Children's Books & Resources

Newbery Award
- The 2021 Newbery Medal winner ...
  When You Trap a Tiger written by Tae Keller
Coretta Scott King Award
- The 2021 Coretta Scott King Book winner ...
  Before the Ever After written by Jacqueline Woodson
- The 2021 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Book winner...
  R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul illustrated by Frank Morrison
Caldecott Award
- The 2021 Caldecott Medal winner ...
  We Are Water Protectors written by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Michaela Goade
2022 Nutmeg Book Award Elementary Nominees: Recommended for grades 2 to 4
2022 Nutmeg Book Award Intermediate Nominees: Recommended for grades 4 to 6
Many of the Nutmeg Books are available in the Children's Section!
NEW! Many of the Nutmeg books are available in ebook and/or audio format that can be accessed from the library catalog, Hoopla, and/or Overdrive.

2020 Nutmeg Book Award WINNER- A Boy Called Bat by: Elana K. Arnold - Elementary Grades 2-3
2020 Nutmeg Book Award WINNER- Ban This Book by: Alan Gratz - Intermediate Grades 4-6

TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of TumbleBooks - animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. TumbleBooks are created by adding animation, sound, music and narration to existing picture books in order to produce an electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you. Have your library card ready to login!
Scholastic BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic. This engaging way to link fact and fiction reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration. You will need your library card number to login.
Museum Passes are available through the online reservation system. Reserve and print free or discounted passes to 22 local museums and attractions.

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