Make sure kids enter school ready to learn. Studies show that reading aloud to children from birth helps strengthen language skills and build vocabulary: two important tools for kindergarten readiness.

Visit any branch! Library staff will sign up parents and caregivers, and provide reading logs to track your progress. Click here for a printable log book.

To keep families motivated, there are rewards at the 100, 500, and 1000-book levels.

Reading to children in the early years develops the building blocks for language, reading and writing.  Click here for a printable guide.

Offers unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga.  Titles can be downloaded to multiple devices.

Topical and biographical entries about the history and culture of Virginia. Entries are accompanied by primary documents and media objects, including images, audio and visual clips, and virtual tours of historic sites. Provided by the Library of Virginia.

(Formerly Kids InfoBits) Kid-friendly access to reference sources, newspapers, and magazine articles. Best for Grades K-5.

An all-in-one suite of tutoring services designed for students of any age, whether it’s tackling a tough homework problem, mastering a particular topic, or writing a paper. HelpNow services include expert academic tutoring and self-study tools to empower users to study at their own pace or collaborate with peers and teachers. A full-service test center offers practice tests for all levels in math, reading, and writing as well as college preparatory tests — including the SAT. Live tutoring is available 24/7.

This collection from Infobase includes clips from thousands of fun and informative video and audio titles on topics including music and arts, animals, sports and hobbies, math and science, history, reading, plus hundreds of educational interactives — kid-safe and ad-free.

A new database of over 3,000 digital books in World Languages, that allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in LOTE (Languages Other Than English). Download app: Google Play | App Store

Reading recommendations in fiction and nonfiction for kids in grades K-8, and a great source for author and series information.

LCPL provides a welcoming and safe environment for children. Staff can assist children using library resources but cannot provide childcare or assume responsibility for their safety. Parents, guardians, teachers, and caregivers are responsible for the behavior and safety of the children in their care.

• Children 9 years old or younger must always be directly supervised by a parent, guardian or caregiver age 13 or older. Parents, guardians or caregivers are to remain in the immediate vicinity of the children in their care.  
• If children 9 years old or younger are left unattended, staff will attempt to reach their parents or guardians. If they cannot be reached, staff will contact the appropriate authorities.  
• Children are expected to abide by the Rules of Conduct (see policy 11). Staff reserves the right to contact parents or guardians or the appropriate authorities if a child of any age is disruptive or in distress.  
• Minors 17 years old or younger left at the library without transportation at closing time may be referred to the appropriate authorities for their well-being. Staff may not transport minors.