Babies to 5

Our youngest library visitors need resources designed just for them. Use this guide to discover book recommendations, online resources for interactive fun as well as activities, events and programs to connect them to play and learning in a social setting. If you need help locating a book or need help navigating an online resource, contact a children's librarian for assistance.

Our Best Book Recommendations

Summer at the Library: June 22 - August 15

Sign up, find a good book, attend a variety of events and activities and play fun games while tracking your reading all summer long!

Berry Sweet Reads for Kids

Enjoy this sweet collection of berry-themed books with your children - perfect for exploring counting, nature and simple life lessons.

Mr. Rick’s Storytime Favorites

This list highlights books Pinelands Librarian Mr. Rick enjoys — perfect for engaging read-alouds, giggles & moments with little listeners.

To Infinity and Beyond: Toy Story Reads

Get ready for Toy Story 5 with this fun collection of books featuring Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of Andy’s toys.

Programs & Events

Learn about library resources, play spaces and literacy tools to help you connect your child to learning, discovery and exploration!

Fun Picture Books for Vocabulary Building

Learning new words is important for understanding the world around us. Read these fun fiction books to build a strong vocabulary!

Sing and Read-A-Long Literacy Books

Promote recognition of new words with rhyming patterns in these new and old nursery rhymes.

Books for Babies from Newborn to Age 1

It's never too early to start reading to your baby! These titles are perfect to enjoy with your littlest ones.

Interactive Books for 1-Year-Olds

These board books will encourage your baby to participate in the story through pop-up art, tactile features and flaps to lift and open.

ABC's & Phonics Books!

Learn the sounds of letters, letter pairings, and words with these ABC books. Then, graduate to easy readers to practice your skills!

Kindergarten Favorites

We’re sharing some of our favorite picture books for kindergarten-aged kids. They’re sure to be some of your favorites too!

Easy Readers for Kindergarteners

These books are designed to engage young readers while helping them build confidence and develop a love for reading.

Preschool Favorites

With something for everyone- from animal lovers to vehicle enthusiasts- these books for preschoolers make reading fun.

Kanopy Kids

Kanopy has streaming video dedicated to kids programming! Enjoy children's movies, popular television programs or read-along storybooks.

LOTE4KIDS

Access 5000+ digital picture books in 75+ languages-other-than-English (LOTE). Great for bilingual families or those learning a new language

TumbleBooks

Enjoy this digital collection of books curated for children. Encourage a love of reading with over 1200 animated and talking picture books.
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