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Screenshot of Markham Public Library Learning Place
84/100 · ages 6–12

Markham Public Library Learning Place

A public-library program hub for children and families with age-banded STEAM, coding, animation, and creative technology learning opportunities.

WebsiteAnimationCreative technology
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Screenshot of ALSC Digital Media Resources

ALSC Digital Media Resources

The Association for Library Service to Children curates a regularly revised guide to children’s digital media, early literacy, digital citizenship, coding, apps, gaming, audio, and healthy family technology choices.

WebsiteCodingDigital citizenship
3–18 · Free online guide84
Screenshot of Rolling Meadows Library Storytime at Home

Rolling Meadows Library Storytime at Home

A public-library storytime hub with free read-alongs, interactive storybooks, recommended storytime channels, Spanish options, and direct links to children’s reading platforms.

WebsiteYouTube channelInteractive booksRead-alouds
2–10 · Free online; some library services require access87
Screenshot of Plymouth Public Library Digital Learning for Children

Plymouth Public Library Digital Learning for Children

Plymouth Public Library’s children’s digital learning page gathers multimedia youth books, printables, lessons, mini-books, reading challenges, ebooks, audiobooks, and research tools.

WebsiteAudiobooksDigital library
3–14 · Free; some resources require a library card85
Screenshot of Cambridge Public Library Online Resources for Kids

Cambridge Public Library Online Resources for Kids

A public-library guide to children’s learning and reading resources, including Britannica Fundamentals, Craftsy, Encyclopedia Britannica, PebbleGo, Hoopla, digital collections, and family games.

WebsiteArts and craftsEducational games
5–18 · Free with library access84
Screenshot of Denver Public Library Welcome to Reading Kits

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.

WebsiteDownloadableEarly readingPhonics
4–9 · Free with library access90
Screenshot of 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

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.

WebsiteDownloadableEarly literacyReading log
0–5 · Free88
Screenshot of Oak Park Public Library Digital Library for Kids & Families

Oak Park Public Library Digital Library for Kids & Families

Oak Park Public Library’s digital library guide curates early-learning videos, at-home activities, homework help, kid-friendly streaming, library apps, and research tools for children and families.

WebsiteAt-home activitiesDigital library
2–14 · Free; some services require a library card87
Screenshot of Cuyahoga County Public Library Learning Resources & Activities

Cuyahoga County Public Library Learning Resources & Activities

Cuyahoga County Public Library’s K–12 guide brings together free or library-card learning services including reading, math, science, art, music, book video pairings, and printable materials.

WebsiteArtK–12 learning
2–18 · Free with library card for some services86
Screenshot of District of Columbia Public Library Kids

District of Columbia Public Library Kids

DC Public Library’s kids hub connects families to digital books, audiobooks, read-alongs, Kanopy Kids, science and homework databases, reading lists, Books from Birth, and educator support.

WebsiteYouTube channelPodcastAudiobooksDigital library
2–14 · Free; many databases require a library card86
Screenshot of Markham Public Library Kids Makerspace

Markham Public Library Kids Makerspace

A library makerspace guide featuring screen-free programmable toys such as Botley and Code-a-Pillar, with instructions and recommended ages for hands-on coding play.

WebsiteDownloadableYouTubeProblem solvingRobotics
3–10 · Free with library access86
Screenshot of Livermore Public Library Fun & Games

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.

WebsiteYouTube channelCraftsFamily games
4–12 · Free84
Screenshot of San Francisco Public Library Virtual Library for Kids

San Francisco Public Library Virtual Library for Kids

San Francisco Public Library’s virtual library for kids brings together ebooks, audiobooks, streaming media, homework help, STEM resources, language learning, storytimes, and family learning links for children and caregivers.

WebsiteYouTube channelAudiobooksDigital library
0–14 · Free; some services require a library card86
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