Kids & Youth Zone

Stories • Learning • Discovery • Fun

New Arrivals

Collections for Every Stage

Every reader starts somewhere.
From a baby’s first board book to exciting novels and fascinating facts, our collections are designed to support children at every stage of their reading development.

Literacy Beyond Books

Every child learns differently. That’s why we offer a variety of engaging resources and experiences that support learning in many ways. Through exploration, listening, creativity, and play, children can build literacy skills, spark curiosity, and develop a lifelong love of learning both inside and beyond the pages of a book.

Playaway Collection

Discover More Ways to Enjoy Stories

Explore stories and learning in new ways with our collection of Wonderbooks, Playaways, and Launchpads. From read-along books and audiobooks to educational tablets filled with engaging apps and games, these resources help children learn, grow, and have fun wherever they are.

Library of Things

Borrow something unexpected.

The Library of Things is filled with unique items that inspire curiosity, creativity, and fun. Challenge your family with a board game, piece together a puzzle, try a round of disc golf, or embark on a ghost-hunting adventure. These collections help you learn, play, and explore beyond the shelves.

DVD

Bring movie night home with your library card.

Explore our collection of children’s and family DVDs featuring beloved characters, animated adventures, timeless classics, and engaging documentaries. From rainy-day entertainment to family movie nights, there’s always something new to discover.

New DVDS

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Online Resources

ebooks and Audiobooks for kids & teens

Discover classic and new titles, fiction, non-fiction. Separate collections for kids and teens/tweens. Offering simultaneous use. It’s as easy as browse, click, listen. Discover these collections in the Libby app or Libby website.

Brainfuse : HelpNow

After more than two decades and millions of tutoring sessions, Brainfuse is one of the most experienced online tutoring companies in the nation. HelpNow is a unique tutoring, homework help, and studying suite designed to assist patrons of all ages succeed.

Libby Kid’s reading room

Visit our ereading room for kids link on e resources for kids and families page. link opens to external website.

Did you know that our Libby catalogue has a collection of “Read-Along” kid’s books? These books are great for emerging readers. As the narrator reads the story out loud, each word being read is highlighted on the page for your child to follow along. A fun way to encourage literacy!

CBC Corner

Discover the best Canadian shows, stories & more! This one-of-a-kind digital portal allows you to access a wide variety of educational content for all ages.

Kids content includes shows, games, and activities. Teen and young adult content includes news adapted for youth and stories by youth for youth.

The parenting section features recipes, crafts & activities, advice, and shows.

Language Learning by KidSpeak

KidSpeak™ is a fun, age-appropriate online language course designed for children ages 6 and up! Accessible through Transparent Language Online, KidSpeak introduces children to English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Mandarin Chinese. The program teaches words and phrases suitable for learners’ age, needs, and interests. More than 40 activities, puzzles, and songs guide young learners through the basics, along with a cartoon “friend” who speaks the language. KidSpeak™ works on computers, tablets, and phones – so your little ones can learn on the go, at home, or in the library.