PROGRAMS

Summer Reading Program - Reading Rocks!

The Summer Reading Program for 2010 will be on Thursdays from July 8 to August 19.  Watch this space as more details become available.  This program is for kids ages 5 (must have completed kindergarten) to 12 years old.

Time for Tots - babies and toddlers up to 36 months

Rhymes, songs, bounces, and short stories for children under 36 months and their adult (parent or caregiver) companion.  Share in the best of young children's literature as well as help your child develop listening, looking, and interactive group skills.  Time for Tots is over for now, but check back in September 2010 when our fall session will begin.

Beanbags and Jellybeans – children age 3 to 5 years

Stories, songs, games, rhymes and a simple craft all developed around a weekly theme. For children 3 to 5 years old and their adult (parent or caregiver) companion.  Share in the best of young children's literature as well as help your child develop listening, looking, and interactive group skills. Beanbags and Jellybeans is over for now, but check back in September 2010 when our fall session will begin.

Teen Reading Club

 NOT just in summer!  The Teen Summer Reading Club (SRC) is for teens interested in reading and connecting with other teens across the country, now year-round.  Chat online with your favourite authors, read and submit book reviews, participate in discussion forums, and check out the lists of recommended reads for teens.

INTERNET RESOURCES

Searchasaurus - Kids magazine database. A sub section of the Ebsco databases which also links to Ebsco Animals (information and pictures of animals) and Primary Search (for school reports and projects – nature, science, sports, art, and more). A sub section of the Ebsco databases.

 Tumble Books - TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love.

 Kids Search - Designed for grade 3 - 8 researchers.

Novelist K-8 - A web site about books for kids.  Includes recommended reading lists and teacher resources.