Children's Books & Resources

2023 Winners: Newbery, Caldecott, King, Belpre & More Awards from the American Library Association

Newbery Award
- The 2024 Newbery Medal winner ...
  The Eyes and the Impossible written by Dave Eggers
Coretta Scott King Award
- The 2024 Coretta Scott King Book winner ...
  nigeria Jones written by Ibi zoboi
- The 2024 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Book winner...
  An American Story illustrated by Dare Coulter written by Kwame Alexander
Caldecott Award
- The 2024 Caldecott Medal winner ...
  Big illustrated and written by Vashti Harrison

Elementary (Grades 2-4) Winner... Mellybean and the Giant Monster by: Mike White

Intermediate (Grades 4-6) Winner... Scritch Scratch by: Lindsay Currie

2025 Nutmeg Book Award Elementary Nominees: Recommended for grades 2 to 4
2025 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 via Libby.

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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