme Time, Reptiles, Potty, New Sibling etc.). Visit WiserKids, a blog written by our youth services staff for early literacy information and tips, ideas for growing readers, and book and media recommendations for preschool and school age kids.
For fun in the community, check out our Cultural Pass to Adventure, a Discovery Kit, and more.
Recent Posts
Celebrate National Poetry Month With New Titles for Kids
April 2021 marks the 25th anniversary of celebrating poets and poetry! Started in 1996, by The Academy of American Poets, National Poetry Month exists to [...]
Picture Books By Asian Authors
Children need "mirror" books that reflect their identity and experience, and they also need "window" books that allow them to understand those with different experiences. [...]
Mindfulness for Kids
Want to encourage some healthy habits with your kids? Mindfulness and meditation can help kids of all ages manage stress, build concentration, maintain body awareness, [...]
Rubber Egg Experiment!
I have wanted to do this "Rubber Egg" experiment for years! Taking common household items (like eggs and vinegar) and turning them into a [...]
Fun with Forts!
Building a fort at home is both fun and educational! Forts can be a cozy reading nook, a castle in an imaginary land, a special [...]
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