Parents and Teachers

Parents and Teachers button Take advantage of all the free library resources and services we provide for you and your children. Planning a field trip to the library, or want your students to learn research skills? Use our form to request a special visit to the library, and let us know how we can best assist you.

Special Services

Informational Resources

childref [at] mcpl [dot] info (Ask a Children's Librarian)
Email us with questions about or requests for materials for children, or programs provided by Children's Services.

Every Child Ready to Read
Read, Talk, Sing, Write and Play with your child! Learn how parents and teachers can help develop early literacy skills in young children and prepare them for learning to read.

Homework Help for Children in Grades K-6
Visit our Homework Center during the school year, or find online resources that meet your information needs.

Learn and Play Space
Learn about this room designed especially for children, ages 0-7 and find out how to Prepare for Your Visit to the LAPS.

Request a Closed Reserve Collection (online form)
We can set aside materials for your class to use in the library.

Schedule a Special Library Visit or Research Instruction (online form)
With advance notice, a librarian can provide a special storytime for your group, or teach your students search skills and how to find materials in the library.

Helping Your School-Age Child with Reading
- IREAD-3 Resources from the Indiana Dept. of Education

Homeschooling Subject Guide (to come)
- Homeschool Information from the Indiana Dept. of Education

Local Schools and Agencies for Parents (and parents-to-be)

Local Youth Organizations

Resources for Early Childhood Educators