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Kids Read


We have several ongoing reading challenges that you and your child are able to participate in. Check out this page for more information.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten
500 Books Before Middle School
250th Logo for Newport History Challenge

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EZONE CATALOG
Enjoy access to the eZone catalog that includes Flipster, Libby, The Palace Project, and World Book eBook.

New: Always Available Comics for kids through eZone.

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LIBBY BY OVERDRIVE
Newport Public Library patrons can use Libby, a guided eBook experience by the makers of OverDrive, to download and read digital books! Available to all Ocean State Libraries card holders.

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THE PALACE PROJECT
The Palace Project is an open-source digital library platform that combines the content already in the eZone with additional content. Access your favorite content from multiple sources all in one place!

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HOOPLA
Read ebooks, listen to audiobooks and music, or watch popular TV shows and films. All you need is your Newport Public Library card barcode.

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DOLLY PARTON’S IMAGINATION LIBRARY
Children of Newport County are now eligible for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library! Sign up your child to receive a FREE, age-appropriate book in the mail each month.

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NOVELIST PLUS
Find your next great read using Novelist Plus! Use this database to search for read-alikes. A more robust version of EBSCO’s Novelist database. Includes nonfiction titles and audiobooks.


Award Winning Books

All the Blues in the Sky by Renee Watson
  • 2026 Youth Media Award Winners
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  • Boston Globe – Horn Book Awards

Kids Reading Across RI

Conjure Island Book Cover by Eden Royce
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Rhode Island Book Awards

The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name Book Cover
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  • RIMSBA Winner 2026
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