Parents

Reading Skills and Books

• Babble, Scribble, READ!
  Pre-reading skills for children ages birth through five. Activities, booklists and child development resources.
  (en español)
• BookBuzz
  Search for children's books by subject, age level, and/or reviewer. Great for teachers (teachers' sets) or parents (potty training, new siblings, behavior and conflict resolution, etc).
• More Librarians'
  Reviews of Kids' Books
• Book Lists
  Look here for a list of the many ways to find children's books.
• Library Storytimes
• StoryBlocks
  A Colorado website packed with simple and easy early literacy activities.
• General Literacy
  Develop lifelong learners.
• Fun and Educational Web Sites
  Fun sites that engage your kids in literacy learning.

Education and Childcare

• School Choice: Denver Public Schools Office of Choice and Enrollment Services (OCES)
  Learn how to research, select and enroll in a DPS school.
• Homework Helpers Help Kids Succeed
  Library resources to help you help children succeed.
• Child Care in Colorado
  Find child care resources, books and guides.
• Education
  Resources for students, parents, and teachers to support academic achievement.
• Homeschooling
  Lesson plans, support groups, standards and more.

Parenting

• Internet Safety
  How to manage your child's online experience.
• Media in Moderation
  Media can play a positive role in children's lives.
• The Power of Play
  Play and playthings by age and developmental stage.
• Autism Resources
  Books, links and personal stories related to Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder.
• Parenting and Child Development
  Websites about parenting and healthy development of children.
• Adoption and Foster Care
  Websites about international and domestic adoption and foster care.

Library Services for Kids and Parents

• FAQ
  Managing your child's library card account.
• Storytime Search
• Children's Library Programs
• Be a Read Aloud Volunteer!
  Volunteers read to educationally at-risk, low-income children attending Head Start, Early Childhood Education centers and other agency programs.
• Library Services and Tours
  Services for parents and teachers at the Central Library including tours, library lab, reader's advisory, homework help and research.
• About the Children's Library