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
Spring Break 2026: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Books for kids about how to reduce waste, reuse items for art and crafting, and recycling
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!
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
Spring Break 2026: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Books for kids about how to reduce waste, reuse items for art and crafting, and recycling
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!
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.
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.
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.
Books About Girlhood for Tweens
Middle grade (ages 8-12) books to accompany the Smithsonian's "Girlhood (It’s Complicated)" at exhibit the Minnesota History Center.
Books About Girlhood for Kids
Picture and chapter books for children to accompany the Smithsonian's "Girlhood (It’s Complicated)" at exhibit the Minnesota History Center.