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91/100 · ages Children and families

ALA Día Free Resources 2026

The Association for Library Service to Children provides free 2026 Día children’s reading and celebration resources in English and Spanish.

WebsiteBilingual resourcesLibrary programming
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ALSC Digital Media Resources

The Association for Library Service to Children curates guidance and links on children’s digital media, early literacy, apps, eBooks and podcasts.

WebsiteAppsDigital media
Children and families; topic-specific · Free public guide88
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CSLP 2027 Mysteries Await at Your Library

The Collaborative Summer Library Program’s official 2027 resource center supports member libraries running inclusive, literacy-based summer programs for children, teens and adults under the theme Mysteries Await at Your Library.

WebsiteInclusive programsLibrary programs
3–18+ · Library-member access/terms vary88
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National Year of Reading 2026 – The Reading Agency

The Reading Agency’s official National Year of Reading 2026 page explains the UK campaign, its public-library support, free activity and communications toolkits, and the Summer Reading Challenge for children aged 4–11.

WebsiteBooksCampaign toolkit
4–11 · Free public campaign resources88
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Every Child Ready to Read Digital Toolkit

The American Library Association announcement introduces the PLA and ALSC digital Every Child Ready to Read toolkit, a family and library resource for supporting young children’s early literacy through everyday practices.

WebsiteEarly literacyLibrary toolkit
0–5 · Public toolkit announcement and access links87
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Collaborative Summer Library Program

The Collaborative Summer Library Program is a public-library program hub offering children’s summer reading themes, promotional materials and family literacy resources that libraries can use with local communities.

WebsiteFamily literacyLibrary programs
3–12 · Public library program resources86
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Mixing in Math

TERC’s Mixing in Math provides a bank of activities, games and projects for ages 3–12 in English and Spanish, with family, library, preschool and after-school applications.

WebsiteAfter-school learningEarly learning
Ages 3–12 · Free public activities91
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iREAD Summer 2026: Plant a Seed, Read

iREAD’s 2026 library reading programme uses a farm-to-table theme to connect stories with culture, history, science, health and human connection, with children, teen, early-literacy and family activities.

WebsiteDownloadableEarly literacyFamily activities
Children, teens, early literacy and families; activity-specific · Paid resource guide; some state-library partners distribute it directly87
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NYPL Vibrant Voices 2026–2027 Educator Resources

The New York Public Library’s Vibrant Voices collection pairs diverse children’s and teen book recommendations with a public educator guide containing discussion questions and classroom activities.

WebsiteClassroom activitiesDiverse books
5–14 · Free public educator guide86
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ALA 2026 Summer Reading Lists

The American Library Association’s 2026 Summer Reading Lists offer free downloadable book and digital-media recommendations for birth–preschool, grades K–2, 3–5, and 6–8.

WebsiteDownloadableBook listsEarly years
Birth through grade 8 · Free92
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Go All In: National Year of Reading 2026 Resources

The UK National Year of Reading 2026 resource portal offers family, school, library, early-years, and accessible reading guides, activity packs, and downloadable materials.

WebsiteDownloadableAccessible readingActivity packs
Ages 0–18 by resource; some adult-facing guidance · Free public resources92
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