For Kids (5-12 years old)

Children’s Events

Whether you're looking for activities to spark creativity, build reading skills or just something to do during afterschool hours, the library is the place to be!

• All Events for Children
• Reading Programs
• STEM Events
• Games & Play
• Music & Dance
• Arts & Crafts

For more happening at a library near you, check out our In the Branches blog.

MCPL Booklists for Kids

Is your child looking for the perfect book to read? Or, are you looking for a good book to read with your child? Here's a list of MCPL-curated books.

• Kindergarten - Digital or PDF
• Grade 1 - Digital or PDF
• Grade 2 - Digital or PDF
• Grade 3 - Digital or PDF
• Grade 4 - Digital or PDF
• Grade 5 - Digital or PDF
• Middle School - Digital or PDF
• Spanish - Digital or PDF

Award winner reading lists for kids -

Caldecott Link, Capitol Choices Link, Black-Eyed Susan Link, Coretta Scott King Link, Pura Belpre Link

Homework/Research Help

MCPL has a variety of tools and resources to help your child excel.

• Book a collaboration space or meeting room
• Homework Help
• How to Choose Books for Your Child
• Educator Resources
• Learning from Home

Digital resources are available 24/7 with your library card, stream and download content for children.

Technology for Kids

MCPL provides tools and services for success.

• Launchpad Educational Tablets 
• Wi-Fi Hotspots for checkout 
• AWE Early Learning Computers at select branches 
• Computers & Printers 
• Download & Streaming Services 
• Digital Literacy for All Ages 

Additional Resources for Kids

• Discovery Rooms - Spaces designed for children to learn and play, newborn to 8 years old. 
• Noyes Library for Young Children - A library dedicated to children birth to 3rd grade. 
• Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers - A resource site for children birth to five years of age. 
• World Language Collection - Adult and children's books and periodicals in languages other than English at select MCPL branches.