Hundreds of children's books read aloud on video FOR FREE. You may even spot a celebrity!
Youth Reading Kits
We've got pre-made themed kits that include books, activities, puppets, and more! Check them out on the wall in the Kid Zone, or preview them on our catalog.
Iowa Total Care Literacy Program 
We'd like to thank Iowa Total Care for choosing Evansdale Public Library to be a part of 100 Libraries in Iowa Literacy Program, a literacy program being gifted to only 100 libraries across the state. By being chosen for this program, Evandale Public Library has been awarded $500 and a literacy toolkit to support our kids' literacy advancement.
Since reading is important for childhood development, we are grateful for this opportunity to improve our students' reading habits!
Sign up for Doc's Kids Club!
Hi! I’m Doc.
Welcome to my club. Doc’s Kids Club is for kids like you who work together to get healthy and stay that way. I am so happy you’re joining my club.
Are you ready to get healthy? Let’s have some fun. Have an adult sign you up. When you do, you’ll get a free book, and an official Doc’s Kids Club ID card and sticker.
Open to Iowa residents age 10 and under.
Alma's Way
Alma’s Way is an engaging, animated series for children ages 4-6 created by Sonia Manzano, who played Maria on Sesame Street. It has a strong emphasis on social emotional learning and finding your voice! The series stars 6-year-old Alma Rivera, a proud and confident Bronx-born, Puerto Rican girl, who lives in the Bronx with her family and a diverse group of friends and neighbors. In each story, Alma speaks directly to the audience in her “Think Through” moments, where she learns to think for herself, make decisions and understand other people’s points of view—while making lots of messy and hilarious mistakes all along the way. Watch full episodes of Alma’s Way on PBSKids.org/AlmasWay.
Check out the newest edition of an Alma's Way story: Alma Speaks Up / Alma habla, a bilingual Spanish/English picture book. And stop in to grab an Alma's Way bookmark!
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Unite for Literacy
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Free ebooks. Unite for Literacy pictures a world where all children have access to an abundance of books that celebrate their languages and cultures and cultivate a lifelong love of reading.
Epic! Books for Kids
Inspiring the next generation to develop a love of reading and learning.
Epic was born out of a single question: How do we make books more accessible to kids? As parents, it always seemed strange to us that our kids could so easily play games and watch videos on their iPhones and iPads, but the same couldn’t be said for books. So in 2013, we decided to build the first “epic” reading experience, designed just for kids. Today, Epic has grown into an award-winning subscription service, which gives millions of families and classrooms instant, unlimited access to thousands of books, videos and quizzes from leading publishers to help kids everywhere read, learn and grow.
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- 50states.com (States and Capitals)
- Whether you are writing a report or planning a trip, this guide to the 50 US states is a great resource. Provides pictures of state symbols, statistical information and links to many other related sights.
- ABC YA
- Practice math and reading skills all while playing fun games!
- Children's Music Web
- If you can't remember the words to a favorite song or want to learn a new one, be sure to check this one out.
- Crayola's Color the Summer
- Inspire creative learning all summer long! Nonprofit organizations running summer programs and families supporting children’s learning during out-of-school time have free access to Crayola Learning content.
- Crayola Learning
- Crayola fosters creativity in classrooms by partnering with teachers to help students make their thinking visible. Crayola offers resources for students, educators, and families, transforming learning with engagement, collaboration, and creativity.
- Fun Brain
- Play games while practicing math and reading skills.
- Highlights Kids
- Read, play games, and conduct cool science experiments!
- Homework Center
- Take a look at this homework site and you will find an astounding amount of links organized by subject, tips on how to evaluate Web sites and how to use search engines.
- Hoopla Read-Alongs
- View the collection of Hoopla check-outs that combine ebooks and audiobooks!
- KidsSpace @ The Internet Public Library
- Find many resources for homework and fun. They also have a TeenSpace.
- Nat Geo for Kids
- Learn all about geography and fascinating animals.
- Nickelodeon
- If you're a Nick watcher, checkout this site for some of your favorites!
- PBS Kids
- Website with games and more focused on PBS programming for children.
- Scholastic Kids
- Games, puzzles and information on Scholastic titles.
- Sea World
- Planning a trip? Travel to Sea World without leaving your chair!
- Seussville
- Read, play games, and hang out with Dr. Seuss and his friends.
- Star Fall
- Practice your phonics skills with these read-along stories.
- Switcheroo Zoo
- Watch, listen, and play games to learn all about amazing animals!