Kids
Books, resources, events, and programs for kids and tweens.
Featured Resources & Programs
Digital Library for Kids
Homework help, encyclopedias, e-books, magazines, maps, and more!
Homework Help
Homework help, resources, helpful volunteer tutors, and places to study.
Library Go
Easy to use. Impossible to lose. Saint Paul Public Library's virtual card for students.
Upcoming Events
Books & More
New Items in the Library Catalog for Kids
Book Lists & Recommendations
2026 Annual Minnesota Book Awards Finalists Announced ​​
The Friends of Saint Paul Public Library announced the finalists in 10 categories for the 2026 Minnesota Book Awards! Explore the full list!
Book Launch: "The Blue House I Loved"
Feb 10th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Come celebrate the launch of The Blue House I Loved, a new children’s picture book by award-winning Saint Paul author Kao Kalia Yang.
Talking with kids about ICE
Current immigration actions impact people of all ages. Use these resources to help guide conversations with youth about immigration activity
Dealing With Trauma: Books for Children
Picture books for children that address trauma and healing.
Bookflix
Watch and read along with video storybooks! BookFlix pairs classic fictional video storybooks with nonfiction e-books.
OverDrive/Libby for Kids
E-books and e-audiobooks for kids. Read or listen using the Libby app.
Ebooks Minnesota K-5 Collection
In this exciting compilation of titles for young readers, children will learn and explore fun, vibrant books on a wide range of topics.
NoveList K-8 Plus
Your guide to reading for elementary and middle school students. Find award-winners, recommended books, author biographies, and more.
Bookflix
Watch and read along with video storybooks! BookFlix pairs classic fictional video storybooks with nonfiction e-books.
OverDrive/Libby for Kids
E-books and e-audiobooks for kids. Read or listen using the Libby app.
Ebooks Minnesota K-5 Collection
In this exciting compilation of titles for young readers, children will learn and explore fun, vibrant books on a wide range of topics.
NoveList K-8 Plus
Your guide to reading for elementary and middle school students. Find award-winners, recommended books, author biographies, and more.
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What's New for Kids and Tweens
2026 Annual Minnesota Book Awards Finalists Announced ​​
The Friends of Saint Paul Public Library announced the finalists in 10 categories for the 2026 Minnesota Book Awards! Explore the full list!
Book Launch: "The Blue House I Loved"
Feb 10th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Come celebrate the launch of The Blue House I Loved, a new children’s picture book by award-winning Saint Paul author Kao Kalia Yang.
Talking with kids about ICE
Current immigration actions impact people of all ages. Use these resources to help guide conversations with youth about immigration activity
Fall Break
Free, hands-on MEA break programs for kids and teens at a Saint Paul Public Library near you.
Free Fun During Fall Break!
Spend your Fall Break at the library! Kids and teens can find plenty of fun, free, and hands-on activities to do with family or friends.
Dealing With Trauma: Books for Children
Picture books for children that address trauma and healing.
ToshoCon 2025
Join us for ToshoCon 2025, a free anime convention hosted by the Saint Paul Public Library!
Alebrijes: Keepers of the Island
In honor of "Alebrijes: Keepers of the Island," we’ve curated a list of recommended reads that dive deeper into Mexican folk traditions.
Dive into Summer Break at the Library
From puppet shows to screen printing, SPPL has free events for kids and teens all summer! Explore programs by age, location, and interest.
Spring Break at your Library
FREE fun, hands-on learning activities for kids and teens from March 28-April 6.
Read Brave 2025: Picture Books
Each of these picture books touch on different themes featured in "Akata Witch" in an age-appropriate format for younger people ages 0-8.
Black-African Americans and Labor (Children/Juvenile)
Our young people are a source of Inspiration. Let's encourage them towards greatness.
Books About Death and Dying for Elementary Schoolers
These titles address death and dying in a developmentally appropriate way. They can be a good tool for learning, discussion and processing.
Maud Hart Lovelace Division II Book Award Nominees
Children's choice book award given annually by Minnesota Youth Reading Awards and the youth of Minnesota. Division II is for grades 6-8.
Maud Hart Lovelace Division I Book Award Nominees 2025
Children's choice book award given annually by Minnesota Youth Reading Awards and the youth of Minnesota. Division I is for grades 3-5.
2025 Star of the North Book Award Nominees
The nominees for the 2025 Star of the North Picture Book Award is one category of the Minnesota Youth Reading Awards.