1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
This program is designed to promote reading from birth. 
If you read just 1 book a day to your child starting at birth, that’s 1,825 books by their 5th birthday! Every Day Counts, Every Book Counts. For every 100 books your child will receive a sticker and free book. At 1,000 your child will receive a t-shirt. Remember, every book counts (even if it’s the same book multiple times).
Sign up for the program by clicking HERE. Learn more about the program on the 1000 Books website HERE.
You can download a printable ‘100 books read’ tally sheet HERE.
DaybyDayNY.org
A great resource for early literacy, reading stories, music, and tips for parents.
Internet Safety for Children
A website that gives several helpful tips for keeping kids safe online.
Database of Award-winning Children’s Literature
The purpose of this database is to create a tailored reading list of quality children’s literature or to find out if a book has won one of the indexed awards. (Courtesy of dawcl.com)
IPL Kidspace
Internet Public Library, virtual reference and more, for kids.
Kidlit.TV
A compilation of author interviews, books, extension ideas – all in a jazzy format. A great way to link kids computer/screen time to books and reading.
KIDS INFO BITS – does not require a library card. It will work whether you choose to share your location or not. An educational database for kids. Learn about health, geography, history and so much more.
Lexile.com
Matching readers with texts
Open Cultures Resources for Kids K-12
Explore the whole Website for learning tools for all ages!
ReadKiddoRead.com
James Patterson’s website with advice for families on how to get their kids to read. Age-appropriate recommendations, reviews and more.
Virtual Museum Tours with Google Arts & Culture
Did you know that some of the World’s greatest museums of Art, Science, and Natural history offer virtual tours? Over 200 museums have partnered with Google, so you can “visit” their amazing collections from anywhere you have an internet connection.
VROOM
Vroom turns shared moments into brain building moments. Whether it’s mealtime, bath time, or anytime in between, there are always ways to nurture our children’s growing minds.
What’s Next?
Not sure what title comes next in the series you are reading? Click this link to find out.
UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity
“A nonprofit research and policy organization devoted to improving the world’s diet, preventing obesity and reducing weight stigma,” as noted in the Library Journal under best free references in 2010.
Notable Children’s Digital Media – 2024
The Association for Library Service to Children’s Board of Directors created the Notable Children’s Digital Media Committee, whose charge is to evaluate, select, annotate, and present a list of notable digital media of interest to children.
STUDY & RESEARCH RESOURCES
Science Buddies
A wonderful tool for science fair projects and more.
The World Factbook
The geography, governments, and cultures of countries around the world. Information is from the Central Intelligence Agency and is updated regularly.
National Geographic for Kids
Features interactive maps, adventure videos, environmental news, animal watch and photography from around the world.
World Wildlife Federation
Learn facts about our Earth: habitats, climate change, animals and species. Information is by the World Wildlife Federation.
Science – Windows to the Universe
Information on the Sun, Earth, Solar System, and other sciences including games and puzzles.
Slime Kids
School library media Kids is designed to provide an interactive learning experience to get students motivated to learn on their own. It is packed with book trailers and language arts-related games.
HISTORY & GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
50 States
Information on all 50 states of the U.S.
America’s Story
Games, stories and songs help you learn little known facts about American history-from the Library of Congress.
Ben’s Guide
A kids guide to the US government.
New York State Museum: Office of State History
The History Department at the New York State Museum cares for and interprets over 4 million artifacts, researches the state’s history, and disseminates this history through books, articles, exhibitions, public programs, and social media. The artifacts in our collection tell the stories of the people of New York State.
I ❤️ New York: Path Through History
Experience a Revolutionary War battle, discover some of our state’s and nation’s greatest natural wonders or relive some of sports’ greatest moments. From U.S. presidents to leaders of the suffrage movement to innovators in industry, technology, and art, it all happened in New York State. You can visit over 500 destinations across our great state. Choose from themes to create your own Path Through History for an experience you and your family will always remember.
New York State Indigenous People History
This informative deep dive into New York Native Americans for kids will hook your learners and help them to understand other cultures, peoples, and traditions.
New York State Almanack
Founded by John Warren in 2008, the New York Almanack is updated several times per day.
In addition to our traditional focus on New York State history, we also publish natural history and the environment, outdoor recreation, arts and culture, and about food and farms.