Little Ones
Talk, Sing, Read, Write, and Play every day!
The first five years of a child’s life are the most important. Children develop movement, cognitive, and social skills that last a lifetime. The library is here to help parents and caregivers give their little ones the best start in life.
Highlights
Pretend Play at YDL-Whittaker
September 5, 2019
Discover educational toys in our pretend play spaces. We’ve changed over to a new theme for Fall 2019, “Let’s Play School.”
Visit the Renaissance Festival or Detroit Zoo with your Library Card!
Summer is over, but there’s still plenty of fun to …
Read, Learn, and WIN with the Summer Challenge!
Challenge your mind! This all-summer, all-ages game lets you win …
Events
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Little Learners
Saturday, February 8 | 11:00 am || YDL-Superior
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Downtown Storytime
Monday, January 27 | 10:30 am| YDL-Michigan -
Y on the Fly
Tuesday, January 28 | 6:15 pm| YDL-Michigan -
Jumpstart Storytime
Thursday, January 30 | 10:30 am| YDL-Whittaker
Services
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Track your progress and earn stickers and prizes!
Apps for Kids Ages 0-5
Recommended Apps
Michigan Activity Pass
Get free and discounted passes to museums and parks!
Play Kits
Bring learning home with toys, books, and puppets
Play Spaces
Play-Based Learning
Storytimes
Books, Songs, and Rhymes for Every Stage
Summer Challenge
Read, Learn, Explore
TALK: Text and Learn for Kindergarten
Build Early Literacy
Books, Movies, & Music
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.
Download movies, television shows, music, comic books, eBooks, and eAudiobooks to your laptop or mobile device.
Kids will love these animated, talking books! Watch your favorite children’s books come alive with narration, music, and interactive elements.
Fun, Safe Websites for Little Ones
Early Literacy Information & Research
Book Lists
Is your little one starting kindergarten in the fall? Use these books to talk about what it will be like and what your child can expect.
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Are you expecting a new baby? Concerned about how your child(ren) will react? Check out these books to get ready for the new addition to your family.
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Is your little one getting ready to use the potty? These books will help you succeed!
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Is it time to move your little one from the crib to a big kid bed? Here are some great books to address any fears or concerns.
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Find books that tie in with YDL’s newest exhibit, The Power of Children, in this list. These are stories of children who faced adversity unflinchingly.
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Find books for your little ones on any of these topics.
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Books that can help you talk about death, loss, and grieving with a child ages 3-8.
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Find great books by Native American/First Nation authors for your little one here.
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Discover stories that feature characters of different races and religions.
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Thanks to the tireless work of Arab literature blogs and library blogs, we can offer you this list of picture books featuring Muslim children and their families. We hope these books will provide a deeper understanding of the Muslim American and global Muslim experience.
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Our Spring 2020 Family Read is The First Rule of Punk by Celiz C. Perez. It is perfect for grades 3-8. We want everyone to be part of the conversation. Checkout these related books to share with younger readers! What If… Berger, Samantha author. …
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