Kids
Youth Services Department
The Youth Services Department’s goal is to meet the information needs of young people from infants to teens as well as their parents, caregivers, and teachers. In addition to an excellent book collection, the department offers an extensive selection of DVDs, books on CD, magazines, and online databases for children, teens, families, and teachers. The department also offers a full spectrum of fun and educational programs for all ages and interests.
Award Winners
Have you checked out this year’s award winners? To see the current and past award winners, click here.
Library Lists
Need help finding something to read? Take a look at NoveList, ask our staff for recommendations, and check out our library lists for kids.
STEAM Team
STEAM Team is a program for children ages 8 to 12 who have an interest in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Join us for our monthly program where STEAMers will have the chance to be active, build fun things, and maybe even make a mess. Learning is fun with the Library’s STEAM Team! Looking for STEAM projects that you can do at home with supplies you already have? Click here for a list of the projects.
What's New for Kids
Kids' Blog Entries
Adventure Begins at Your Library! Summer Reading Fun for Kids!
Are you ready to read for fun and prizes? Grab a friend and sign up for the library’s online reading program! It’s easy AND fun! Listeners can earn points by listening to books, and independent readers can earn poin...
Upcoming Events for Kids
Come celebrate May the 4th Be With You at the Miller Branch! Use the force as you play Star Wars themed games and to create imaginative Star Wars crafts. Be sure and check out a Star Wars book before you leave!
Mostly fiction! The spring edition of the annual Friends of the Library Used Book Sale features mostly fiction selections for adults. Hardbacks and paperbacks from your favorite authors will be available, along with a selection of video
Saturday Storytime is held the first Saturday of the month at the Windsor Drive Branch Library. This FREE Saturday program offers fun for kids of all ages and their families.
Mostly fiction! The spring edition of the annual Friends of the Library Used Book Sale features mostly fiction selections for adults. Hardbacks and paperbacks from your favorite authors will be available, along with a selection of video
It's Book Sale clearance time! Come get some great bargains on leftovers from our weekend "Mostly Fiction" Sale! The spring edition of the annual Friends of the Library Used Book Sale features mostly fiction selections for adults.
Children and their caregivers are invited to the Windsor Drive Branch Library to enjoy books, songs, movement, and more. Storytime is held every Monday at 10:00 AM.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
A love of reading starts early. Babies and their caregivers are invited to join the Miller Branch Library for this special storytime geared toward children 0 to 24 months old. There will be rhymes, songs, simple stories, and lots of in
Disclaimer(s)
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
The Genealogy Department invites you to monthly classes exploring areas of genealogical research methods to discover your family history. In this month’s class, we will dive into Census Records and their importance to your research.
Storytime at the Dallas Street Branch is for children and their adults. Lasting about 30 minutes, children and their families will enjoy stories, books, music, snacks, and crafts. Storytime will often have themes reflecting the s
Databases for Kids
ABC Mouse
ABCmouse.com offers the most comprehensive online curriculum for children ages 2-8+, including reading and language arts, math, beginning science, social studies, art, and music.
When accessing ABCmouse from home via the library website, you will need to create an account. Your account can be shared by up to three children in a household, each with their own avatar, profile, and progress-tracking on the ABCmouse Step-by-Step Learning Path.
CultureGrams
Primary sources, statistics, and cultural reports covering the countries of the world, states, and Canadian provinces. Explore the United States and discover state flags, maps, sports teams, recipes, symbols, songs, and more.
“The Traveler Statewide Resource project is made possible by a grant from U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Arkansas State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act.”
Hoopla
Hoopla is a digital media service that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. We have hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. Hoopla is like having your public library at your fingertips. Anytime. Anywhere.
LearningExpress
LearningExpress is an interactive online learning platform for job searching, workplace skills improvement, career certification and licensing exam preparation. It also covers college entrance and graduate school admissions exam preparation, GED exam preparation, and basic skills improvement for all ages.
“The Traveler Statewide Resource project is made possible by a grant from U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Arkansas State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act.”
Mango Languages
Learn more than 70 languages through real conversations, and also features ESL lessons. Great for kids.
“The Traveler Statewide Resource project is made possible by a grant from U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Arkansas State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act.”
NoveList K-8
NoveList K-8 Plus is a trusted source of read-alike recommendations specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests.
TumbleBook
Fun and interactive library of animated, talking story books for preschoolers, beginner readers, and older independent readers. Read along and listen, or read on your own.
World Book Kids
Search thousands of articles, multimedia content, and a collection of biographies.
“The Traveler Statewide Resource project is made possible by a grant from U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Arkansas State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act.”
World Book Spanish - Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
Spanish language encyclopedia for Spanish speakers and Spanish language learners. Includes maps, images, and activities.
“The Traveler Statewide Resource project is made possible by a grant from U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Arkansas State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act.”
World Book Student
Find thousands of articles and multimedia aligned to curriculum. Contains numerous tools to engage users in 21st-century education and blended-learning practices.
“The Traveler Statewide Resource project is made possible by a grant from U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Arkansas State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act.”