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Babies to Preschool

Picture Books

Picture Books

Board Books

Board Books

Beginning Readers

Beginning Readers

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Beginning Readers

Book + Audio

Book + Audio

Books on Winter

Books on Halloween

Reading Recommendations from Library Staff

Programs, Services, & More

Book Corner: Build the learning superhighway in your child

The best way to build early literacy skills and practices into your child’s life is to make reading part of your everyday routine.

Getting Ready for School Starts at the Library

Storytime helps spark a genuine love of books and reading, creating positive early experiences that support a smoother transition to school.

My Librarian: Snow Many Choices!

Is snow in the forecast? Snuggle up with these delightful picture books about snow and winter fun.

Happy Hibernations!

Slow, sleepy winter days find many animals curled up in their dens. Learn about hibernation and dormancy through this cozy blog.

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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Programs & Services

Programs, Services, & More

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

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Fredericksburg Branch

Porter Branch

Salem Church Branch

Howell Branch

Snow & Towne Centre Branches

Cooper Branch

Montross & Newton Branches

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.

eBooks, eAudio, & More

eBooks, eAudio, & More

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.

Library of Things Kits for Growing Readers

Library of Things Kits for Growing Readers

For Educators, Parents, & Caregivers

For Educators, Parents, & Caregivers

Getting Ready for School Starts at the Library

Storytime helps spark a genuine love of books and reading, creating positive early experiences that support a smoother transition to school.

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.

Grow a Reader: Are You Ready for Kindergarten?

These books will help your kiddos feel ready to enter the world of kindergarten, addressing some of their fears and building confidence.

Grow a Reader: Starting Preschool

Soothe little one's fears with books that explore the transition and delight in the new experience.
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