Resources for Kids & Families
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Read.gov
Classic books online
Author videos
Fascinating people, places & events that await you whenever you read -
America's Library
Meet amazing Americans
Jump back in time
Experience America's story for elementary & middle school students -
Today in History
What occurred
Why it mattered
Find out what happened on this date in American history -
National Jukebox
Hundreds of tunes
No change necessary
Listen to a wealth of songs and monologues from the early days of recording -
Chronicling America
Search by date
Search by state
Browse and read historical American newspapers from all 50 states -
Poetry 180
Put more poetry in your life
Read it out loud
A poet laureate's poem-a-day project for American high schools -
Center for the Book
Sponsoring events
Partners for literacy
Outreach from the Library to promote reading & libraries in 50 states -
Young Readers Center
Special programming
Weekly story time
Here's a place in the Library designed for young & teen readers -
Everyday Mysteries
Why does a camel have a hump?
Why do our joints pop?
Learn the answers to these & many other mysteries of science -
Book Festival Videos
Hundreds of videos
Writers, poets, storytellers
Favorite authors talk about their books & the creative process -
Local Legacies
Snapshot of American roots
Festivals, events, celebrations
Creative arts, customs & folklore from American communities -
Veteran's History Project
Collecting, preserving, presenting
Memories of American war veterans
So future generations may hear & understand the realities of war