Dive into an Ocean of Possibilities this summer at APL! Sign up today for our summer reading program, check out the fin-tastic performers we'll have, and bookmark all the whale-y awesome activities we've planned. Seas the day and read some ocean-themed books! Curated by Bonita Bignar.
Category: children’s books
Green Reads for Kids
In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, 2022, check out these books about conservation for kids and tweens. Curated by Bonita Bignar.
The Power of Stories
These books celebrate the power of stories and storytelling to encourage, transform, and inspire. Curated by Bonita Bignar.
Kid Detectives
Do you have what it takes to be a detective? Dive into these books filled with mystery, villains, crime, clues, and the kids who crack the cases! Curated by Tabor Millien.
Let It Snow
Have a snow day adventure in the pages of these picture books. Curated by Bonita Bignar.
Social-Emotional Development for Children
Explore your emotions. Learn to acknowledge and work through the hard ones and celebrate the positive ones. Test your boundaries, and find out just how unique and important you are! Curated by Tabor Millien.
Remembering 9/11
Help children gain an understanding of an important moment in modern American history with these books about September 11, 2001. To view our online poster exhibit from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and the National Endowment for the Humanities, visit the library website. Curated by Alicia Schwarzenbach.
Debut Authors – Kid Lit Edition
If you're looking for something new, check out these picture book and chapter book titles by first-time authors in children's literature. Curated by Ashley Lee.
In the Land of Unicorns
Humans have been fascinated by the fantastical creature known as the unicorn for centuries. According to some lore, unicorns are magical creatures whose horns are said to have healing powers. From finding unicorns in our world to visiting other lands they occupy, you can read a story featuring unicorns in celebration of our Tails and Tales 2021 Summer Reading Program. Check out the Fun with Unicorns collection on hoopla for ebooks, audiobooks, and streaming movies. Curated by Samantha Matherne.
Critter Comics
Mice and bunnies! Birds and pigs! Squirrel and foxes and gators and squids! Animals abound in these comics for kids. Curated by Ashley Lee.