Browse: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers

Browse: Babies to Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Grow a Reader: Rain, rain, (don't) go away!

Rainy day inside? Try these picture and board books to share on stormy afternoons.

Grow a Reader: Yoga and Meditation for Calming Down

Use these books to develop health coping mechanisms through yoga, meditation, and more, with your emotional little one.

Mother's Day

Funny and heart-warming stories about moms and their children. Includes board books, picture books, and Beginning Readers.

Picture Books for Asian American and Pacific Islander Month

Stories about homes near and far, as well as family and friends.

Tried and True Read Alouds

Find the right book for the right child at the right time! Book suggestions are carefully selected by our specially trained youth services staff.

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Grow a Reader with Your Library

Storytimes, programs, and resources all tailored to early Emerging Readers ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

Ongoing Challenge for Ages 0-5

It doesn't matter if your child is 3, or just 3 months - there's no better time to start!

Attend a Grow a Reader Storytime Class

Presented by specially trained staff with stories, songs, and activities that lay the foundation your child needs to get ready to read.

Visit a Learn & Play Room

Four of our branches have specialized learning rooms where children and their caregivers are encouraged to explore together.

Grow a Reader Storytimes & Specials

Fredericksburg Branch

Porter Branch

Salem Church Branch

Howell Branch

Snow & Towne Centre Branches

Cooper Branch

Montross & Newton Branches

Check Out a Playaway Launchpad

Pre-loaded tablets with content for children of all ages designed with a simple, easy-to-use interface and 100% secure.

LOTE4Kids

More than 4,500 children's digital picture books in more than 70 languages, together with English translations.

Just For Kids Access Video

Just for Kids, by Infobase, provides access to over 11,000 streaming videos for children.

Kanopy Kids Streaming Video

Stream videos from a curated selection of educational and enriching videos on Kanopy Kids with appropriate, age-based ratings.

Helping Your Child Use Library Apps & Applying Content ControlsHelping Your Child Use Library Apps & Applying Parental Controls

Learn how to use library apps with your child and which content controls are available.
Learn how to use library apps with your child and which parental controls are available.

For Educators, Parents, & Caregivers

Grow a Reader: Yoga and Meditation for Calming Down

Use these books to develop health coping mechanisms through yoga, meditation, and more, with your emotional little one.

Mother's Day

Funny and heart-warming stories about moms and their children. Includes board books, picture books, and Beginning Readers.

Picture Books for Asian American and Pacific Islander Month

Stories about homes near and far, as well as family and friends.

Grow a Reader: Love, Kindness, & Respect

Preschoolers will develop skills for being a good friend and treating others with love, kindness, and respect through these gentle stories.
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