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Kids Space

Storytimes

About Storytime

View our Storytimes Calendar for upcoming in-person and virtual storytimes with your favorite HCPL librarians!

Storytime at Home

The library is bringing storytime to you! Join us for pajama storytimes from the comfort of your home, every Thursday evening, via Webex. Read, sing, rhyme, and count with your favorite librarians - at home! View upcoming dates.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Read with your little one and try to reach the goal of 1000 books before they start kindergarten, and earn cool prizes along the way! Learn more.
Storyline - call 804-501-1946 to hear a story
Storyline

Storyline offers recorded stories over the phone, and is geared toward preschool and early elementary children and their families. For people looking for an opportunity to listen to stories offline, call (804) 501-1946. (804) 501-1946. The library will offer newly recorded stories each week. Learn more here.

Exploration and Literacy Kits

We offer curated kits designed to help build reading skills with fun and educational activities. We've done the planning so you can enjoy quality time together with your little ones.

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Find trusted articles and information using research databases provided courtesy of HCPL.
Latest Kids News

25 April 2025
Arab American Heritage Month
Arab American Heritage Month
April is Arab American Heritage Month, a time to commemorate the history and culture of the Arab community. Our collection features several titles from Arab and Arab American authors. Read on for a list of titles for children, teens, and adults that ...
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Recommendations & Book Lists

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Get personalized book lists created for you by HCPL librarians. Use an online form to tell us a little about your reading preferences and we'll email you a list of books chosen just for you.

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Reading Lists by Age and Grade

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Kids Books

Fun and fascinating fiction and nonfiction for elementary-aged kids. Subscribe

Rebellion 1776 by Laurie Halse Anderson
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Speak Up, Santiago! by Julio Anta; illustrated by Gabi Mendez
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Isle of Ever by Jen Calonita
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Right Back at You by Carolyn Mackler
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The Trouble with Sunshine by Yamile Saied Méndez
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One Wrong Step by Jennifer A. Nielsen
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A Song for You & I by K. O'Neill
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Speechless by Aron Nels Steinke
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    Picture Books

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    Wind Watchers by Micha Archer
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    Faith Takes the Train by Kesi Augustine; illustrated by Mokshini
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    Papilio by Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor, and Andy Chou Musser
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    Echo by Adam Rex
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    Bearsuit Turtle Makes a Friend by Bob Shea
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    Just Like Millie by Lauren Castillo
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    Spider in the Well by Jess Hannigan
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    Ride Beside Me by Lucy Knisley
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    Today by Gabi Snyder; illustrated by Stephanie Graegin
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    A Maleta Full of Treasures by Natalia Sylvester; illustrated by Juana Medina
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