Baby’s First Library Card

Babies and toddlers from birth to 35 months of age can get a special FCPL Baby’s First Library Card. It has all of the same features and privileges of the Library’s standard children’s library card.

Sign up for your FREE library card at any Library location with the signature of a parent or guardian and appropriate photo ID.

Why do we offer a Baby Library Card?

Babies are born ready to learn. Their brains are filled with neurons waiting to be turned on and stimulated. By singing, reading, and talking with young children, parents and caregivers are setting the stage for lifelong learning. The Library provides books, interactive programs and many other resources to help young children reach their potential.

Introduce Your Baby to the Library

• Attend story times and activities for Infants & Toddlers
• Watch animated storybooks and read books online with Bookflix. (Library card required for access.)
• Board Books
• Concept Books - Counting, Rhyming, Colors, Alphabet

Learn More about Early Literacy Skills

• Six Early Literacy Skills
• 10 Reasons Why You Should Read to Kids

Community Resources

• First Five Fresno County - Helpful information for parents/caregivers with children ages 0-5 years.
• Fresno County Early Head Start - Early Head Start focuses on healthy cognitive, physical, social and emotional development of infants and toddlers.
• Exceptional Parents Unlimited  - The Family Resource Center provides parents and the community with many services.
• Zero to Three - Resources from a national non-profit organization to promote the health and development of infants and toddlers