Elementary
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Feature of the Month - Elementary
Concert and Musical Petting Zoo
May 18th | 11:00am - 12:15pm
Presented by the Memories Ensemble of the Fredericksburg Concert Band. Grades K-6.
Fabulous Fridays
Fabulous Friday: I Survived
Jun 7th | 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Fabulous Friday: High Seas Adventure
Jun 21st | 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Fabulous Friday: Bookmark Bonanza
Jul 12th | 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Grades K-5 Services
Children K-5 Services
Find a Good Read
Check out these grade-specific booklists handpicked by our librarians.
Children & Teen Book Groups
Want to read with others? Join one of our youth book groups available online.
Learn at Home & at School with the Library
Resources for grades K-5 for both students and teachers.
Elementary School Classes
Find and contact your designated library partner for local elementary schools, plus more.
Resources
Novelist K-8 Plus
NoveList K-8 Plus
Read-alike recommendations specifically for younger readers.
Online Resources for Children 0-5
Gale in Context: Elementary
Highly visual, guided research tools for students in kindergarten through grade 5. Provided by Find It Virginia.
OverDrive: Kids eBooks & eAudio
eBooks and eAudio, including read-along books, for children of all ages.
Study Guides
Arbor Day: Plant a Tree
April 26th is Arbor Day - plant a tree to provide the Earth many good things.
The Mexican-American War, 1846-1848
This war led to the creation of California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, and Utah. Its veterans became future Civil War leaders.
Tutor.com
HelpNow: Online Tutoring Service
A unique live tutoring, homework help, and studying resource designed to help all ages succeed.
Books & Media
New Children's Books K-5
Award Winning Books
Staff Favorites
Wondering what book to pick for a individual or classroom read-aloud? Try these staff picks updated monthly.
Good Reads for 5th Grade, 2024-2025
A carefully curated, librarian-made booklist tailored for 5th grade.
Good Reads for 4th Grade, 2024-2025
A carefully curated, librarian-made booklist tailored for 4th grade.
Topics of Interest
Book Corner Columns
Monthly reading recommendations from our Youth Services Coordinator.
Book Corner: Celebrating National Poetry Month
These poems are perfect for even very young children: they are usually short, often rhyming, and introduce unique vocabulary.
Book Corner: Enjoy Nature Books Anytime
Nature books are great for children all year long.
