CHILDREN @ THE LIBRARY

The Library provides lots of programs and services for children. Just because you are small doesn't mean you can't do big things at your library! Just look at some of the things you can do...

» Get Your Own Library Card » Browse the Children's Collection » Attend Special Programs » Join the Summer Reading Club » Use the Children's Computer

» Search the Online Catalogue » Visit the TumbleBook Library » Explore Pebble Go » Search Online Databases » Surf the Net KidStyle!

Get Your Own Library Card

Membership is free! Just come into the library with your parent or guardian to sign up for your own free library card.
Once you have a card, you will be able to sign out books, use the library's computers, do online research, and more...!

Browse the Children's Collection The children’s collection is an excellent resource for children of all ages! Find the perfect book and get cozy on our rug for little people. We have lots of titles to choose from!

Attend Children's Programs & Special Events Attend story time sessions each week, and special events throughout the year. Books, crafts, giggles and laughs, what could be better? Visit our Online Event Calendar »

Join the Annual TD Summer Reading Club Summer reading is fun in the program sponsored by the TD bank. Each year a new theme is chosen that is designed to interest and entertain junior readers. Call the library for details and to register »

Use the Library's Children's Computers The Point Alexander Library has a special computer for children! This user-friendly computer has a colourful keyboard, a tiny mouse and a touch screen monitor. It is  loaded with computer programs for early learning and literacy, and was designed for children from preschool to age 9.

Search the Library's Online Catalogue The Library has a large collection of children's books, movies, CDs and audiobooks. And now you can search our catalogue online. To get started on your search, visit our online catalogue »

TumbleBooks: Visit these digital libraries!

Would you like to see your favourite book turned into an action-packed, interactive cartoon? Well, that's just what TumbleBooks and Magic Blox are: talking books! Now you can read animated picture books, read-along books and stream audiobooks!

“Here you will find all kinds of choices: Story books, read-alongs, non-fiction books & videos, graphic novels, books in French and Spanish, puzzles & games and more. Just click on the link, no sign in is necessary.” CLICK THE LINK: https://www.tumblebooklibrary.com/autologin.aspx?userid=KbJ69M0WrLIShEMD5g0KgA%3d%3d

Search Online Databases

The Library now provides access to several online databases, two of them made just for kids! Have a homework assignment? Working on a project or report? Need information and resources? Login to one of the databases below using your library card number and the easy-to-use picture searches will help you find tons of information. It's like using an encyclopedia on the Internet!

			NoveList K-8 Plus Audience: Kids (Kindergarten-Grade 8). Access: Use Inside or Outside Library | Sign in with Your Library Card
			OverDrive for kids Audience: Kids (Kindergarten-Grade 8). Access: Use Inside or Outside Library | Sign in with Your Library Card
	“EBSCO login is 14 digits beginning with 227140000 and ending with your library number in 5 digits. (##### or 00###)"		Primary Search Primary Search Contains full-text for popular children's magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedic entries and a vast image collection. Children can learn about a variety of topics, including endangered species, famous musicians, fitness and space exploration. Primary Search Reference eBook Subscription

Surf the Net KidStyle!

Do you like to surf online? We've compiled some fun sites for kids! But, remember, you must ALWAYS practice online safety.
Before you visit any website, ask your parents for permission! Not sure how to be safe online?

Read My Rules for Online Safety »

FUN SITES FOR KIDS Between The Lions | PBS Kids Discovery Kids BBC: Prehistoric Life OWLkids Online The International Kids Space Nasa Kids Club Funology.com: Science of Fun! FunBrain.com Nickelodeon Disney Online Sesame Street Workshop Ontario Science Centre

HOMEWORK HELP Homework Center Homework Spot Excel Easy Cosmeo Discovery Education Canada Canadian Geographic - Animal Facts Bill Nye, the Science Guy CBC 4 Kids Daily Buzzword Professor Garfield National Geographic Kids Homework Help Site

READING & BOOKLISTS Scholastic.com | Book Central Arthur's Favourite Books Kidsreads.com The Book Hive Aesop's Fables

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