Kid's Books
Featured Content
Listen up!
Call StoryPhone to listen to children’s books, songs and rhymes presented by library staff.
Going for the Gold
Discover the true stories of Olympic champions, both past and present, in these picture book biographies for young readers.
Olympic Heroes
Check out these biographies of Olympic athletes throughout history for young readers ages 8-12.
Book & Author Events
Book & Author Events
Online Baby Storytimes
Various dates and times
Online Event
Wiggle, giggle and bond with your baby through stories, happy songs, rhymes, and activities that inspire a love of reading.
Online Preschool Storytimes
Various dates and times
Online Event
Share fun books, songs, and creative activities to prepare young minds for the adventure of reading at our Preschool Storytimes.
Graphic Novels are Life! with Dan Santat
Jul 30th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Event
Join this year’s National Book Award for Young People Literature winner, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens & teens to tell their stories.
Behind the Scenes at the Space Station - Online Author Talk
Aug 7th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Event
Step inside one of the great feats of space exploration with Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur.
Ebooks & Downloadable Audiobooks
eBooks & Digital Audiobooks
July 2024 Instant Access Titles
Instantly download these ebooks and digital audiobooks to your favorite internet-connected device to enjoy on the go--no waiting required!
Libby, by OverDrive
Enjoy ebooks, digital audiobooks and magazines on your favorite internet-connected device.
Our Top Picks For 2023!
Check out the books and movies library staff named as their favorite titles released in 2023.
Find Books By Reading Level
Discover tools and library resources focused on helping parents and caregivers find the right books for children just learning to read.
Award Winners
2023 Washington State Book Award Finalists - Youth
The Washington Center for the Book has selected 10 finalists for outstanding books published by Washington authors in 2022.
The Ezra Jack Keats Book Award
The Ezra Jack Keats Award honors books that reflect diverse populations, the universal experience of childhood, and the strength of family.
The Sasquatch Award
12 great books are nominees but only one wins. 4th-6th graders can participate in the voting process by reading at least 2 of the nominees.
The Asian/Pacific Award for Literature - Picture Books
The goal of the Asian/Pacific American Award is to honor and recognize individual work about Asian/Pacific Americans and their heritage.