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
Summer Challenge Wrap Up
September 27, 2018
This year 3,035 people of all ages signed up for the Summer Challenge and 1,544 earned a free book or YDL water bottle by reading at least 6 books! Participants …
You’re Invited to our 150th Birthday Party!
Celebrate 150 years of library service to the community with …
Events
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Shake, Rattle & Roll
Saturday, October 20 | 2:30 pm |YDL-Michigan
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Saturday Morning Fever
Saturday, October 20 | 10:30 am |YDL-Whittaker -
Superior Playgroup & Storytime
Saturday, October 20 | 11:00 am |YDL-Superior -
Shake, Rattle & Roll
Saturday, October 20 | 2:30 pm |YDL-Michigan
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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The Fall 2018 Family Read Ghost by Jason Reynolds is recommended for students in grades 3-8. We want everyone to participate at the October 13 Field Day, so here’s a short list of suggested books for younger readers. Is the one you want checked out? Le …
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Discover stories that feature characters of different races and religions.
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Find books for your little ones on any of these topics.
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