Parents
This page gives parents a jumping off point for using the internet in addition to telling you about the library's services. Hopefully, you'll be able to find helpful child rearing hints as well as fun projects to do with the whole family. Be sure to check out the Educator's page and the homeschooling resources page for additional ideas.
Programs & Services
- A to Z list of databases.
- Brochure
- Parents' Guide to Library Services and Resources
- Literacy Connection Backpacks for children birth through age five. Topics include: Basic Skills, Autism Spectrum, Sensory Integration, and Bilingual (Spanish/English).
- Homework Help for Kids and Teens.
- Kindergarten Countdown - early reading, writing, math and science activities that will help parents prepare their children for kindergarten.
- Read With Me – Every Fall the library invites parents and children to read together with our Read With Me program. It is a self contained coloring sheet that helps make reading a habit in your home. Look for it around October and take on the habit of reading to your child daily!
- Reading Lists - The children's staff has gathered information for you concerning notable literature for children (and for teens, too). They have also developed reading suggestion lists that you and your child can read together in order to work through your child's concerns.
- Special Events - Throughout the year, children's library staff and outside entertainers perform for you and your child. These programs may include crafts, dance, magic, animals and many more.. Pick up a calendar at your branch or click on the link above to get the complete list of children's special events on our web site.
- Student Power Plus Cards -The Student Power Plus Card is a multi-use card distributed to Jefferson County Public School, Archdiocese and private school students.
- Storytime - All locations of the library perform story hours for a variety of age ranges. Call your local library to find out convenient times or stop in and pick up a calendar.
- Summer Reading - The Louisville Free Public Library sponsors a reading program for children, ages birth through grade 5, as well as a new Teen summer reading program. After picking up a reading folder for each child, your child reads 10 books (or listens to them read). After returning the folder, each child received his or her prizes. Check the home page on our Teen and Kids sites every spring for the latest information.
- Tutorials (most tutorials require Adobe Acrobat reader)
- 7 Steps to Powerful Research (middle school and high school)
- 7 Steps to Powerful Research (Powerpoint version)
- Doing Research at the Library (elementary students)
Web Sites to Visit
- Adoption
- Adoption.com - Information is provided to pregnant mothers, adoptees, birthparents, and prospective adoptive parents.
- Kentucky SNAP - The Kentucky Special Needs site enables prospective adoptive parents to view children currently available for adoption.
- National Council for Adoption - This nonprofit agency promotes adoption through education, research, and legislative action.
- Child Care
- National AfterSchool Association - This organization provides resources to professionals that serve the after-school population.
- Fathers
- Fathering Magazine - This online version of the magazine supports fathers in the important work they do raising children.
- Father's Network - Support is provided to fathers raising children with developmental disabilities and special health care needs.
- Father's World - Fatherhood is promoted through resources and support for all types of fathers and their families.
- Father Work - Resources and information on this site encourages good fathering through the sharing of stories and ideas.
- National Center for Fathering - Promotes the belief that every child needs involved fathers, grandfathers, and father figures.
- Homeschooling
- LFPL's Homeschooling Resources Page
- Internet Safety
- FBI Parent Guide to Internet Safety - Gain knowledge about online child exploitation to protect your child while on the internet.
- KidsHealth - Internet safety laws are described, as well as, online protection tools and the importance of getting involved in kids' online activities.
- Literacy
- National Center for Family Literacy - This organization encourages families to grow and learn together by supporting the literacy skills of adults and involvement in their children's education.
- Read Kiddo Read - Dedicated to creating life-long readers, author James Patterson provides a multitude of booklists for children of all ages, recognizing their varied interests, needs, and reading levels.
- Wonderopolis - Parents and children can wonder and learn together everyday. A new topic is posted daily that will be sure to lead parent and child on a new learning adventure.
- Mothers
- Amazing Moms - Make family time fun time with these craft, party, and recipe ideas.
- MOPS International - Especially for mothers of preschoolers, this site provides resources and support.
- Working Mother - This is the online version of the magazine to help balance family and career.
- Parenting
- Foster Parenting - Explains the foster care system and how to become a foster parent. Adoption information is also shared.
- iGrandparents - This blog addresses the various challenges a grandparent may face when raising a grandchild.
- National Parenting Center - Parenting advice is provided through a wide selection of articles written by experts in the field of child rearing and development.
- National Stepfamily Resource Center - Information is provided on best practices while working with couples and children in stepfamilies.
- Parents Without Partners - Resources and support is provided specifically for single parents and their children.
- Positive Parenting - Tips and resources are provided to encourage loving and non-violent discipline.
- Single Parents - Parenting can be challenging, particularly for a single parent. Find information here specifically tailored to this situation.
- Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Baby Center - New and expectant moms will find trusted advice and support at every stage of development.
- Labor of Love - Questions about pregnancy are answered, including fertility, labor, diet, and more.
- PregnancyCorner - Support for all stages of pregnancy is provided with accurate, up-to-date information.
- Pregnancy Today Magazine - Gain information and advice to understand every stage of pregnancy.
- School
- Archdiocese of Louisville - Find out about the Catholic church in central Kentucky, including school and parish information.
- Great Schools - Provides statistics and ratings of over 200,000 public and private schools.
- Jefferson County Public Schools - Parents - This page connects parents with information regarding school choice, the application process, bus schedules, school report cards, and more.
Last Updated:
03/06/2013
