Kids

#events

Events

Information on upcoming storytime sessions, online recordings and resources.

These sessions offer an opportunity for parents and caregivers to play with their children in a relaxed and social learning space.

Homework Help

Princeton University students provide after-school help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school.

#books

Books & Reading

Books for Kids

Discover reading recommendations and more.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Join this early literacy program and help your child develop the tools they need to become proficient readers.

Storytimes at Home: A Resource Guide

Themed storytime plans crafted by our librarians for home or classroom use.

Princeton Overdrive Kids Room

The Princeton Overdrive Kids Room is dedicated to eReading materials curated specifically for ages 0-12.

Hoopla

Immediate access to thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, comics and music albums.

TumbleBook Library

Unlimited access to a collection of TumbleBooks, readalongs, games and activities.

Comics Plus

Access to thousands of comics, graphic novels and manga from major publishers for kids, teens and adults.

Storytime Songs & Rhymes Videos

Rhyme and sing along with Youth Services staff as they share the best of storytime.

Browse the Videos

#display

Collection Display

Share your collection in our display case. Please complete the form, and we’ll get back to you about scheduling.

Share Your Collection

#take

Art Boxes & More

Stop by the Youth Services Information Desk to pick up puzzles, board games or an Art Box for in-library use. Each Art Box contains crayons/pencils, coloring sheets and blank paper and a featured art supply/special manipulative for creative play.

#research

Research & Learn

Brainfuse

Provides skills-building for all ages and levels via lessons, practice tests and writing assistance

Hiveclass

This digital encyclopedia for youth sports features high-quality educational videos.

Muzzy Language Learning

Award-winning BBC Online Language Program for children from beginners to early intermediate language learners.

#things

Library of Things

Little Thinker Kits

The Library of Things collection now includes Little Thinker Kits, curated by our librarians and designed to help children.

Launchpad

Children can explore high-quality, ad-free learning apps in a variety of topics, including STEAM and language learning.

Youth Nature Explorer Backpack

Ideal for inspiring families with children to explore the great outdoors, with the aid of kid-friendly tools and field guides.

#spaces

Spaces

Little Lab

A play-inspired environment.

Nursing Room

We are here to support you. We offer space to nursing individuals as an option for those who wish to use it.

Early Literacy Area

Picture books combine with elements of imaginative play to help our youngest patrons build early literacy skills.

#blog

From the Blog

December top 5 for under 5

We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library

November top 5 for under 5

We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library

October top 5 for under 5 - 2023

We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library

#connect

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Twitter feed for all things kids (and teens) related at Princeton Public Library.

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