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Kids’ Booklists

If you need some ideas, view our reading lists!

Check out our latest kids’ booklists for some great book recommendations! If you’re new to the library, our catalog now includes some practical and interactive features that allow you to read reviews, create your own book lists, and even share them with other book lovers. You can also explore curated lists by our expert librarians to help you discover your next favorite read. Looking for more suggestions? Stop by the Barclay Family Children’s wing to ask a librarian for more excellent reads. Start browsing now and happy reading! Read more about it here.

Grades 4-7
Grades K-3
Our children’s department has lots of chapter books based on fairy tales, old and new. Don’t forget to check out J 398.2 in Children’s Non-Fiction (that’s the Dewey decimal number for fairy tales!).
Preschool and Kindergarten

Picture Books

Spooky and silly picture books perfect for younger kids!
Tickle your funny bone with these hilarious picture books.

Chapter Books

Explore our latest selection of chapter books for young readers! From exciting adventures to touching stories, there’s something for every progressing reader to enjoy. Jump into magical worlds, solve mysteries, and go on epic journeys with our carefully chosen collection, the perfect reads to spark imagination and foster a love for reading in your little bookworms! Dive into these kids’ booklists!

1st & 2nd Grade
3rd & 4th Grade
5th & 6th Grade
Don’t read these chapter books late at night!

Science Fiction for K-3
Science Fiction for 4th-7th Grade
Are you all done with the Dog Man or Captain Underpants series? Check out this kids’ booklist of read-alikes for more silly adventures!

*Warning: these chapter books might make you laugh uncontrollably.

Did you finish ALL of the Harry Potter and Percy Jackson series, and still want more fantasy? Here’s a list of books for your adventurous and magical side.

These books are full of friends, humor, and lots of heart!

LGBTQA+ books for kids

March News

2026, What’s Happening at Your Library March is here, and we’re excited to share some wonderful new items at the library just for you! A heartfelt thank-you for all the love and support you showed during Library Lovers Month! Our dedicated team is always eager to enhance your library experience, so please don’t hesitate to…

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February News

2026, see what’s happening at your library this month! Here is the February overview of upcoming events, new items, recommendations, and monthly awareness initiatives. We are pleased to share what’s happening this month with you.  February is Library Lovers’ Month Library Lovers’ Month is here, and we want to express our gratitude to all our…

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Discover Dairy

Adopt A Dairy Cow PCL is thrilled to partner with Discover Dairy’s Adopt a dairy cow for a whole year! Meet our dairy calf, Fluff. We warmly invite you to follow along as she grows and to learn more about the life of a dairy cow and her farm. Additionally, we’ll host a fun, family-friendly…

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