Parenting Collection

Whether you are a first time parent or a seasoned veteran, there is useful information for you in the Parenting Collection currently located in the main Library.

The scope of the collection includes the following:

• General Parenting – child development, potty training, sleep problems, emotional and psychological challenges facing children,
• Family Issues – divorce, death, illness of a family member, adoption, siblings, working parents, single parents, and blended families,
• Health Issues – childhood illnesses, nutrition, allergies, disabilities, safety, and sex education,
• Education and Learning Issues – homework help, early literacy and book selection.

Recommended Reading

Find out about the latest books and read reviews by the Santa Monica Public Library's Youth Services Librarians on our Recommended Reading pages for Pre-Readers, Kids and Parents.

Also visit our Parenting Issues page for useful bibliographies.

Need help finding a book?

You can look up a book by title, author, genre or a variety of other information on the Santa Monica Public Library's Online Catalog. If you need help using the catalog:

• visit our How to Use the Online Catalog page
• ask for help via e-mail or telephone
• or visit any of the Santa Monica Public Library locations for help from a librarian.

Parenting Pathfinders

• Storytelling and Reading