Kids
First Day of School Reads
Are you getting ready for your very first day of school? Here are 25 picture books just for you.
Homework Help
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Online Resources for Kids
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Kids Books
Watch Now
Song: I'm Going to Wear a T-Shirt
Librarian Jessie is putting on her t-shirt and singing about it. Join in!
Song: Read, Read, Read a Book
Librarian Winther sings about one of our favorite subjects--reading a book!
Song: The Earth Goes Around the Sun
Sing a birthday song with Mx. Dannie to celebrate your birthday or CPL's 150th birthday.
Song: I'm Going to Wear a T-Shirt
Librarian Jessie is putting on her t-shirt and singing about it. Join in!
Song: Read, Read, Read a Book
Librarian Winther sings about one of our favorite subjects--reading a book!
Song: The Earth Goes Around the Sun
Sing a birthday song with Mx. Dannie to celebrate your birthday or CPL's 150th birthday.
Events for Kids
Love Yourself Ballet, part of a series
Kids, try this beginner-friendly ballet class. Learn elegant ballet movements and self-love affirmations to support your body.
Fun and Games
Fungi Education Activities
Learn about the world of mushrooms and fungus with connecting games and crosswords!
Sheppard Software Science Games
Sheppard Software offers fun, colorful, and education games for kids of all ages on subjects like the environment, nutrition and more!
Fungi Education Activities
Learn about the world of mushrooms and fungus with connecting games and crosswords!
Sheppard Software Science Games
Sheppard Software offers fun, colorful, and education games for kids of all ages on subjects like the environment, nutrition and more!
Staff Picks
Kids Staff Picks (August 2025)
Kids and parents, check out our latest picks for good reading.
Kids Staff Picks (June 2025)
Kids and parents, check out our latest picks for good reading.
Kids Staff Picks (April 2025)
Kids and parents, check out our latest picks for good reading.
Kids Staff Picks (February 2025)
Kids and parents, check out our latest picks for good reading.
Resources for Kids
Families and Caregivers
Online Resources and Information
Let's Talk: Deportation and Family Separation
15 books for kids to help start a conversation about family separation caused by deportation.
Chicago Early Learning: How to Apply
Learn about preschool options through CPS and community-based in Chicago, plus how and when to apply.
Emotions in Motion: Books About Feelings
Are you happy? Are you sad? 25 books to help you play, name and talk about feelings.
All the Feels: Books About Emotions for Kids
How are you feeling? Kids can learn about emotions and how to handle them with these great reads and video story time.
Let's Talk: Deportation and Family Separation
15 books for kids to help start a conversation about family separation caused by deportation.
Chicago Early Learning: How to Apply
Learn about preschool options through CPS and community-based in Chicago, plus how and when to apply.
Emotions in Motion: Books About Feelings
Are you happy? Are you sad? 25 books to help you play, name and talk about feelings.
All the Feels: Books About Emotions for Kids
How are you feeling? Kids can learn about emotions and how to handle them with these great reads and video story time.
Getting Ready to Read
Get Ready to Read: Finding Books for Your Beginning Reader
Help your beginning reader find books that are just right for their reading level and interests.
Books for Beginning Readers: Getting Ready to Read
Get ready to read on your own by sharing these books with a grown-up. They will help you prepare to read!
Books for Beginning Readers: Reading with a Grown-Up
When you're ready to try reading, choose one of these books and read it with a grown-up.
Books for Beginning Readers: Beginning to Read On Your Own
Read together with a grown-up or by yourself with these books!
Get Ready to Read: Finding Books for Your Beginning Reader
Help your beginning reader find books that are just right for their reading level and interests.
Books for Beginning Readers: Getting Ready to Read
Get ready to read on your own by sharing these books with a grown-up. They will help you prepare to read!
Books for Beginning Readers: Reading with a Grown-Up
When you're ready to try reading, choose one of these books and read it with a grown-up.
Books for Beginning Readers: Beginning to Read On Your Own
Read together with a grown-up or by yourself with these books!