Public Libraries

Bank Street College of Education has revealed the 2025 Margaret Wise Brown Board Book Award honorees, along with the Best Board Books of the Year.

Everyone wins when public libraries collaborate with these preschool programs, which are funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and implemented through local agencies.

Singsong language is good for infant brains, according to new research. 

Offer registration help to caregivers, add voting activities to engage children and adults, and share these age-appropriate books about civic engagement. 

Extending Brooklyn Public Library’s Books Unbanned initiative to young kids and parents.

Librarians share views on the best way to help kids get ready to read.

The science behind board books, a brief history of the format, and a look at the publishing market. 

Early learning offerings by informed staff and programs extended from the height of the pandemic can help all young children thrive.

Is a mix of ages better in a group, or one? Youth services staff make compelling cases for both approaches.