Welcome to Youth Services

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Children’s Services

Reading Programs

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1000 Books Before Kindergarten (birth to start of kindergarten)

All year!

Young readers earn milestone badges and prizes as they work towards reading 1000 books! Log progress in Beanstack or on a printable log. We encourage reading a favorite book several times because each reading counts! Questions? Email us at 1000books@bcpl.org.

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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library mails one free high-quality, age appropriate book each month to children from birth to age 5.

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Tales Birthday Club

Children up to 5 years old are eligible to register for the Tales Birthday Club. During the month of their birthday, children will receive a card in the mail! Bring your Tales Birthday Card to any BCPL location to get the card stamped and receive a birthday gift.

Featured Resources

Access Video - Just for Kids!

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Stream many favorite children's programs and PBS favorites, such as Sesame Street, The Electric Company, Arthur, Reading Rainbow, and much, much more!

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ComicsPlus for Kids

Database - ComicsPlus for Kids

A growing collection of digital comics, graphic novels, and Manges specially curated for kids!

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Explora for Kids

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Explora for Kids provides homework help for students grades K to 5.
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New Picture Books

New Graphic Novels for Kids