Little Ones
Talk, Sing, Read, Write, and Play Every Day!
Children begin learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their first few years of life. They thrive when they have secure, positive relationships with adults who are knowledgeable about how to support their development. Through play spaces, books, storytimes, and other programs, the library has resources to support you in your role as your child’s first and best teacher! Visit our Kids and Families page older kids’ programs and services.
Highlights
Summer Challenge Wrap Up
August 27, 2025
The Summer Challenge wraps up with grand prizes donated by local donors being distributed.
KINDERGARTEN READINESS
OTHER SERVICES FOR PARENTS OF LITTLE ONES
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Track your progress and earn stickers and prizes!
Apps for Kids Ages 0-5
Recommended Apps
Baby Time
Songs and activities for pre-walkers
Counting and Color Songs
Sing felt board songs with Jodi and Kurt!
Hand-Picked for You!
Let library staff pick out some great new titles for you.
Kits
Themed sets of books and educational toys
Movement for Little Ones
Get your wiggles out with movement and yoga!
Nursery Rhymes
Sing Nursery Rhymes with Pat!
Play Spaces
Play-Based Learning
Storytime Songs
Sing storytime songs with YDL staff
Summer Challenge
Read, Learn, Explore
Online Books, Movies, & Music
ABCmouse (from home)
ABCmouse Early Learning Academy is an engaging online curriculum for children ages 2–8+, including reading and language arts, math, beginning science, social studies, art, and music. Enter your YDL card number to create an account.
ABCmouse (in the library)
ABCmouse Early Learning Academy is an engaging online curriculum for children ages 2–8+, including reading and language arts, math, beginning science, social studies, art, and music. Enter your YDL card number to create an account.
Early World of Learning
An interactive educational experience for young learners age 3 and up. With stories, songs, games, and videos, kids will practice concepts such as letters, numbers, shapes, and more.
Hoopla
Download movies, television shows, music, comic books, eBooks, and eAudiobooks to your laptop or mobile device.
Learn to Use
PebbleGo
Animals and social studies come to life in this easy-to-navigate and visual learning tool for youngsters pre-K and up.
TumbleBook Library
Kids will love these animated, talking books! Watch your favorite children’s books come alive with narration, music, and interactive elements.