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One Book, OWWL Kids
One Book, OWWL Kids is a community-read program for children and caregivers across four New York counties, pairing a shared picture book with participating-library celebrations and early-literacy support.
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Virginia Beach Public Library Kid Coding
Virginia Beach Public Library’s Kid Coding page introduces children to unplugged coding activities such as sequencing, maps, algorithms, binary bracelets, and creative coding links.
Archives Live: The Great Fire of London
The National Archives’ free on-demand primary-school broadcast brings the Great Fire of London to life through original documents, eyewitness evidence, and historical artefacts.
Livermore Public Library Fun & Games
A public-library collection of family activities including neighborhood bingo, book-title scavenger hunts, secret messages, and Creative Kids at Home videos.
Summer Reading Challenge
The UK Reading Agency programme encourages children to read independently over the summer through a themed challenge, library participation, rewards, and family reading activities.
OC Public Libraries Kids & Family
Orange County Public Libraries’ kids and family hub offers library services, reading and learning links, children’s programming, and digital resources for young patrons.
ALA Día: Free Resources for 2026
The Association for Library Service to Children provides free 2026 Día promotional graphics and bilingual reading-list links celebrating children’s books and cultural diversity.
Denver Public Library Welcome to Reading Kits
Free Denver Public Library kits pair books, activities, and targeted tips for developing readers, with English and Spanish support across background knowledge, decoding, fluency, and comprehension.
NLS Summer Reading Program
The Library of Congress National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled provides a dedicated summer reading programme and accessible reading support for eligible children, teens, families, and library patrons.
OC Public Libraries In-N-Out Cover to Cover Club
Orange County Public Libraries’ 2026 Cover to Cover Club encourages children ages 4–12 to read five books or 300 minutes, track progress with a reading log, and earn an achievement award.
Kawartha Lakes Kids Digital Library
Kawartha Lakes Public Library’s children’s digital library page gathers e-books, audiobooks, databases, online learning, and kid-friendly library services in one starting point.
eRead Kids Digital Library
Georgia Public Library Service’s digital library gives children access to more than 45,000 English and Spanish ebooks and audiobooks, from picture books and basic readers to graphic novels and chapter books.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
A public-library early-literacy program for children from birth to kindergarten that supports reading logs, family reading routines, and English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole resources.
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