Parents & Teachers

Staff from the Glendale Public Library are happy to participate in school literacy and curriculum nights, or to take part in other events. Library staff members are also available for classroom visits, special storytimes and small group events.

You are also welcome to bring your class or group to visit the library. We offer special storytimes, StoryWalks®, library instruction, and tours for all ages.

Request a Field Trip to the Library or a School Visit by a Librarian

With a teacher's account, teachers and home educators can check out up to 35 books, CDs, audiobooks and DVDs for classroom use with our Teacher's Collections service. Select titles for your "Teacher's Box" yourself or have the library staff select them for you.

Apply for a Teacher's Account(PDF, 151KB)

Request a Teacher's Collection

Developed by Arizona Game and Fish, the Bone Box offers teachers and environmental educators a unique opportunity to bring hands-on wildlife learning into the classroom. Each box includes educational materials, teaching tools, and a variety of tactile resources — such as real skins and skulls from Arizona mammals — designed to engage students and support wildlife education.

The Bone Box is available for a one-week checkout. To reserve the box, contact Greg at gkinder@glendaleaz.com.

All Glendale Public Library Events for Kids

Foothills Library Events for Kids

Heroes Regional Park Library Event for Kids

Main Library Events for Kids

Velma Teague Library Events for Kids

All Glendale Public Library Events for Teens

Foothills Library Events for Teens

Heroes Regional Park Library Event for Teens

Main Library Events for Teens

Velma Teague Library Events for Teens

Volunteering will bring your teens community service credit for school, work experience, and fun! Ages 14 and up are welcome to apply.

Volunteering

Storytimes aren't just stories! They may include songs, rhymes, fingerplays, guided movement, playtime, and crafts. Storytimes are a great way to build early literacy skills, socialize, and have fun.

Download Storytime Schedule(PDF, 4MB)

Do your kids ever wish they could have a story read to them at any time? They can! Call the Storyline each week to hear a new story read aloud by our storytelling squad! Call 623-930-3600 and select option 7.

Missed a week or want to read the story again? Check out the stories we read throughout the year.

Past Storyline Books

Follow the path, follow the story! Glendale Public Library has three StoryWalks® for you to enjoy.

Start a StoryWalk® in the park and finish at the doors of the library. The path is less than a mile long.

StoryWalks®

Book Lists for Kids

Book Lists for Teens

NoveList Plus is a readers advisory service that not only provides access to information on over 155,000 fiction titles, but also offers a wide range of feature content to serve fiction readers of all ages. The database includes author read-alikes, book discussion guides, reading lists and more.

Log in to this database with your barcode number (the number on the back of your library card) and PIN (usually the last four digits of your phone number).

Log in to NoveList Plus

Let us help you find some new favorite reads for your kids, teens, and even you! Just complete a short survey to give us a sense of what you or your kids like to read and library staff will email you a personalized list of five to ten titles within three to five days.

Readers Concierge Request

Does your teen need something new to read? Are they looking for something to do? We’ve got you covered! Request a Teen Book Box at your home library and receive a box filled with a craft/activity, three library books to borrow, and other cool stuff, all chosen just for your teen by their personal teen librarian! Everything except the books and the box is theirs to keep. Limit one box per teen, per month. Boxes are available only to teens, ages 12-18. A valid email address and library card number must be provided. Quantities are limited, so be sure to sign up today!

Request a Teen Book Box

Don’t have a library card yet? Register online and pick up your card when you pick up your box!

Register Online for a Card

Read eBooks and magazines, listen to audiobooks and music, and watch videos on your phone, tablet, computer, or other device for free!

To access digital library content, you will need your library card barcode (the number on the back of your library card) and PIN (usually the last four digits of your phone number).

Please be aware that Freegal, hoopla, the Greater Phoenix Digital Library/Libby, and other digital library applications allow full access to all library card holders, including restricted minors.

eBooks, Movies, Music & More

To access these databases, you will need your library card barcode (the number on the back of your library card) and PIN (usually the last four digits of your phone number).

Library Databases for Kids & Teens

Kids will have fun with our curated selection of games and websites for kids from preschool to elementary.

Kid-Friendly Games & Websites

• Amplify - Free video lessons in foundational reading, science, and social studies, as well as novel guides and guided practice for literacy skills (grades K-5). 
• Quizlet - Study guide for mostly middle school/high school students, with flashcards and games.
• 826 Digital - Online platform, aimed at educators, featuring writing lessons that inspire confidence (grades 1-5+).
• TED-Ed - Hundreds of TED-Ed Animations and TED Talks designed to spark curiosity. You'll also find thousands of video-based lessons organized by subject (grades 3+).
• Khan Academy - You can learn anything. Expert-created content and resources for every subject and level. Always free. 
• Wide Open School - Curated by Common Sense Media, a collaboration among leading publishers, nonprofits, and education and technology companies. This free collection of learning experiences and activities is organized by grade band and subject (grades PreK-5+).

• Kidlit TV: Kidlit at Home - A children’s literature site featuring books from Candlewick and Abrams publishers, picture book and middle grade storytimes, drawing/craft activities, writing tutorials, STEM/STEAM activities, singalongs, books in Spanish and a podcast.
• Common Lit - High-quality reading passages with aligned assessments (grades 3-5+).
• Scholastic Learn at Home - Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing (grades PreK-5+).
• Starfall - Learning to read, with an emphasis on phonemic awareness, phonics, sight words, and reading comprehension through online books, songs, rhymes, and games (grades PreK-3).
• Story Mentors - Focuses specifically on struggling readers, with 25 weekly lessons. Each lesson has guides and activities using common household materials (grades K-3).

• 50States.com - Basic information about our nation’s 50 states.
• Crash Course Kids - YouTube science show about earth sciences, biology, geology, astronomy, and more (grade 5).
• DOGONews - Thousands of news articles and new original content added daily in ELA, science, and social studies (grades 3+).
• Newsela - Authentic content from the most trusted names. ELA, social studies, science, and SEL collections (grades 2-5+).
• SciShow Kids - YouTube show that explores all those curious topics that make kids ask "why?" (grades 1-5).
• The Kids Should See This - Smart STEAM, history, and culture-focused videos for curious minds (all ages).

• Math Geek Mama: Free Math Worksheets & Printable Games  - Make math fun and engaging! Find hundreds of free math worksheets and games available to download and print (grades K-8).
• Math Geek Mama: Virtual Math Scavenger Hunt - This simple virtual math scavenger hunt includes everything your kids need to research and learn about math in nature (grades K-8).

• TypingGames.Zone - Fun typing practice! Featuring over 100 free games for kids and adults (grades 3+). 
• Learn Mouse – Simple game that improves mouse skills and hand-eye coordination (grades Pre-K +).
• Typing.com: Typing Games - A fun way to improve typing speed and accuracy, which can be tailored to current typing abilities (grades 3+). 

• SimpleHomeschool.net - Whether you’re considering homeschooling, just getting started, or a veteran, you’ll find regular doses of inspiration, encouragement, and practical ideas. Of particular interest are articles on "How to Homeschool" and "10 Things Every New Homeschooler Should Know."
• Homeschool Printables A-Z - A good source of free printable worksheets for Pre-K – early elementary.
• Home School Legal Defense Association - Questions about legal rights to homeschool?  This site can help!

• Arizona Families for Home Education - A statewide organization that serves the needs and protects the rights of Arizona homeschool families.
• Office of the Maricopa County School Superintendent: Homeschooling - Information and legal guidelines for registering your child for homeschooling.
• Peoria Family Resource Center – This partner to the Glendale Public Library has compiled a list of resources for families with little ones under the age of five.