Just For Kids
STEM, Art, Writing!
The Children’s collection, primarily intended for children from birth to fifth grade, encompasses a wide variety of subjects and formats including books (in English, Spanish, Arabic, and more), magazines, audiobooks, graphic novels, CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays, and videogames (Wii, Xbox, and PlayStation).
Our patrons also have access to a large selection of electronic resources, including eBooks and streaming media.
Whether your children are interested in weekly story times and crafts, regular STEM/STEAM programs, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, or our annual Summer Reading program, there is something for everyone.
Calm Room Now Open!
Our Children's Department is pleased to announce that the Calm Room is now open! Located next to the Youth Study Rooms, this space is designed to give children who feel overstimulated, anxious, or stressed a place to calm down. What is a ... READ MORE
DKPL’s Open-Source Museum: Part 3
The artifacts printed for Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt as part of 8 Countries in 1 Day were such a hit that it was obvious they needed to be kept around. However, their proper location in 309 Creative wasn't created until 2025: the ... READ MORE
America 250 Part Two
The first half of 2026 has been a whirlwind as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and we're just getting started! Below you'll find information about our featured events commemorating this ... READ MORE
Sweet Summer! June is National Candy Month
If you’re chasing chocolate, swooning over sweets, or just crushing on candy, then June is the month for you because June is National Candy Month! Candy has been around for centuries, but it has changed quite a lot in that time! The ... READ MORE
FEATURED READS FOR JUST FOR KIDS
