For Children

Children's Magazines

Did you know you can borrow our Children’s Magazines for up to four weeks?

American Girl Magazine
Geared to children ages 8 to 12, American Girl magazine is filled with advice, fiction stories, activities, and ideas for crafts, parties and projects. Please note: publication ceased in 2019. 

Curious Jane
The newest addition to our collection builds confidence through making things! Curious Jane's ad-free magazine is full of projects to try at home. Everything they do revolves around science + engineering + design. 

Scout Life (formerly Boys' Life)
This is the official publication of the Boy Scouts of America since 1911 and intended for children between the ages of 7 and 14. It contains a mix of subjects ranging from history and sports to fiction and comics. 

Cricket
This children's literary magazine is for children ages 9 to 14. Cricket is filled with stories, poems, puzzles, recipes, and science and nature articles.

Highlights
Packed with puzzles, science projects, jokes and riddles for young children, Highlights includes regular features like Hidden Pictures, The Timbertoes, and the Bear Family.

MUSE
Sponsored by the Smithsonian, MUSE magazine is aimed at kids between the ages of 9 and 14 who want to learn more about science and math.

National Geographic Kids
This magazine is created for ages 6 and up to learn about animals, science, technology, archaeology, geography, and pop culture.

Ranger Rick
This periodical is for children ages 7 and up and is filled with facts, photos, and outdoor adventures to help kids develop an appreciation for nature.