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Find out what the children's departments in libraries across the United States and in Canada have to offer.

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If you take advantage of all of the resources at your public library you will save money. Save money at your library by checking out children's books, audiobooks, DVDs and more.

What is the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)?

You may have heard the terms ALSC and the Association for Library Service to Children and wondered about them. The Association for Library Service to Children, also known as ALSC, is a division of the American Library Association (ALA). It administers some of the most well known children's book awards and notable children's books lists.

What Is the American Library Association (ALA ) ?

Find out about the American Library Association (ALA), its purpose, and the divisions of the American Library Association (ALA) that particularly relate to children’s books.

Baltimore County (Maryland) Public Library

Booklists, links to homework help, crafts, and e-zines at the library's KidsPage.

Berkeley (CA) Public Library

This California library has a large number of annotated booklists, a number of which target middle school readers. It also contains children's book-related resources for adults.

Boston (Massachusetts) Public Library

Large number of genre, summer reading booklists, resources for homework, great sites for children, and resources for parents and teachers.

Boulder (Colorado) Public Library

Booklists, related sites for children, plus program, tour, and events information.

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (PA)

Booklists, homework and research help, information on library programs and services, plus great links.

Central Rappahannock Regional Library

The Central Rappahannock Regional Library in Fredericksburg, Virginia has a wonderful wesite for kids. It includes a large number of booklists, both theme-based lists and lists for various age/grade levels. There are quizzes for kids and a special section for teachers.

Danbury (Connecticut) Public Library

Junior Library has online catalog, information on events, and links to homework help and related sites.

London (Ontario, Canada) Public Library

Book reviews, recommended reading lists, tips for parents, and more.

Los Angeles Public Library

The Library's Kids'Path has helpful information for parents, a Spanish version of the site, genre and themed booklists, age and grade level recommendations, and much more.

Monroe County (Indiana) Public Library

While the booklists aren't annotated, the library has a lot of theme-based booklists online, which can be very helpful if you are searching for a specific topic, such as math, sports, or space.

Montgomery County (Maryland)

This library offers booklists, quizzes, homework help, and tips for parents and caregivers.

Multnomah County (Oregon) Public Library

An excellent site, up-to-date and with lots of information on books, authors, children's book awards, starting your own book discussion group, and more.

New York (NY) Public Library

Recommended reading lists, a number of different links' lists, a calendar of library events, and more.

Newark (New Jersey) Public Library

Detailed information on library programs and services, plus links to all kinds of helpful resources, including articles and encyclopedias.

Richmond (British Colombia) Public Library

Good sites for kids and teens, plus recommended books from this Canadian library.

Topeka and Shawnee County (KS) Public Library

Detailed information about programs and services, plus links to all kinds of recommended books, and more.

Washoe County (Nevada) Library

Information on children's and family programs, annotated booklists by grade level, good links for homework help, and more.

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Librarian Jean Hatfield brings a wealth of experience to the About.com: Children's Books website where she does several books reviews a month of books for tweens (ages 8-12). Jean Hatfield has a strong background as a children's librarian.
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