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Summer of Discovery
June 1 - July 31
Reading challenges, programs, special activities and prizes! Fun for all ages. And remember audiobooks, magazines, graphic novels all count toward your reading challenge goal!
Need some recommendations to get started?
Check out our Staff Picks for Adults and Teens
Just for Kids Booklists
Read & Listen
- Kids Book Lists
Library staff have created over 25 different book lists to help you. - 1000 Books Before Kindergarden
Reading books with your child before kindergarten increases learning potential. Track 100 books at a time to reach the goal of 1000 books before kindergarten. - Staff Picks from the Children's Collection
Library staff review children's fiction, non-fiction and everything.
- Hoopla This link opens in a new window
Streaming movie/TV, music, ebooks and audiobooks. Parents switch to Kids Mode for child-friendly content. - Overdrive for Kids This link opens in a new window
Browse, sample, place holds and borrow eBooks and other media for the appropriate age and reading level. - Tumblebooks: Interactive library for kids This link opens in a new window
Enjoy animated, talking picture books that teach the joy of reading.
Featured Resources
BVSD StudentsStorytime
George Reynolds Branch Library Storytimes
Meadows Branch Library Storytimes
NoBo Corner Library Storytimes, Holiday Park (weather permitting)
15-minute virtual storytimes on our YouTube Storytime Playlist.
Watch
- Read with Us
Special storytimes made for TV!
- Kanopy Kids This link opens in a new window
Enjoy unlimited plays of popular shows and movies in curated collection for kids ages 2-8. - Hoopla This link opens in a new windowStreaming movie/TV, music, ebooks and audiobooks. Parents switch to Kids Mode for child-friendly content.
Database Resources
- Homework Help
Use our research databases and ebooks to support students. Reach out to library staff if you need help with access. - Ask a LibrarianSubmit a question online and get an answer by email.
- Novelist K-8 This link opens in a new window
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.
