Programs for Kids

Our kids’ programs delight and entertain children with engaging stories, reading, and learning that instills curiosity and wonder about the world around them.

TO REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS TAKING PLACE IN JUNE AND JULY, CLICK HERE!

For Children’s Programming

Please see our summer reading page for programs taking place in June and July.

Download Read-Alongs

You can check out read-along books from a great selection on Camellia Net, the library’s digital audiobook provider. The Read-Along collection includes both old and new favorites.

Games and Educational Resources

Click the links below to visit the many online resources available to children for reading, homework help, virtual field trips, and more.

The Brown Bookshelf

Build awareness of the myriad Black voices writing for young readers.

Disney Junior Online

Games featuring Mickey, Jasmine, Han Solo, and more

FunBrain

Hundreds of educational games, books, comics, and videos

Homework Alabama

Online tutoring and academic resource

International Children’s Library

Children’s books in a vast number of languages

Khan Academy

Personalized learning help

Meddybemps.com

High-quality educational resource for families with young children

Newbery Awards

Find distinguished contributions to American literature for children since 1922

Outstanding International Book List

A yearly list of outstanding books from all over the world, assembled by the United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY)

PBS Kids

Curriculum-based entertainment

Social Justice Books

Multicultural and social justice books for children, young adults, and educators

Virtual Field Trips

Visit other states, countries across the globe, and even other planets

We Need Diverse Books

Children’s book lover organization that advocates literature that reflects and honors the lives of all young people
Online Resources For All Ages

If you have questions or suggestions about our programming for kids, contact Amanda Coleman, ALCPL Youth Services Coordinator, at acoleman@alcpl.org or 256-232-1233.

ONLINE RESOURCES

  • Homework Help for Kids
  • Job Seeker Resources
  • Family Research Tools
  • Learning & DIY Guides
  • Legal Resources

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