Reading Buddies
Children entering grades 1-4 may participate in KPL’s Summer Reading Buddies program. Younger children are paired with teen volunteers for one-on-one reading time over eight-weekly sessions throughout the summer.
Reading Buddies: Mondays, June 11-July 30, 2018.
Session 1: 1:45-2:30 pm
Session 2: 245-3:30 pm
Last Day for sign-up Tuesday, May 29, 2018.
Questions? Contact Chelsea Bedley. org or call 314-821-5770, ext 1015.
Resources for Children
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
For children birth to entering Kindergarten. Sign up, read & win prizes.
WorldBook Online
Access WorldBook online and follow the “Kids” link to access encyclopedia resources for youth, including activities, pictures, videos and more.
OverDrive Kids Reading Room
Access OverDrive’s collection of materials for youth through the Kids Reading Room.
Tumblebooks
Enjoy hundreds of books, videos and read-alongs from multiple genres of children’s literature.
Book Club Kits
Each Juvenile Book Club Kit contains multiple copies of a book for hosting your own book club.
Early Literacy iPad Kits
Each iPad Kit contains one iPad loaded with educational games.
Preschool Learning Kits
Each Preschool Learning Kit contains books, movies, music and activities designed for preschool age children.
Family Kits
Each Family Kit is themed and contains reading materials and movies for all ages.
Baby Kits
Each Baby Time Kit contains books and activities designed for children birth to 24 months as well as a parenting book.
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