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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- Event: Storytime at West Perry – Babies and Toddlers
- Date & Time: Thursday, November 05, 10:15am
- Location: West Perry Branch
- Description: Children ages 0-2 and a caregiver are invited for a story, songs, rhymes, and activities designed with our littlest patrons in mind! No registration is required.
- No Registration Required.
- Event: Smartphone Drop-In at Martindale-Brightwood
- Date & Time: Thursday, November 05, 10:30am
- Location: Martindale-Brightwood Branch
- Description: Have a cell phone question? Drop in at the Martindale-Brightwood branch the first Thursday of the month and ask as many questions as you want about your smartphone!
- No Registration Required.
- Event: Storytime at East 38th Street – Preschool
- Date & Time: Thursday, November 05, 10:30am
- Location: East 38th Street Branch
- Description: Preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and fun! Daycares/Preschools are welcome at storytime. Please contact the Children’s Librarian at 317-275-4357 at least 2 days prior to storytime to allow us to plan for your group.
- No Registration Required.
- Event: Storytime at Franklin Road – Preschool
- Date & Time: Thursday, November 05, 10:30am
- Location: Franklin Road Branch
- Description: Preschoolers, ages 3-6, are invited for stories, songs, games, and other early literacy activities!
- No Registration Required.