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KIDS’ PLACE

The children’s room staff is dedicated to promoting literacy for children of all ages and supporting those who work with them!
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  • Kids’ Reference
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General Info

Kids’ Reference

LIBRARY DATABASES

MassLibraries
CLICK ON PICTURE
Available to all Massachusetts residents. Includes
Encyclopedia Britannica, other_Icons

Gale in Context (Elementary)

as well as biography, newspaper, and other databases.


TumbleBooks

eBooks for kids!! Games, picture books, and more. Check it out! It’s free…


Mango

Learn everyday conversations at your own pace, at home or in the library. Over 40 foreign languages currently available as well as many ESL courses. Download the app to use your mobile device!


LittlePim

More from Mango Languages! Interactive Language Learning for ages 0-6 in ten languages with a friendly panda. You can download the app!


Freegal

Freegal offers hundreds of thousands of FREE songs – over 100 genres of music, all without having to download software.


PebbleGo_logo

Biographies and social studies database for K – 2nd grade with easy picture navigation and simple text.


Good Homework Help Sites

Notable Digital Media from the American Library Association
Websites and apps for fun and for homework about all subjects and with age appropriateness labels.

Fact Monster
An online guide to help in standard homework subjects, plus special sections on building skills for studying, writing, speaking and listening.

Quizlet
Study all different types of subjects already loaded up…individualize flashcards and study aids.

Khan Academy
Over 3000 videos with lessons on every subject for all school ages.

Smithsonian Institute Learning Lab
Create an account for free and explore topics of all sorts as if you had access to the museum collection!

Multnomah County Library System – Homework Center
Find all kinds of topics and subjects to help you out with tons of links to homework help pages.

WordCentral – Merriam-Webster
Use this online dictionary to check word definitions, create your own dictionary, or stump your friends with the “daily buzzword”!

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Online Books
(print, audio, and read aloud)

Unite for Literacy: Free books to read right on your device. Great early reader books!

Global Digital Library: Free early reading books from around the world (and can be translated into different languages)

MagicBlox  Lots of different titles, many independently published.

International Children’s Digital Library: Full text books in many languages

Storynory: Free audio books for kids of all ages

HarperKids: Storytime Read Alouds: Youtube with many titles read out loud


Booklists for all ages

Books for Guys to Read from Guy’s Read

Award Winning Books from American Library Asso.

Booklists for all ages and subjects from Multnomah Public Library

The Best Children’s Books from a family of teachers

Juvenile Series from the Mid-Continent Public Library

Graphic Novels for Kids from noflyingnotights

Great Girl Books from A Mighty Girl

Booklists Galore from What Do We Do All Day

Social Justice Booklist from Social Justice Books

Diverse Books Where to find diverse books from We Need Diverse Books

Books to Read Before Kindergarten from 1000 Books Before Kindergarten


Story Creation Resources:

The Story Kitchen: Get the start of a story (you pick the elements) and then you have to finish it!

Wonderpolis – A new wonder to explore each day!

StoryPirates Creator Club – Be inspired to create your own stories and be silly!

Imagine Forest: Creative writing community for kids to create their own stories!

  • What's New in Kid's Place

    See what’s new at the library!

    See what new materials have arrived at the library each week!

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    Letterboxing in Amesbury

    Search around Amesbury following our clues to find our letterboxes that will lead you to areas around that have historically been used for outdoor activities! Check out clues and get information: https://amesburylibrary.org/letterboxing/

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    1000 Books Before Kindergarten

    We challenge you to read 1000 books before your child starts kindergarten! Reading to your child at an early age improves their success in school and beyond. Sign up for this program that will encourage you to count what you read and get some cool rewards along the way. More information!

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