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Best of the Best Kids Fiction 2024

It's a new year, and time to look back at 2024.

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Best of the Best Kids Nonfiction 2024

As the year comes to a close, many of us enjoy looking back on the books we read and enjoyed last year, and finding those we have missed.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Nonfiction for Kids

Monday, January 20th, 2025 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States. Check out these books to share with your kids.
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2025 ALA Youth Media Award Predictions

The 2025 Youth Media Awards will be announced at the end of January! Check out some of the books that might be contenders.
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Best of the Best Picture Books 2024

One of my favorite parts of November and December in the book world is the end-of-year "Best Books" lists.

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"HDL Readers Choice Awards" over an illustration of a trophy on a stage with red curtains

Readers' Choice Awards

Jan 2nd - Feb 2nd | All day
Herrick Main Library
Which of the most popular books from 2024 will you vote for? Vote at either HDL location from January 2 - February 2.

Family Fort Night

Jan 24th | 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Herrick Main Library
Join us for the return of Family Fort Night! Bring your flashlights, pillows, blankets, and any other fort-making materials for the fun.

Preschool Fair

Jan 25th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Herrick Main Library
Whether you’re looking for next year or for a few years in the future, we invite you to stop by (with or without your children!)
"HDL Readers Choice Awards" over an illustration of a trophy on a stage with red curtains

Readers' Choice Awards

Jan 2nd - Feb 2nd | All day
Herrick Main Library
Which of the most popular books from 2024 will you vote for? Vote at either HDL location from January 2 - February 2.

Family Fort Night

Jan 24th | 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Herrick Main Library
Join us for the return of Family Fort Night! Bring your flashlights, pillows, blankets, and any other fort-making materials for the fun.

Preschool Fair

Jan 25th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Herrick Main Library
Whether you’re looking for next year or for a few years in the future, we invite you to stop by (with or without your children!)

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ABC Mouse

Educational website for kids 2-7 years old to explore math, reading, art, science & music through puzzles, stories and interactive games.
"Libby for Kids" with the Libby icon against a magenta background

Libby Kids

Digital library collection of eBooks, eMagazines and eAudiobooks for kids. Borrow with your library card and download to any device.

Kanopy Kids

Curated, award winning video content for kids. Log in with a library card, select content, and access content for 72 hours.

Hoopla

Access popular eBooks, eAudiobooks, videos, music, and comics. Titles are available for instant streaming or to temporarily download.

ABC Mouse

Educational website for kids 2-7 years old to explore math, reading, art, science & music through puzzles, stories and interactive games.
"Libby for Kids" with the Libby icon against a magenta background

Libby Kids

Digital library collection of eBooks, eMagazines and eAudiobooks for kids. Borrow with your library card and download to any device.

Kanopy Kids

Curated, award winning video content for kids. Log in with a library card, select content, and access content for 72 hours.

Hoopla

Access popular eBooks, eAudiobooks, videos, music, and comics. Titles are available for instant streaming or to temporarily download.

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Audio-Enabled Chapter Books

Discovering Audio Enabled Books

Audio-Enabled Picture Book Favorites

Audio-Enabled Nonfiction

Audio-Enabled Chapter Books

Early Literacy

This Month's Early Literacy Calendar - English
This Month's Early Literacy Calendar - Español

Talk

Talking with children helps them learn oral language, one of the most critical early literacy skills. Children learn about language by listening to parents talk and joining in the conversation.

Sing

Singing develops language skills. Slows down language so children can hear the different sounds in words. Helps children learn new words and information.

Read

Reading together develops vocabulary and comprehension, nurtures a love for reading, and motivates children to want to learn to read.

Play

Play is one of the best ways for children to learn language and literacy skills. They learn about language through playing as the activities help them put thoughts into words and talk about what they are doing.

Write

Children become aware that printed letters stand for spoken words as they see print used in their daily lives.

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