Research Tools

PlanetEsme: Book Reviews – Esme Raji Codell is an author of several books and a children's librarian. All books recommended by Madame Esme are read-aloud tested, kid approved.

GetSet4K.org – Getset4k.org is a service of the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County. It offers a month by month guide to school readiness and a parent's checklist to prepare your child for Kindergarten.

Baby & Toddler Read Alouds – Take a peek at some of the great books we have! Share a book at bedtime, naptime or any time that's the right time for you and your child.

Family Read Aloud Club – This program invites parents to read aloud to their children during the school year. The aim of the program is two-fold: for families to spend quality time together and to promote lifelong literacy.

Getting your child to read – Recommendations to help you support your child's emerging reading skills, and keep these skills developing as your child grows.

Parenting Resource Books – Parenting is tough, but you don't have to do it alone. Find advice on all aspects of child-rearing in the many books written by childhood specialists and experts available at the library. Click here to browse part of our collection and request books online!

Read Aloud tips for parents – Recommendations on how to read aloud to your child.

Storytime –

• Baby & Me – Storytime program designed for ages birth to 18 months plus parent/caregiver. This includes songs and other activities that are age appropriate.
• Tiny Tots – Storytime program designed for ages 18 to 36 months plus parent/caregiver. This includes songs and other activities that are age appropriate.
• Born to Read – a program for ages birth to 36 months plus the parent/caregiver. This includes songs and other activities that are age appropriate.
• Books-N-More – a program for children ages 3-5 plus the parent/caregiver. This includes songs, games and other activities that are age appropriate.
• Family Night @ the Library – a program for the entire family. This program has lots of fun things for a family to do together.