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Read & Listen

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    Kids Book Lists
    Library staff have created over 25 different book lists to help you.
  • 1000 books before kindergarden
    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.
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    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
    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

Boulder Valley School DistrictBVSD Students

Get immediate access to homework and research resources!

Student 1 portal

Storytime

Main Library Storytimes

George Reynolds Branch Library Storytimes

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NoBo Corner Library Storytimes, Holiday Park (weather permitting)

Full Storytime Calendar

15-minute virtual storytimes on our YouTube Storytime Playlist.

Dial-a-Story in English and Spanish: 303-441-3102. Stories change weekly on Tuesdays.

English Dial-a-Story Booklist
Spanish Dial-a-Story Booklist

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    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 window
    Streaming movie/TV, music, ebooks and audiobooks. Parents switch to Kids Mode for child-friendly content.

Database Resources

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    Homework Help
    Use our research databases and ebooks to support students. Reach out to library staff if you need help with access.
  • Ask a Librarian
    Submit 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.

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