Children's Books Set in Libraries

For many children, libraries are among their first social places. A place where the furniture is their size, where they can be among their peers, and follow their curiosity. Here are a few children's books set in libraries. If you have a library kid, these titles will make them feel right at home. 

The Boy and the Bookby David Michael Slater

A wordless story about a boy who learns to read and consequently, to treat the library books lovingly.

Dinosaur vs. the Libraryby Bob Shea

“Use your inside roar” little dinosaur.

The Midnight Libraryby Kazuno Kohara

Come in after dark and meet the little librarian and her owl assistants.

Bats at the Libraryby Brian Lies

The Library after dark is a magical place full of books for bats like “Goodnight Sun.”

But Excuse Me That is My Bookby Lauren Child

Charlie tackles the concept of borrowing with his little sister Lola (who is small and very funny.)

Coral Reefs by Jason Chin

The New York Public Library is transformed into a coral reef.

Library Lionby Michelle Knudsen

There are no rules against lions in the library.

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore by William Joyce

For Morris Lessmore, the world is black and white without books. (Also a wonderful short film.)

Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein

Kyle's discovers his hero, the famous game designer Luigi Lemoncello, designed a new library and enters a contest to spend the night there.