Take a virtual tour of the Main Library’s Frances L. Barnard Children’s Center and young adult area where babies through high schoolers can explore and learn in a relaxed atmosphere. For special programs, our R.K. Laros Children’s Program Area provides an activity space with “tree-house” views!
Welcome to Youth Services at BAPL!
Attention Community Members, the Youth Services Department at the Main Library will be closed to the public for maintenance work August 3 through August 7.
We will reopen the department to the public on August 10th. Thank you!
Unearth A Story with Us this Summer! Registration begins June 6th at all BAPL Locations! Last day is Friday, July 31st at all locations!
Young Readers & Early Literacy
Try some of these educational resources from home:
- Free e-books for kids from Worldreader — [instrucciones en espanol]
- Check out BAPL on Facebook for stories and other activities
- See tons of great videos for kids on the BAPL YouTube Channel
- Learn about exploring feelings through songs with Ready Set Music! from PBS.
- Check out BookFLIX, and useful research tools for school projects.
- Explore Art Through Books with the Allentown Art Museum
- Hear a story from fabulous actors and actresses at Storyline Online
- GoNoodle – All sorts of ways to keep the family moving.
- PBS Kids
- ABCya! • Learning Games and Apps for Kids
- Visit Spike’s Campground!
Try ABC MOUSE at the library
ABCmouse is free in-house at the library for your child! The online games let children learn as they play.
