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Native American Heritage Reads for Kids
Celebrate the diverse living cultures, histories and literature of America's native peoples.
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Online Resources for Kids
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Dive Deep Into CPL's Science Homework Resources
Kids can find a list of science resources as wide as an ocean through CPL's website.
Dive Deep Into CPL's Science Homework Resources
Kids can find a list of science resources as wide as an ocean through CPL's website.
Events for Kids
Destination Discovery Story Time at Smart Museum of Art
Nov 20th | 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Smart Museum of Art
Wear your comfiest pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal and join us for an after-hours museum experience designed for little ones!
Fun and Games
Arcademics
Play fun arcade style games while practicing skills like multiplication, fractions, typing, geography, spelling and more!
Arcademics
Play fun arcade style games while practicing skills like multiplication, fractions, typing, geography, spelling and more!
Staff Picks
Kids Staff Picks (October 2026)
Kids and parents, check out our latest picks for good reading.
Kids Staff Picks (August 2026)
Kids and parents, check out our latest picks for good reading.
Kids Staff Picks (June 2026)
Kids and parents, check out our latest picks for good reading.
Kids Staff Picks (April 2026)
Kids and parents, check out our latest picks for good reading.
Resources for Kids
Families and Caregivers
Online Resources and Information
The Growing Brain: Resources to Support Early Childhood
Chicago Public Library is here for you with vetted, evidence-based sources to support your child's development.
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.
The Growing Brain: Resources to Support Early Childhood
Chicago Public Library is here for you with vetted, evidence-based sources to support your child's development.
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.
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!