Many Boston Public Library Branches have a special caregiver collection that includes books about parenting, teaching, discipline, and child development, as well as books to read with children about complicated, challenging, or sensitive topics.
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Families with young children are invited to Children's Mental Health Story Times co-hosted by the Boston Public Library and Vital Village Network Mental Health Committee.
Starting School
Learning to Read
Supporting Your LGBTQIA+ Child
Potty Training Picture and Board Books
Starting School
Learning to Read
Supporting Your LGBTQIA+ Child
Potty Training Picture and Board Books
Caregiving in the Catalog
LOTE4Kids
Boundless
Scholastic Teachables
Creativebug
LOTE4Kids
Boundless
Scholastic Teachables
Creativebug
Libby: Family & Parenting
Boston Public Library supports caregivers across our locations and online. Check out some of our magazines, eBooks, and audiobooks on the subject offered through Libby!
More Resources
If you are interested in having your child(ren) enter Boston Public Schools, you may find these resources helpful.
Great Starts is a Citywide Enrollment Platform co-created by the Office of Early Childhood and Boston Public Schools in partnership with a number of state agencies and community-based partners.
The Office of Early Childhood is committed to universal, affordable, high-quality early education and care for all infants, toddlers, and children under eight.
As the City of Boston's largest human service agency, the Boston Centers for Youth and Families manages over 30 facilities, including community centers and pools.
An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a plan for specialized instruction, supports, and services written to meet the individual needs of a student with a disability.
There are several organizations in the Boston area that can help families ensure their educational rights are properly protected by law.