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Kids' Books About Homelessness
Kids' books that help build empathy and understanding and that can be used to encourage discussion about those experiencing homelessness.
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Featured Programs & Events
Pokémon League, part of a series
Join other trainers for a fun afternoon of everything Pokémon! Our league promotes friendship, communication skills, and fair play.
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale!, part of a series
Apr 24th | 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Our Friends are hosting another massive book sale! Browse and shop the huge selection of gently used books, DVDs, CDs, magazines, and more.
Reading Connection Family Book Club, part of a series
Apr 24th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids get to choose the book they want to read related to each month's theme, and their grownup reads it too!
Drop in Stories & More at the Collicutt Branch!, part of a series
Apr 25th | 10:00am - 10:30am
Drop in for stories, rhymes, and activities for kids of all ages every Thursday at the Collicutt Branch! No registration required.
Featured Staff Picks
Kids' Books About Homelessness
Kids' books that help build empathy and understanding and that can be used to encourage discussion about those experiencing homelessness.
Environmental Fiction 7 - 9 year olds
Eco-fiction are books about the environment and humans' relationship with it.
Environmental Fiction 10 - 12 years
Eco-fiction are books about the environment and humans' relationship with it.
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Kids’ Book Bundles
Check back this fall for the return of our Kids' Book Bundles! In the meantime, visit rdpl.org/SRC and join our Summer Reading Club!
Youth Literacy Book Bundles
Youth Literacy Book Bundles will provide books for school-age kids geared towards fun reading, solo reading, and buddy reading.
May We Suggest...?
Receive a personalized reading list with hand-picked recommendations based on your preferences! Available for readers of all ages.
Early Literacy Programs & Resources
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
We want to help every child become a reader by encouraging you to read 1000 books to your child before they enter kindergarten!
More Early Literacy Resources
Family Fun Facebook Group
Join us for book recommendations, literacy tips, and more to help you connect with the library from home. For parents of children ages 0-12.
Early Literacy Tips & Tricks!
Check out these tips for developing your child's early literacy skills!
TumbleBooks
TumbleBook Library is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love!
Literacy Backpacks
Inclusivity Backpacks
Age-appropriate education to guide families in becoming actively anti-racist and inclusive. Includes books, activity guides, and more.
Intergenerational Backpacks
The 'Move & Play Together' intergenerational kit is a resource designed to support active play between an older adult and a child.
Thunderbird Learners Backpacks
Developed in partnership with the Red Deer Native Friendship Society, each backpack focuses on one of the Seven Sacred Teachings.
Nature Fun Backpacks
Nature-themed backpacks to help your family explore the great outdoors! Each bag includes books & activities focusing on a different topic.
Homework Help & Learning Tools
Reading Pals
Reading Pals provides FREE support for children entering grades 1-5, who are experiencing reading and/or writing difficulties.
Reading Pals: Become a Detective Kit!
Practice literacy skills while also having fun with this kit, which you can download and print from home. For ages 6+.
Online Homework Help Resources
Novelist K-8 Plus
The perfect source for kids who loves to read (and their parents)! Discover new books, series, and authors based on your interests.
TumbleMath
TumbleMath is a collection of math "TumbleBooks," which combine animation, narration, & sound to create compelling story books for students.
Solaro
Improve your grades! You'll find course lessons, reviews, and practice tests for Grades 3 through 12 based on the Alberta curriculum.