Kids

Summer Reading Challenge 2013!

Are you ready to dig into some good books? Will you discover what lies beneath the surface of that book cover? The Grand Rapids Public Library challenges all kids in the city under the age of 18 to read. Completing some levels will unlock bonus prizes. Victory is yours for the taking. Will you rise to the challenge?

Help your child learn to read

Develop your child’s literacy skills with five types of activities you can integrate into your everyday life. Find out how talking, writing, reading, playing, and singing are important for kids of all ages.

Click the age of your child to get started:

Mayor’s Book Club for Kids

Children in kindergarten through third grade are invited to read along with the Mayor. A new book is featured each month.

Parents

Find out how to get your child’s very own library card, help your child with reading and school, and learn more about parenting.

Educators

Teachers can plan a class visit and find out how to bring the library into your classroom. Homeschoolers, we’ve got resources for you too!

Looking for something new to read?

Check out these reads! Our librarians keep you up-to-date on the newest books. Plus we’ve put together lists of books by popular topics like circuses, pirates, and princesses.

Want to read on your computer?

Read picture books, play games, and watch videos for kids from Tumblebooks.

Ride to Read

Find out how to get bus passes to and from the library. Read about how the program works so you can get your free ride to the library today.