Libraries empower children to become lifelong learners.
Georgia’s public libraries are a place where children and families can discover the joy of reading, get help with homework, learn through hands-on STEM activities, and get free admission to great places around Georgia.
Many libraries offer weekly storytimes and early literacy activities for preschoolers. Libraries have innovative programs to engage youth in everything from gardening to playing the ukulele. And kids can express their creativity at one of the many library makerspaces around the state. These activities encourage engagement and critical thinking as they help children learn about engineering, electronics, and more!
Families can enjoy reading together with 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, Prime Time Family Reading, summer reading, and after-school programs. Kids can also explore interactive formats for reading and learning with eRead Kids ebooks and audiobooks or Launchpad tablets. If a child has special needs, ask your librarian about services for children with visual or reading disabilities.
There’s something for everyone at the library!
Find your local library and check their events calendar to see what’s happening near you.
PINES Kids’ Catalog
Find children’s books, DVDs, CDs and more in PINES-participating libraries across Georgia.
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GALILEO Kids
Search GALILEO, Georgia’s Virtual Library, to find resources for kids in K-5.
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Parents and caregivers are a child’s first and best teacher. By sharing stories at home, you can give your child a valuable gift – a sense of confidence and a love for books and reading that can last a lifetime. 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a fun and easy way to help your child develop pre-reading skills vital to kindergarten readiness.
Prime Time Family Reading
Prime Time emphasizes the importance of families reading together to discuss significant cultural and ethical themes.
Prime Time Georgia is supported in part by funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the University System of Georgia, and through a grant from the Georgia Humanities Council.
Makerspaces
Makerspaces are collaborative work spaces for making, learning, exploring, and sharing that use no-tech and high-tech tools. These spaces are open to all ages and have a variety of equipment including 3D printers, virtual reality glasses, Legos, paint sets, soldering irons, and even sewing machines.
Student PLAY card
The student PLAY library card (PINES Library Access for Youth) gives youth access to their local public library and the tools they need to build literacy skills. As of the start of 2024, fifty-three school systems across Georgia have launched PLAY cards, granting more than 500,000 students free access to millions of PINES library resources.
Summer Reading Program
Summer reading programs encourage children and families to read for fun during the summer months. Kids can stay active plus develop and improve reading skills while school is out. Public libraries across the state offer engaging activities like storytimes, puppet shows, arts and crafts, and magic shows. Children who participate receive rewards for achieving reading goals.
Get Georgia Reading
Get Georgia Reading is a collaboration of more than 100 public and private partners that work together across Georgia, across sectors, across agencies and organizations, and across the early years and early grades, using data to inform decision making. The goal is to increase the reading proficiency of Georgia’s children.