New Children’s Books
Welcome
The JCPL Children’s Department strives to provide the highest quality materials, programs, and customer service possible. We are happy to assist you at the Children’s Desk during all library hours.
Children age 10 and under must be directly supervised at all times by a responsible adult or caregiver who is at least 14 years old. By working together, we can ensure that families create a lifetime of wonderful library memories.
Book Match Bundles
Need help finding a good book? Let us curate a custom book bundle! Whatever their reading level, we’ll do our best to find books your child will love.
JCPL Family Book Club
Share the love of reading with the whole family!
Sept. 1 – Nov. 6, 2021
Families of all ages are invited to join the JCPL Family Book Club by reading aloud Mr. Popper’s Penguins together in the comfort of your own homes. As a special gift for participating, the first 50 families to register will receive a copy of Mr. Popper’s Penguins to add to their home library collection.
Registration is required and begins Sept. 1. Find out more on our JCPL Family Book Club website.
Storytimes
In Person Storytimes
Storytimes are back in person! Visit our events calendar for more info and to register.
Virtual Storytimes
Join us online for stories and rhymes.
On-Demand Events on YouTube
Visit our YouTube Channel for Kids Craft at Home, STEM with Shantel, and other great videos you can watch whenever you want!
Online Resources
Kentucky Kids Unbound
Powered by OverDrive. Read eBooks and eAudiobooks and stream videos for kids and teens.
Apps: iOS | Android | Kindle Fire
Read the Books (AR List)
Sort and search your school’s Accelerated Reader list. Click the “Check the Catalog” button to find and reserve a title in the Jessamine County Public Library catalog.
Tutor.com
Get live, one-to-one help in math, science, social studies, and English everyday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. To login, enter your 7 digit library card number or the site code. To find out what the site code is, contact the Information Desk at 859-885-3523 or via email.
TumbleBookLibrary
An online collection of TumbleBooks—animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading. To login from home, enter your library card number.
Apps: iOS | Android
Parenting Toolkit Podcast
Equipping parents to set their children up for success with a proactive approach. Visit the Parenting Toolkit page for more information on where you can subscribe.
