This collection of book lists created by our staff can assist students with homework, help them find more books by their favorite authors, and aid parents in finding books for the youngest readers, among other things! We add new lists each month so returning readers can continue to find their next read! Find more reading recommendations for kids in our blog or enjoy storytime online.
Are you looking for MORE reading recommendations for kids? Your child’s new favorite book, handpicked for you! Hoosier Next Read is a personalized book recommendation service from The Indianapolis Public Library. Share your child’s reading preferences, and our Library staff will send you a custom list of 2–5 titles within 7 business days so you’ll always have their next great read ready. You can also visit us in person or online to get ideas for great reads for kids. For one-on-one help call or ask a Library staff member at any of our locations. You can also call, text, or email ask-a- librarian!
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Staff Picks
Fall Reads for Little Readers
Enjoy the fall season and Halloween with this curated reading list for children ages 0-6.
Oh So Much to be Grateful For!
Enjoy a selection of picture books that inspire a sense of gratitude in kids! There is so much in this world to be grateful for, from our caregivers, to our school friends, to the sound of chirping birds and the first fall of snow. Let these books help guide your little readers to find out what makes them grateful.
Animal Hibernation and Overwintering
Explore this list of juvenile non-fiction titles covering animal hibernation and winter survival.
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Join Us for Storytime!
- Event: Dungeons and Dragons at West Indianapolis
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 31, 10:00am
- Location: West Indianapolis Branch
- Description: Teens are invited to join the D&D 5E club. No experience is needed and materials are provided. Have fun with friends and let your imagination run wild!
- Register Here
- Event: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 31, 10:00am
- Location: Wayne Branch
- Description: Join staff and volunteers from the Alzheimer’s Association of Indiana to learn about the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Registration is not required but you will receive an email reminder (and it can help us plan).
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- Event: Block Party
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 31, 10:00am
- Location: Central Library
- Description: Kids are invited to flex their creative muscles and building skills at our Block Party! Stop by the 3rd floor to create with LEGOs, blocks, and other kid-friendly building materials.
- No Registration Required.
- Event: CLASES BASICAS DE COMPUTACIÓN en español
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 31, 10:30am
- Location: Fort Ben Branch
- Description: En este programa, ganará confianza en el uso de su dispositivo y de los programas informáticos para poder alcanzar sus objetivos.
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- Event: CLASES BASICAS DE COMPUTACIÓN en español
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 31, 10:30am
- Location: Pike Branch
- Description: En este programa, ganará confianza en el uso de su dispositivo y de los programas informáticos para poder alcanzar sus objetivos.
- Register Here