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Win a Jan Brett Visit for the Library
Do you like Jan Brett as much as we do? Her books are wonderful and her web site has many fun activities. Try the contest on her web site and maybe you can win a visit by Jan Brett for the Library! |
What is a database? A database is an electronic collection of articles, books, facts and pictures that you can search to find information. These databases contain just about everything that's in an issue of a magazine. It's just in a different form. |
What is a capybara? 
This green guy was grouchy but he's not anymore! He went to the Fact Monster web site and read about unusual animals. Did you know there is an animal called a "bongo" and that "kiwi" isn't just a fruit? You can read about unusual animals here. Is a capybara a good swimmer? Tell your librarian, CandyCross, what you learned about the capybara! |
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Children's Room Events
Weekly Activities:
STORY HOURS combine stories, creative dramatics, fingerplays, songs and a craft activity on a weekly theme.
- Tuesdays: 10:30-11:30 Rise and Read Story Hour
- Wednesdays: 6:30-7:30 Sweet Dreams Story Time, pajamas and sleepy stuffed friends welcomed.
Anytime:
- Monday-Thursday: Call 978-544-2495 or e-mail CandyCross (ccross@cwmars.org) to schedule a daycare or school class visit for stories, research, or lessons on information retrieval and evaluation. Upon request assignment specific links could also be added to this page.
Web searching for children
Did you know there are search engines designed especially for children? The following links lead to cites that are checked for accuracy and reading level.
Awesome Library for Kids: 15,000 resources with all the correct answers.
KidsClick: Links to some of the best instead of the most web sites. You can search just for an answer in words or pictures or voices. KidsClick also has a fun explanation of the internet under "Search Lessons." Don't be afraid of that last word. Games are even a part of the cite. Under "More Search Tools" are links to more kid-friendly searching tools.
KidSpace at the Internet Public Library: Some librarians from the University of Michigan have done an excellent job finding reliable and interesting cites to visit.
Oh! Kids Librarians in Ohio have created this great place for eleven year olds through preschoolers to search reviewed sites. They have a separate sections for 11-9 year olds, 9-7 year olds, and parents working with children 6 years old and younger.
Think Quest Library: Student created web sites good enough for research.
Databases for Children
These databases are funded by the Massachusetts Regional Library System.
Kid's Edition: Part of the Infotrac collection of magazine, newspaper, and encyclopedia articles, Kid's Edition is made for elementary students looking for information on popular and educational subjects.
Junior Edition: Junior edition is intended for use by middle school students. It is part of the Infotrac collection of magazine, newspaper, and reference book articles. Children looking for popular and educational subjects can find current information here.
Encyclopedias
Other examples of basic reference tools such as almanacs, encyclopedias and atlases, are available through the databases listed above.
Fact Monster: Search an encyclopedia, an almanac, an atlas, or a dictionary, all from one site. Unfortunately some ads will pop up along the way.
Encyclopedia.com A basic encyclopedia. Subjects can be searched for by key words or chosen from lists which will help if spelling is a challenges. Stay to the center of the page for free use of the encyclopedia.
Columbia Encyclopedia: Search this one volume encyclopedia for a quick answer.
Merriam-Webster Student Dictionary: Look up a word, create a coded message, make your own dictionary or find the perfect rhyme. In other words, have some fun.
CIA World Fact Book: An almanac like resource that covers all countries and the USA. It also has flags and extensive maps.
National Geographic's Map Machine: Maps of all sorts. May require some coaching from an older person to put it to best use.
Children's Books & Authors on the Web
Authors and Illustrators on the Web:The Children's Literary Web links to many pages by and about authors and illustrators.
Bookhive: Search for reviews by author, title, genre, reading level, or even the number of pages.
Book reviews by young readers: The site from the Seminole County (FLA) Public Library System also has book lists for all ages and interests.
The Internet Public Library, Authors Page: Of course, librarians create and know about the best author web pages
The Internet Public Library, Story Hour: Read or listen to a short story.
Jan Brett's web page: A treasure as beautiful as her books that shares her art and creative spirit through activities based on her books.
A list of all sorts of book related web pages: This list from The American Library Association includes sites about book series, book centered projects and games, and books to read on the web or at home.
Games and Puzzles
35 Games: Choose from this list of games made up By the American Library Association. Yes, even librarians like to have fun. With descriptions and suggested ages you can find the perfect game to match your interests.
A Library full of on-line games: This list gives descriptions so you can pick the best. Go to KidsClick's master list of games for even more choices.
KidsPage!Fun: More from the Multnomah County Library. It is lots of games this time, some for even the youngest surfers.
Parents' Corner
Look here for information on reading and researching with your children.
Child Safety on the Internet: Guidelines for adults to share with their children on how to use the Internet safely.
Family TLC: Search by your child's age for books to read and other activities to do as a family.
Ribbon Cutting At Library
In honor of Family Literacy Month and Children's Book Week, there was a special story time, followed by a ribbon cutting, at the Wheeler Memorial Library on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 10:30 a.m. Megan Lambert from the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art was the special guest leader of the morning's storytime. Ribbon cutting, play time, and refreshments l followed.
The celebration marked the children's room's introduction
of the new toys, furniture, and lending materials that have been added
to the collection thanks to a grant from the Institute of Museum and
Library Services as administered through the Massachusetts Board of
Library Commissioners. With this grant, the Orange libraries are increasing
their services for parents, care-givers, and children from birth to
age four.