Special Book List: 125 Kids Books We Love

Find a selection of books from the 125 Kids Books We Love list on SimplyE, the Library's free e-reader app that makes it easy to borrow e-books and audiobooks.

Enjoy storytimes brought directly to you by our expert children's librarians as they read beloved books from the 125 Kids Books We Love list, sing songs, and share early literacy tips.

This special anniversary book list honors 125 titles from the past 125 years that made us fall in love with reading. 

Join us as we share an online reading of one of our 125 Kids Books We Love: Neil Gaiman's beloved tale of bravery and resilience, Coraline. Watch seven installments with Neil Gaiman, LeVar Burton, Rosario Dawson, and Dakota Fanning.

Use our free download to make your very own 125 Kids Books We Love portable list! Craft includes a printable list and step-by-step instructions to make your very own library card pocket.

Download and print these word searches to celebrate the 125 Kids Books We Love.

Our At Home Storytime guides allow you to conduct your own storytime from home! We know that families may have limited access to materials, which is why these guides are adaptable, and designed to meet you and your family right where you are.

Kids of all ages can download these lion activities to celebrate Patience and Fortitude.

Celebrate the Library lions with this coloring page.

The Library's 125th anniversary is a moment to honor and reaffirm the enduring power of libraries.

Find an assortment of special products honoring our 125 years of service, as well as thousands of items for literature lovers of all ages.

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