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MPL is committed to serving kids in Markham by helping you to stay active, healthy and engaged in the community.

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Anti-Boredom Month

Kick boredom to the curb this July! Learn a new language (including American Sign Language) with Mango Languages.

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Staff Picks

Need help to find some good books to read or eAudiobooks to listen to? Check out our staff picks here.

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Great Books With Great Messages

These are readers and early chapter books that have positive messages, great for reading with a grown-up or independently, for ages 5-12.
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Kid's July Staff Picks

Summer fun is heating up! Get ready to dive into July’s must-read kids’ books at Markham Public Library!
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Kids Non-Fiction - Black Heritage Collection - SRC 2025

Place a hold or come browse the Milliken Mills Branch to checkout the latest additions to our Black Heritage Collection
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Staff List

Great Books With Great Messages

These are readers and early chapter books that have positive messages, great for reading with a grown-up or independently, for ages 5-12.
MPLStacey
Staff List

Kid's July Staff Picks

Summer fun is heating up! Get ready to dive into July’s must-read kids’ books at Markham Public Library!
MPLSTAFFPICKS
Staff List

Kids Non-Fiction - Black Heritage Collection - SRC 2025

Place a hold or come browse the Milliken Mills Branch to checkout the latest additions to our Black Heritage Collection
MPLSTAFFLISTS

Books, Playaways & Movies & TV

Can't get enough of good books? We've got more recommendations for you here. Not just that, we've also got movies and TV shows just for kids. Check out OverDrive Kids, Hoopla Kids and Kanopy Kids.

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OverDrive Kids

OverDrive Kids eReading room is a separate site to provide a safe and easy browsing experience just for kids.
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Hoopla - Kids

hoopla is a digital media service offering movies, music, comics, eBooks, eAudiobooks and TV shows to stream...
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Kanopy Kids

Kanopy Kids is a diverse collection of educational and entertaining content that range across movies, TV series, animated storybooks...

Online Resources for Kids

Looking for free online learning resources for kids? From language learning to craft projects, world book to research help, we have a variety of great resources just for kids.

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Tumblebooks
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Tumblebooks

Animated, talking versions of your favourite picture books. In addition to books, this interactive site includes games, puzzles and more.
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CBC Corner Kids

CBC Corner offers reliably-sourced family-friendly content like games, videos, and articles that’s sure to pique the interest of kids alike.
Tumblebooks
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Tumblebooks

Animated, talking versions of your favourite picture books. In addition to books, this interactive site includes games, puzzles and more.
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National Literacy Month

TumbleBook Library reinforces early literacy skills through the use of read-aloud stories, interactive games, and engaging videos

Curated Learning Websites for Kids

Looking for additional help? Check out these curated resources that our staff have put together for you.

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Maddie Moate
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Maddie Moate

Your online hub for fun, educational videos!
SciShow Kids
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SciShow Kids

SciShow Kids explores all those curious topics that make us ask why?
Hour of Code
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Hour of Code

Learn computer science. Change the world.
Maddie Moate
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Maddie Moate

Your online hub for fun, educational videos!
SciShow Kids
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SciShow Kids

SciShow Kids explores all those curious topics that make us ask why?
Hour of Code
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Hour of Code

Learn computer science. Change the world.

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Blogs

Check out our blog posts written for parents and kids only.

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How to Manage Screen Time for Your Kids

With the pandemic, screen time has increased for many children. Read this blog to learn the 4 M’s to help manage screen time.
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Spring Into Learning - Help Your Child Succeed in School

Check out this blog to learn more about tips to support your child succeed in school!
MPLTC
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Helping Kids Talk about their Worries

How can we help our kids try to make sense of the world today and deal with their anxiety and emotions
MPLJen
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How to Manage Screen Time for Your Kids

With the pandemic, screen time has increased for many children. Read this blog to learn the 4 M’s to help manage screen time.
MPLKaren
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Spring Into Learning - Help Your Child Succeed in School

Check out this blog to learn more about tips to support your child succeed in school!
MPLTC
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Helping Kids Talk about their Worries

How can we help our kids try to make sense of the world today and deal with their anxiety and emotions
MPLJen

Videos

Need to entertain the kids at home but don't have time? We have a collection of archived Circle Time videos for you. Check them out.

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Markham Public Library - Virtual Storytime

Markham Public Library - Virtual Storytime

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Markham Public Library - Virtual Storytime

Markham Public Library - Virtual Storytime

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