Books & Reading

Watch and read along with video storybooks!

BookFlix pairs classic fictional video storybooks with nonfiction e-books to reinforce reading skills and develop essential real-world knowledge and understanding.

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Quick Start Guide

Four unique and engaging paths for learning for pre-kindergarten through grade 2.

• Play: interactive games that build early literacy and math skills.
• Read: animated e-books introduce young learners to fundamental concepts while building language, critical thinking, and comprehension skills. 
• Create: illustrate concepts or create a fun drawing.
• Explore: investigate biomes of the world and their distinctive characteristics.

In this exciting compilation of titles for young readers, children will learn and explore fun, vibrant books on a wide range of topics.

An Indie Author Project Select Collection.

This collection features a growing number of curated children's eBooks from top indie authors and illustrators. From beautifully illustrated picture books to award-winning middle grades fiction, there is something for parents and children of all interest and reading levels.

Guide to reading for elementary and middle school students.

Find award-winners, recommended reads, author biographies, and more.

Sign in with your library card number to access from outside of the library.

E-books and e-audiobooks for kids and early readers, ranging from picture books to stories with chapters.

Browse and check out online or get the Libby App for your mobile device.

In the Libby app:

• Add MELSA: Twin Cities Metro eLibrary as your library.
• Choose Saint Paul Public Library as your location.

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