Early Childhood

Hoopla Kids
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge

The Louisville Free Public Library is committed to supporting various early childhood initiatives that pave the way for learning at school and throughout life. What children learn in their first few years of life—and how they learn it—can have long-lasting effects on their success and health as children, teens, and adults.

Literacy Tip of the Week

Get Ready for Summer Reading

Story Times On Demand

Universe of Stories - Board books

Title: Twinkle, Twinkle, Nighttime Sky = Brilla, Brilla, Cielito De La Noche
Author: Elizabeth Everett
Title: My Very First Space Book
Author: Emily Bone
Title: Tell Me About Space
Author: Lisa Varchol Perron
Title: My First Book Of Space
Author: Erin Macdonald
Title: My First Space Words In English & Spanish
Author: Zaida Hernández
Title: Babies Love Outer Space
Title: Space : Explore Our Solar System
Title: Baby's First Zodiac
Author: Kerry Pieri
Title: When Stars Arise
Author: Evangelene Alaraj
Title: Space
Author: Emmy Kastner
Title: Ask An Astronaut
Author: Rosie Pajaro
Title: Future Astronaut
Author: Lori Alexander

Universe of Stories – Pre-K

Title: Hush, Little Rocket
Author: Mo O'Hara
Title: Connecting The Stars
Author: Deborah Stevenson
Title: Blanket Where Violet Sits
Author: Allan Wolf
Title: Way To The Stars
Author: David Almond
Title: Child Of Galaxies
Author: Blake Nuto
Title: Only Astronaut
Author: Mahak Jain
Title: Bloop
Author: Tara Lazar
Title: One Giant Leap
Author: Thao Lam
Title: Wish
Author: Luna Chi
Title: How Do You Become Friends With The Moon?
Author: Ghazalah Baygdilu

Find Storytimes at the Library

Find Storytimes at the Library

Storytime is an opportunity for children and families to bond over shared stories and songs, as well as engage in creative activities that reinforce a lifelong love of learning. Find a storytime near you.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge is a Library program that encourages all families and caregivers to read at least 1000 books with their young children before they enter kindergarten. Build the skills for future school and life success in as little as 15 minutes a day.