Kids & Caregivers
Storytime Favorites Blog
Our Favorite Storytime Books
Here in the children's department, we love storytime! And we love storytime books even more!
HDL Staff Picks: Parenting Books
There are so many parenting books out there and so little time! Check out these books that our staff have found helpful with their kiddos!
Ready for School
To create communities of readiness where ALL CHILDREN thrive and reach their full UNIQUE POTENTIAL.
Help Me Grow Ottawa
Help Me Grow® connects families with children ages prenatal through five years old to local resources helping children grow up
Preserving What Matters--Parenting Young Children
It’s been said that the days are long but the years are short, and parents of young kids definitely know where this saying comes from.
Early Lit Blog Post
HDL Storytimes Make Developmental Differences
Father credits HDL storytimes with reinforcing learning he and his daughter begun at home, but also with introducing new concepts to her.
Early Lit Tips
Talking is Teaching
Fun, research backed tips and resources to help you talk, read, and sing with your child every day.
Homework Help
HelpNow by Brainfuse
All-in-one suite of tutoring services including live help with tutoring, study tools, writing, math, college prep tests and more.
From Our Staff
My Librarians
El Día del Niño
Apr 25th | 10:00am - 11:30am
Join us on the North Branch lawn to spend some time with Critter Barn's animales de granja (farm animals) and enjoy a bilingual storytime.
eMedia Blog
Just for Kids
Find content created just for kids in these three online library resources: Hoopla, Kanopy, and Libby
Visit the Museum with Your HDL Card
Grand Rapids Children's Museum Passes
HDL now offers Grand Rapids Children's Museum passes for checkout. Visit the Information Desk or call either location to learn more.
Featured Resource
Comics Plus for Kids
For kids ages 9 & under: Unlimited access to curated comics for kids with no holds or wait lists
Connect, Discover & Create at One of our Locations
Visit one of our locations to explore all we have to offer. We can't wait to see you!
Experiential Learning at the Library
Experience the Library
From interactive stations, to hands-on creativity, art exhibits to StoryWalks out in our community, there's a lot to explore at HDL.
