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
Helping Your Child Learn Two Languages
Is your child growing up in a multi-lingual family? Do you have questions about how to support your child's bilingual development? Join Dr. Dawn Hendricks, [...]
Join us for Countdown to Kindergarten!
If your child is starting Kindergarten soon and you'd like to learn valuable tips and strategies for helping your child transition to school and enjoy [...]
Spring THPRD Nature Mobile Visits
Select Wednesdays from 2:30-4:00 pm The Nature Mobile brings the environment to the Cedar Mill & Bethany Libraries! Each visit will feature new ways for [...]
Music and Illustration: Bringing Stories to Life
Portland Chamber Music presents Music and Illustration: Bringing Stories to Life on April 7 at 3:00 pm. Enjoy the unique connection between music and stories [...]
Winter THPRD Nature Mobile Visits
Select Wednesdays from 2:30-4:00 pm (except January 4 program) The Nature Mobile brings the environment to the Cedar Mill & Bethany Libraries! Each visit will [...]
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