Free Resources for Kids and Families with your Library Card
Start your reading journey! Use these resources curated by our librarians to support learning and literacies for children.
Online Resources
Researching for a school project? Massachusetts Statewide Databases for children offers curated, age-appropriate resources such as PebbleGo, Britannica Fundamentals, Britannica Escolar, Britannica School, Gale In Context Elementary and Gale In Context Middle School.
Apps and More
Kanopy Kids is Kanopy's curated collection of movies, shows and videos for children. Select the "Kids" view for content that's educational, age-appropriate and allows unlimited viewing.
Summer Reading Program
In June, sign-up for our all-ages annual Summer Reading Program for a chance to win prizes.
2024's Theme: Read, Renew, Repeat.
Finding the Right Book - For Parents
Review Journals
Looking for a good book? Browse reviews of new releases from some of our librarian's favorite journals: Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, the Horn Book Review and School Library Journal.
Read-a-likes on Novelist
Use the Novelist K-8+ search to find children's books and media, based on what they already love! Filter results based on genre, creator, reading level and more for tailored recommendations.
Common Sense Media
Use Common Sense Media to review Books, Movies, TV, Games, Podcasts and Apps for your family
Common Sense is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and empowering parents by providing trustworthy reviews and recommendations of children's media.
Purchase Requests
Don't see what you are looking for on our shelves or in our catalog? Make a purchase request by filling out this form!
Children's Book Lists and Awards
Discover exceptional children's books through the American Library Associations (ALA's) list of prestigious book awards. These accolades celebrate outstanding and diverse contributions to children's literature.