For Kids and Teens

Prepare for Your Visit

Main entrance UAPL Tremont Road Library, on a sunny day

Explore this social story before you visit the library to help your child feel more comfortable during their visit. 

E-Books for Kids & Teens

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We provide access to best selling audio and print books you can checkout and download to a wide range of devices. Check out theKIDS Collection or TEENS Collection!

Learn more about Digital Downloads

Youth Guides & Pathfinders

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Focused on a specific topic, our subject guides and pathfinders can help you discover the resources you need.

Homework Help

Homework Resources

Did you know your library card can help you with your homework? The library subscribes to a variety of online resources that you won't find in a Google search. We give you access to digital versions of encyclopedias, journals, magazines and other reference sources you can trust.

View Online Resources

If you still have questions, just visit our Youth Services or Reference areas at the library, or call us at (614) 486-9621.

Resources for Kids

Fun & Games!

Looking for coloring fun, crafts, or a new game to play on the computer? Check out some of these exciting sites which have been especially chosen for kids by members of the Upper Arlington Public Library staff.

Remember that once you select a link, you are connected to another location and we want you to stay safe. Learn about being safe and smart on the Web.

Resources for Teachers and Educators

Librarian-recommended Online Resources

You can find answers to

  • health and behavioral questions,
  • educational games,
  • teaching resources and more

by visiting the librarian-recommended links below.

We bundled some homework help related online sources for you: see here and here.

Visit our Learning and Play Areas

Two young boys playing with cars
Librarian sitting at a play table, presenting a picture book
Woman and toddler playing in Tremont play area

Bring your family to explore our fun and engaging children’s departments! You’ll find play-based learning areas in the Main Library’s new Early Learning Play Area and the Miller Park Library’s Journey-themed area. Experiences like these promote skills like socialization, creativity, problem-solving, and fine motor skills.

NEW! Request Personalized Book Bundles

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Interested in some books for your kids or teens? Your UAPL Youth Staff would love to put together a Personalized Book Bundle for you!

Request Your Bundle 

Reading Recommendations

Reading Recommendation - 0 to 3 Years
Reading Recommendation - Preschool
Reading Recommendation - Kindergarten
Reading Recommendation - First Grade
Reading Recommendation - Second Grade
Reading Recommendation - Third Grade
Reading Recommendation - Fourth Grade
Reading Recommendation - Fifth Grade
Reading Recommendation - Middle School
Reading Recommendation - Teens

Upcoming & new Young Adult books

Sorry, there are currently no upcoming titles available for display.

COVID-19 Healing Library Kit

The COVID-19 Healing Library is a downloadable kit curated specifically for families to offer books to share, discussion suggestions, comfort activities, acts of kindness and local and broader community links about the pandemic.

Download the Kit