Youth
Summer Reading
Join us for our music-themed summer reading program, "Libraries Rock"! The program runs from Monday, June 18 to Thursday, Aug. 16. Go to our Youth Summer Reading page to find out more.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Early literacy has been proven to increase a child's lifelong academic performance. Get on the right track by reading 1,000 books to your children before they begin kindergarten!
Go to our Youth Services desk to pick up a booklet. For every 100 books that you've read to your child, you can pick up a small prize. Get an even larger prize once you've read all 1,000 books!
Book Suggestions
- NoveList - Search for read-alikes and fresh book titles based on genre, theme, tone, and more.
- Kids Book Series - A great tool for finding the great series for kids.
- Reading Rockets - A national multimedia literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help.
- Common Sense Media - Find out for how age-appropriate any given book, movie, game, app, or website is considered by media experts, parents, and children.
Award Winning Titles - Complete Lists
Homework Help
- Online Tutoring - Get free tutoring from a live, online instructor with Tutor.com.
- Student Resources - Get homework help from various sources.
- Online Reference Sources - Gain access to several free databases for all your research needs.
S.M.A.R.T Bags
Checkout a small collection of books, toys, and activities for young learners. Each bag has a theme and teaches children Science, Math, Art, Reading, and Technology. S.M.A.R.T.! Ask for the bags in our Youth Services department.