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: Connect with Tech: Northstar
- Date & Time: Tuesday, November 03, 10:00am
- Location: Central Library
- Description: Join us anytime during the session for self-paced learning. Explore a variety of technology topics, practice skills through guided lessons, and create a personalized learning plan tailored to your goals. Earn a Certificate from Northstar by taking a proctored exam on any topic.
- No Registration Required.
- Event: Storytime at Franklin Road – Babies
- Date & Time: Tuesday, November 03, 10:30am
- Location: Franklin Road Branch
- Description: Babies from birth to 18 months are invited for stories, lap bounces, songs, and other early literacy activities!
- No Registration Required.
- Event: Storytime at Southport – Preschool
- Date & Time: Tuesday, November 03, 10:30am
- Location: Southport Branch
- Description: Preschoolers ages 3 – 5 and an adult are invited for an active class featuring stories, songs and rhymes that focus on early literacy skills and school preparedness.
- No Registration Required.
- Event: Native Garden Vision Boards
- Date & Time: Tuesday, November 03, 10:30am
- Location: Irvington Branch
- Description: Planning your native plants is a great fall task. In this workshop you will have the opportunity to create your native plant vision board while planning what you want to have. Make plans, get personalized advice, and leave with a vision board (and some native seeds to sow in the fall).
- Register Here
- Event: Play & Learn with Gymboree
- Date & Time: Tuesday, November 03, 10:30am
- Location: East Washington Branch
- Description: Babies and toddlers are exposed to sensory play, songs, and the beginnings of social play in this program with an expert from Gymboree! This program is open to babies and toddlers 6 months – 36 months.
- Register Here