Children

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Welcome to the Children’s Page for the Virginia Public Library! Visit the Children’s section on the upper level of the library. Our Children’s Room has books for children of every age, audiobooks and music for young children, and special collections like our Newbery Award Winners and baby board books. Don’t forget to ask our staff about where to find your favorite books, books on specific topics, books by specific authors, and books with specific reading levels. Visit our links below for helpful resources and information about the library and our events!

Children’s Events

Fun and educational events throughout the year include:

Storytimes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
After school activities for grade school age children
Summer activities for children and their adults
Guest speakers and performers

Visit the VPL calendar to see what events are coming soon to the library!

Children’s Reading Programs

The library provides reading programs throughout the year.

  • Readers can win prizes from the library for tracking their reading
  • Reading programs come with fun activity booklets
  • Online reading programs using Beanstack and the Beanstack Tracker App.
  • Visit the library for more reading program information!

Children’s Homework Help

HelpNow by Brainfuse

Study Guides
Flashcards
Example Tests
Language And Writing Labs
Online Tutors

All you need is your library card.

Children’s eBooks & Audiobooks

Finding Books At The Library & Online

The library has many children’s books and materials at a variety of reading levels, and about a variety of topics. If you want to learn more about finding the books you are searching for, visit the library and talk to our library staff!

Reader’s Advisory: What Should I Read Next?

Having a hard time finding a new book to read? Can’t remember the next book in the series? Try one of these resources:

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