Reading aloud is one of the best activities you can do to ready your child for school. Make time to read aloud every day.

Looking for books?  When you and your child are looking for books, the library staff is here to help, but finding the perfect book for your child is ultimately your responsibility. Click here to find out How to find the perfect book for your child.

Book Lists - Lots of lists, featuring picture books, best-selling books, books for guys, notable books, and more.

Homework Help - Access thousand of full-text articles, chat with a librarian, search the web from child-safe search engines, find facts, and more.

Great Web Sites for Kids - Hand picked by librarians of the Association for Library Services to Children (part of the American Library Association).  A great place to start your online research.

Fun Stuff - Online games, music, cartoons, and books.  Just for fun!

Kids' Events - York County libraries provide a wide variety of programs for kids, including story times for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers and programs especially for Tweens.  Click here for a calendar of Kids' Events from around the county.

Book Discussion Groups - Book discussion groups aren't just for adults.  Look in our list and you will find groups for homeschoolers, groups for 'Tweens, and even some groups for kids and dogs!  

BookFLIX for Children Watch the story and read the book!  This new online literacy resource pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks to build a love of reading and learning. 

One More Book!  A podcast updated 3 times a week, which promotes and celebrates literacy and great children’s books. 

A Storytime, Online! - The Screen Actors Guild Foundation is proud to bring you Storyline Online, an on-line streaming video program featuring SAG members reading children's books aloud.

The Family Place at Martin Library - This program consists of five free workshops that give parents and caregivers the opportunity to play with their children (from birth to age three) and interact with their peers in a supportive environment.  There are also playgroups for graduates of the program. Registration is required.