Parents
Parents, LFPL is here to help. Here you will find information about how to help kids with their homework, sign up for ACT prep classes, access our online databases and other research tools, see the benefits of a Student Power Plus Card, and get some child-rearing tips from experts. Are you an educator or are homeschooling your children? We have Homeschooling and Educator resources too.
Programs & Services
- ACT Prep - The Library offers free ACT Prep classes and programs that will help your prepare for the test
- A to Z list of Research Tools.
- Homework Help for Kids and Teens.
- 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge This new Library program encourages all families and caregivers to read at least 1,000 books with their young children before they enter kindergarten. Reading to preschool-age children builds vocabulary, language skills, and helps prepare them with the skills they need for kindergarten. In as little as 15 minutes a day, families can build the skills for future school and life success.
- 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.
- Ready for Kindergarten - This Jefferson County Public Schools website gives helpful information and tips about school readiness and your child.
- 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)
Websites to Visit
- Adoption
- Adoption.com - Information is provided to pregnant mothers, adoptees, birthparents, and prospective adoptive parents.
- 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
- Father's Network - Support is provided to fathers raising children with developmental disabilities and special health care needs.
- 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
- Internet Safety
- FBI Resources for Parents - Gain knowledge about how to protect your kids both online and offline.
- Protecting Kids Online - Help reduce the risks by talking to kids about making safe and responsible decisions online.
- Literacy
- National Center for Families Learning - 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.
- 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.
- 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:
06/20/2018
