Online Resources for Early Literacy
Comics Plus
Comics Plus, powered by LibraryPass, is a digital platform offering thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga. You can access titles using a smartphone, tablet, or web browser, which can be downloaded to multiple devices.
eReadIllinois/Boundless
You can use Boundless to access Ebooks and Audiobooks from your PC/Laptop, or your smartphone or tablet.
Hoopla
Access thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music albums, and comics for mobile and online access through Hoopla.
Library of Things for Early Learners
Discover the wonders of the animal kingdom and the natural world with engaging books and hands-on activities.
This vibrant art kit for kids includes a variety of supplies like paints, markers, and crafting materials to inspire creativity.
Part of our STEM Kits for Creative Learners Collection. This activity set introduces kids to coding concepts while having fun. The coding activities help cultivate skills in sequencing and programming, critical thinking, and problem solving.
A gentle, supportive kit with books and activities to help children process grief and loss.
Explore emotional literacy with books and activities that help kids understand and express their feelings.
Community Resources for Youth
Alliance to End Homelessness
Shelter Assistance
Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse
Domestic Violence Assistance
Birth to Five Illinois
Private School