LibGuides: Kids & Teen's Online Library: Home

All locations remain closed to the public. At the Main Library and Meadows Branch Library, outdoor book returns are open and hold carryout service by appointment is available. Learn about our reopening and other services.

Online Library

Library staff is available to help you with digital resources, finding a good book and other questions. Grownups, you can also register online to get a library card.

Activism & Anti-racism books for children
Compiled by our children's librarian, these titles include fiction, non-fiction and picture books suitiable for children.

Hoopla Streaming Media
PARENTS: Set up KIDS MODE in hoopla to browse only child-friendly books, movies, music and TV.
Overdrive for Kids
Browse, sample, place holds and borrow eBooks and other media for the appropriate age and reading level.
Tumblebooks: Interactive library for kids
TumbleBook Library is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love.
Audiobook Cloud
All ages audio book database. Unlimited access to all the books, all the time.
Just click and listen.
eBooks from InfoBase Learning
For Students and Teachers: Features thousands of acclaimed reference eBooks from the Facts On File, Chelsea House, Ferguson’s, and Bloom’s imprints on a wide range of academic, language and art subjects. Good Through: June 22, 2020

Read with Us
Thanks to Boulder Channel 8, you can now bring the Boulder Public Library storytimes into your own home.
Kids BONUS BORROWS
These Kid-Friendly movies from Hoopla do not count against your monthly play credits. Watch as many as you'd like!

Jeff and Paige Concerts
Enjoy free online access to recorded videos of Boulder’s beloved performers, Jeff & Paige. The videos feature science and nature-based music and content for kids. Made possible by the generous support of the Boulder Library Foundation and the City of Boulder’s Library & Arts and Parks & Recreation departments.
Kanopy Kids
Enjoy unlimited plays in curated collection for kids. Set parental controls using Common Sense media.

OverDrive for Teens
Specially curated eBooks and audiobook for teens to browse and download.
Teen Book Cloud Library
Grades 7-12 ebook database
Creativebug
Creativebug.com has more than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. An inspirational resource for DIY, crafters and makers

Teen Zoom Chats
Connect with other teens, chill, and vent about being stuck at home with Teen Chat.
Sign-up with the link above to join a weekly virtual meeting just for teens.
Viral Art: Virtual Exhibit Submissions
Making art at home is a great way to express how we’re feeling during the stay at home order. Whether you identify as a doodler or bona fide artist, the library wants you to submit pictures of your art and creations. This online gallery will be accessible through the library’s website.

Homework Help
Use our collection of research databases and ebooks to support students during their online learning. Reach out to library staff if you need help accessing any content.

Novelist K-8
A trusted source of read-alike recommendations specifically for middle school and younger readers.. Find books that interest you. Parents and teachers can also find tools to teach with fiction books and engage young readers.
National Geographic Kids Edition
Includes NG's Kids magazine edition, book publications on peoples, animals, and places, as well as videos and images.
TumbleMath
Interactive Math books for K-6.
InfoBase Research Databases
Access multi-discipline databases and ebooks: Art, history, Science, Literature and more. One stop shopping for research needs. Good through June 22
Credo Reference
A research database for High School and undergraduates.
stepPREP for High School
Resources including practice tests, tutorials, e-books, articles and flashcards to help students:
Improve core skills in English language arts, math, science, social studies and computers
Prepare for AP®, SAT®, ACT® and other college entrance exams
Prepare for military entrance tests (ASVAB, CFAT)
Explore colleges and careers
Search for scholarships
Prepare for occupational certification tests (e.g., allied health, nursing, teaching and many more)
The link will enable you and your students to access PrepSTEP for High Schools. Students will need to create an account using an email address and password. This will allow them to save their progress. Good through June 30 2020