Parents' Page

Check out our list of
Children's Events and Programs

Book Awards:

Newbery Medal Winners
Caldecott Medal Winners


Policies for Parents:

Internet Policy
Your child must have a signed Internet policy on file if they are planning on using the internet at the library.
Unattended Child Policy
Please be aware of our rules regarding unattended children. Children under nine years of age should be accompanied by an adult while in the library.
Behavior Policy
Please be sure that your child is aware of rules regarding behavior at the library, and honors these rules while in the building.


Links for Parents:

Boston Central lists family-oriented events, activities, and resources in the Greater Boston area.
Common Sense Media reviews media for age appropriateness based on violence, sex, language, positive message, and more.
International Children's Digital Library allows children to search for and read books from around the world.
Order in the Library is a fun, interactive online game that will help your child learn the Dewey Decimal System.
Tumblebooks is an online ebook library that reads picture books to your child using animation, sound, music, and narration.