Youth Services
At James V Brown Library, the youth services department is dedicated to providing a host of activities and age appropriate literature for all ages, from birth all the way to teen.
Summer Reading Recommendations
Book Lists for Birth to Pre-K
Book Lists for Grades K-2
Book Lists for Grades 3-5
Book Lists for Grades 6-8
Additional Online Resources
Meet Libby
Download the mobile app to borrow and read ebooks and audiobooks.
Ready Rosie
Ready Rosie is a free online program for residents of Lycoming County. There are 10 weeks of “Summer Soar” playlists that focus on games and activities families can do together to promote family interaction, problem-solving, and social, emotional, math, and motor skills in children, infants to third grade. To sign up, visit click the link above or download the free app from the App Store or Google Play.
Hoopla
Hoopla has thousands of movies, television shows, music albums, eBooks, audiobooks and comics, all available for mobile and online access. James V. Brown Library card holders can download the free hoopla digital mobile app on their Android or IOS device or click the image above to begin enjoying thousands of titles available to borrow 24/7, for instant streaming or temporary downloading to their smartphones, tablets and computers.
BookFLIX
BookFLIX is an online literacy resource for children in grades Pre K-3. It is made to help early readers develop and practice essential reading skills and introduces students to a world of knowledge and exploration.
Power Library Kids
Power Library Kids includes many resources for children and teens. Ebooks, research, articles, essays and more; there are many options for a growing mind.
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