Kids

Address: 1427 Malvern Ave. Hot Springs, AR 71901

Your Kids Connection

Kids can connect to an exciting section of the library designed just for them. Hardly a day goes by that we don’t have something going on for kids, from babies and tots to teens.

Take home a good book. Get a game or a movie. Internet computers are also available in the Children's Library for online research and educational games. Don't forget to check out our calendar for upcoming storytimes and more!

Two children wearing headphones while playing on computers in the Children's Library.

Child in a costume holding a pink bag at the Library.

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Kids' Programs

link to storytimes calendar

Link to book clubs calendar

Link to Summer Reading Program page

link to calendar of kids events


Kids Apps

Hoopla app icon

HOOPLA
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and more from Hoopla.

Learn more about Hoopla

Libby app icon

LIBBY
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and more from Overdrive or the Libby app.

Learn more about Libby

Kanopy app icon

KANOPY
Stream award-winning movies and more to your phone or TV using your library card.

Learn more about kanopy

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TUMBLEBOOK Library
Access an interactive library of animated talking picture books and read-along materials.

Get help with Tumblebooks

Click here to see all of our apps!


Meet the Team

The Children and Teen Services Team, or CATS as we like to call them, is the best in the business. Their dedication to sharing Library love is evident in all they do, from putting on amazing programs to visiting every school in the county.

Youth library staff smiling and waving "jazz hands."

Tiffany and Katie pose with fake tattoos.
Ms. Tiffany and Ms. Katie are the COOLEST youth services leaders around!

Courtney and Tori pose with snacks at a library program
Ms. Courtney and Ms. Tori are always ready with the snacks.

Brook poses with hula hoop at library program
Ms. Brook always brings the fun.

Goldfish in the library's aquarium
Can't forget these guys. They work just as hard, swimming and eating all day long.


For Parents

Apps

Hiveclass resource link

HIVECLASS
Hiveclass is an innovative, asynchronous, web-based Physical Education curriculum platform. It’s ideal for home-based students looking to develop physical literacy and confidence through an engaging and rigorous curriculum that meets national and state PE standards.


TEACHABLES
Scholastic Teachables is an online platform that provides educators and parents with unlimited access to a vast array of high-quality educational resources, including worksheets, lesson plans, and printable materials for various subjects and grade levels.

Scholastic Teachables resource link


Playgarden Prep resource link

PLAYGARDEN PREP
Playgarden Prep's easy-to-make and set up DIY early learning materials will help you keep up with your little one's ever-evolving developmental needs.


LEARNS Act

Beginning at the end of the 2025-2026 school year, third-grade students are expected to meet a minimum reading standard to be promoted to fourth grade. This requirement aligns with the vision set forth in Arkansas' Right to Read Act, reinforcing the state's commitment to literacy as a foundation for lifelong learning, ensuring that every student receives the support needed to read by third grade.

LEARNS