Elementary
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Featured of the Month Card for Elementary (Grades K-5)
Holiday Stories & Traditions
Check out one of these picture books for growing readers that highlight multicultural winter holiday traditions and tales.
The Longest Night: The Winter Solstice
The winter solstice is upon us. Learn more about the longest night of the year.
Kwanzaa: Family and Heritage
Kwanzaa is celebrated between December 26 and January 1.
Hanukkah: A Festival of Lights
The traditional Jewish holiday begins December 18.
Nutcracker Sweets
Learn the origins of the Nutcracker ballet, and check out our Nutcracker Stories, Treats, and Crafts resource list.
Programs at the Library
Fabulous Friday: Winter Solstice
Dec 20th | 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Games, activities, and more. Grades K-6.
Fabulous Friday: Mini Golf
Jan 17th | 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Design and play mini golf in the library. Grades K-6. STEM.
Library Services for Grades K-5
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.
Learning Opportunities for Grades K-5
Resources for grades K-5 for both students and teachers.
Elementary School Classes with Library Partners
Find and contact your designated library partner for local elementary schools, plus more.
Online Resources for Grades K-5
Gale in Context: Elementary
Highly visual, guided research tools for students in kindergarten through grade 5. Provided by Find It Virginia.
NoveList K-8 Plus
Read-alike recommendations specifically for younger readers.
Britannica Library Children
Children can search for information or browse arts, geography, language arts, mathematics, religion, science, social studies, and sports.
Birds of the World
Explore 10,721 species from 249 bird families, living in habitats around the world. From the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Study Guides
Kwanzaa: Family and Heritage
Kwanzaa is celebrated between December 26 and January 1.
Hanukkah: A Festival of Lights
The traditional Jewish holiday begins December 18.
Nutcracker Sweets
Learn the origins of the Nutcracker ballet, and check out our Nutcracker Stories, Treats, and Crafts resource list.
My Librarian: Learning Spanish for Kids
Is your child interested in Spanish? Here is a list of what the library has to offer.
For Educators, Parents, & Caregivers
Homework Buddies, part of a series
Bring homework and school supplies for help from teen mentors.
Teacher's Place
As your partners in education, we provide a variety of classes and resources for you, your students, and their parents.
My Librarian: The Homeschool Phenomenon
Thinking about homeschooling your child or teen? Read more about the teaching phenomenon taking America by storm.
Living with and Parenting Kids with ADD & ADHD
Here you will find books written by professionals that can give you support in living with or raising a child with ADD or ADHD.
