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Recommended Reading For Kids

Reading Recommendations and More from Beanstack

Register with Beanstack and discover books and activities matched by age group for all ages! Receive weekly book recommendations, follow learning tips for children to make the most out of your reading experience, learn about library events matched to your child’s age and your local library location, and keep track of progress and achievements. See Beanstack’s Privacy Policy or Find out more about Beanstack.

Reading Recommendations

  • Novelist K-8 (Library card required)
    Novelist K-8 is the kids’ version of Novelist, the readers’ advisory database that lets you find great books you’ll love to read. Find books that are similar to ones you’ve already read, look up favorite authors, or get a list of all the books in your favorite series.
  • Reading Beyond
    For anyone interested in discovering books for children reading at an advanced level, the Reading Beyond lists are the resource for you! Created and periodically updated by the ALA-CBC (American Library Association & Children’s Book Council) Joint Committee, this resource provides support for young people reading at an advanced level and “celebrates the power of books to lift and expand children’s minds, providing reading experiences beyond levels and limits.” – Susan Polos and Janet Wond, 2017/2018 Committee co-chairs.

Award-Winning Books

  • Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award
  • Black-Eyed Susan Book Award
  • The Newbery Medal 
    Awarded by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
  • The Caldecott Medal 
    Awarded by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
  • ALCS’s Children’s Notable Lists 
    Links to current and past ALSC Children’s Notable Lists, including books, recordings, videos and computer software.
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St. Mary's County Library

Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 – 5 p.m. (Lexington Park Library only)

 

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Locations

Charlotte Hall Library
37600 New Market Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD
301-884-2211

Leonardtown Library
23630 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown, MD
301-475-2846

Lexington Park Library
21677 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park, MD
301-863-8188

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