Launchpads Ages 3-12 Launchpads are pre-loaded tablets for children from preschool age through sixth grade. They are easy to use, and do not require wifi or the internet, so they are 100% secure and accessible for everyone. Launchpads are populated with carefully chosen content including educational apps, games, videos, stories, and activities for hours of learning fun. There are many topics to choose from, so explore them all! Get A Launchpad
Early Literacy Ages 0-5 Children who are read to from birth have a larger vocabulary and have a higher success rate of being lifelong readers and learners. Not sure how to begin? Check out our many resources for your youngest customers. Early Literacy Guide
Noyes Library for Young Children Ages 0-8 A library dedicated to children birth to 3rd grade. This is a busy place with children playing with the train table, blocks and baby dolls. Early Literacy programming currently takes place every day the library is open. Visit Noyes Library
Discovery Rooms Ages 0-8 Come alone or make a play date with a friend. MCPL’s discovery rooms have everything you need to have fun and encourage learning through play. The Discovery Rooms are designed for children from newborns to 8 years old and for their adult caregivers. NOTE: You can reserve a room at Gaithersburg, Germantown, Marilyn J. Praisner, or Quince Orchard libraries. Please review MCPL's Discovery Room policies.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Ages 0-5 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a fun way to help prepare your child for Kindergarten. For every book you read, your child can color in a shell on the coloring sheet. In addition, anytime you sing a song, do a fingerplay, read a poem, etc., your child can color in a shell for each activity! Sign Up Now
MCPL Booklists for Kids Ages 0-12 Is your child looking for the perfect book to read? Or, are you looking for a good book to read with your child? Here's a list of MCPL-curated books (PDF's). Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Middle School, Spanish
More Resources for Kids Ages 0-12 This is a collection of links to award winner reading lists and MCPL resources for kids. MCPL Book Talks, Caldecott Link, Newbery Link, Capitol Choices Link, Black-Eyed Susan Link, Coretta Scott King Link, Pura Belpre Link Homework Help eBooks & eAudiobooks
