Parents & Caregivers
Find resources for selecting books and materials, early childhood development and information about child related events at the Pierce County Library System.
Pierce County Library Resources and Programs
- What can the Pierce County Library Card do for your kids? Check it out.
- Want to use an app with your preschooler? Find tools, recommendations and other resources through Apps for Kids.
- Read about the Early Learning Ready for Reading program that earned PCLS the ULC's Top Innovator Award.
- Preschooler Play is a booklist for parents and other caregivers.
- Science to Go is a free program that supports children’s interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering & math).
Partner Programs
- Daily Vroom app provides daily brain building activities for young children. Apple, Android and Amazon versions are available for download.
- Community partner MultiCare shares information about Ready, Set, Go! 5210, a community-based initiative in Pierce County to promote healthy lifestyle choices for children, youth and families.
Pierce County School Districts
- New to the area? Here is a list of Pierce County School District websites.
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Resources for early childhood learning, focusing on the years from birth through age six. Effective Reading with Toddlers Videos |
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Child Care Providers
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Library resources for providers of Child Care Centers and Home Child Care. |
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Monthly Early Learning newsletter |
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Library Events and Information
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Schedules for child-related events at the Libraries and guides to library services. Book Club Kits for Kids |
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Selecting Books and Materials
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Resources to assist in selecting books and resources for your child, including book lists, movie rating resources, homeschooling and Internet use. |
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Accelerated Reading Lists  Apps for Kids Baby Books To Go Book Buzz Archives E-Newsletter Book Lists Film Selection Resources Lily's Quick Picks Science to Go |
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What Can the Pierce County Library Card Do For Your Kids?
| Homework Support Tools for Students Resources for Research Projects and Science Experiments at Research Corner |
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| After School Programs Coding, Gaming, Music, Crafts and More (Search Public Events Calendar) Summer Reading for All Ages Writing and Art Contests - Our Own Expressions - Held Every January - Library Card Design - Held Odd Years Volunteering |
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| Fun Books Booklists by Age and Topic Book Club Kits Digital Media - E-books and More |
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| Online Safety Internet Safety Tips |
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| Life After High School College Search with WOIS Career Information System SAT/ACT Practice Tests & GED Prep - Brainfuse - Testing and Education Reference Center |
