Parents

The Kids and Teens department offers a variety of materials for children and teens from birth to high school and their teachers and caregivers. We have popular adult books and magazines available in the department as well as daily newspapers to read while you are here.

Our family center offers a variety of games and activities for your child to practice early literacy skills including 2 peek a book readers, computers with access to online learning games, and iPads loaded with early literacy apps for use within the department with an IPPL card.

We have lots of options for computer and Internet access. Use our Wi-Fi throughout the department. We have computers with Internet access and Microsoft Office products for kids, teens, and adults with children. Plus, laptops are available for checkout with an IPPL card for teens in grades 7-12 and adults in the department with children. Our group study room is available for groups of two or more, and can be reserved in advance with an IPPL card for up to two hours.

The staff at the Ask Us desk is ready to help you and your children explore, connect, and be inspired. Call, email, or text us!

Upcoming Programs and Story Times - See what's happening at IPPL!

Area Preschools - A listing of preschools in and around the IPPL Library District.

Area Schools & Textbooks - We have textbooks for many of the schools in our district.

Books & Reading - Learn about our reading programs, see our staff picks, search for AR/Lexile books & more!

Community Connections - A listing of community organizations and local resources for parents and caregivers.

Health And Wellness - Library resources and Web sites on child development, health, nutrition and more.

Homeschooling - Library resources and Web sites for homeschooling parents.

Parent Teacher Collection - books, magazines and DVDs covering a variety of education and parenting topics.

Resources for Grandparents - Library resources and Websites for grandparents.