Service Alert All Wichita Public Library locations will be closed at 5 p.m. Tuesday, December 31 & all day Wednesday, January 1 in observance of New Year's Day.
Service Alert The Alford branch will be closed January 2 and January 3.

Wichita Public Library

Trusted Websites

Read Aloud 15 Minutes
Colorful infographics about the importance of reading aloud to children 15 minutes a day.
Reading is Fundamental
Includes videos of fingerplays and some alarming statistics, such as “Nearly 2/3 of low income families in the United States own NO books.”
Talking is Teaching
Resources including tip sheets and videos for caregivers of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with focus on early literacy, early math, and social and emotional development.

Common Sense Media
This site helps you take the guess work out of letting your child see the newest blockbuster or video game. Find reviews, content information, and age appropriate recommendations for movies, video games, books, and other media.
Scholastic BookFlix
Classic animated stories paired with nonfiction e-books for children in grades Pre-K through 3. Designed to support non-, beginning, and reluctant readers.