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Kids & Care Givers

Storytime Favorites Blog

Our Favorite Storytime Books

Here in the children's department, we love storytime! And we love storytime books even more!

Early Literacy: Children Ages 0 -5

Parenting and Local Resources

Parenting Books Recommended by HDL Staff

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

"Ready for School" mission statement with a photo of a girl wearing a backpack

Ready for School

To create communities of readiness where ALL CHILDREN thrive and reach their full UNIQUE POTENTIAL.

Great Start Ottawa

"Help Me Grow Ottawa" website homepage screenshot with smiling kids from diverse backgrounds

Help Me Grow Ottawa

Help Me Grow® connects families with children ages prenatal through five years old to local resources helping children grow up

Storywalks

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Storywalks

We’re collaborating with Ottawa County Parks to continue providing StoryWalks! Walk through the pages of a book as walk along a park path.

Reading Recommendations & Early Lit Tips

Early Lit Blog Post

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Library for Little Ones

The big kids are in school, and we have a great selection of weekly early literacy offerings for all the little kids here at the library.
September Early Literacy Calendar - English
Septiembre Early Literacy Calendar en Español

School Age: Grade K - 12

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.

Books

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Kids Books

From Our Staff

Recommendations

My Librarians

Kids Comic Book Club: School

September's Kids Comic Book Club meeting is all about school! Check out some of these recommendations from Miss Amanda. HerrickDL KidPicks

Audio-Enabled Books

Digital Library & More for Kids

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Digital Resources for Teens

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

Libby for Kids

Libby Kids

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

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.
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