Kids

Nooks for Kids | Scholastic BookFlix | Email Notification | Family Passes | Fun Links

Welcome to the Junior Library!

For more information on programs, to confirm times or register, please call us at 860-868-2310 or email us. If you're not familiar with offerings in the junior library, check out the tour.

My Account lets you log in to view your library status: books out, due dates, fines, holds, etc.

Coming Soon!

2013 Summer Reading program

Sign-up begins June 24th.
"Dig into Reading" this summer with great family programs. Learn about Dinosaurs, Archeology, Earth Movers, Underground Critters and more. Keep track of reading time to earn prizes and books.

Nooks for Kids!

Check out a new Nook Simple Touch or Nook Color Tablet from the Junior Library! Children’s classics come to life using one of our new e-book readerss. Read stories to your kids or let the Nook read to them! Some selections are interactive for even more fun. Chapter books are available for independent readers too. The devices are loaned for 7 days.

Scholastic BookFlix

Scholastic BookFlix is a new online literacy resource for children from preschool to 3rd grade which pairs award-winning classic fiction video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. This interactive site includes not only great books but lots of games, educational activities and additional links for children to explore.

For home access, go to Scholastic BookFlix Online and enter your 14-digit library card number.

Email Notification Service

Would you like to be notified by email about upcoming events, Saturday programs and storytimes being held in the Junior Library? We have an email list to inform parents and caregivers of upcoming events by email. If you would like to be included, please contact the library either by email, phone or in person in the Junior Library.

Family Passes

Are you looking for something fun to do? The Junior Library has "Family Passes" to the following local museums and nature centers. Passes may be checked out for three days.

• Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport
  We have one pass for free admission for 2 Adults and 4 Children.

• Connecticut Science Center in Hartford
  Discount coupons good for 20% off general admission for up to 4 people.

• CT State Parks & Forests Day Pass
  Two passes cover parking and/or entrance fees for two at all parks and forests where there is an established charge.

• Earthplace, the Nature Discovery Center in Westport
  Free passes for a family of four to Natureplace and the live animal hall and native plant courtyard.

• Institute for American Indian Studies in Washington
  General admission for a family of four, plus a 10% discount in the gift shop.

• Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk
  $2 Discount on Combination Ticket (Aquarium & IMAX) for up to 6 people. 4 passes available.

• Mystic Aquarium in Mystic
  $6 Discount for Adults and $4 Discount for Children (ages 3-17) to Aquarium. 2 passes available.

• Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford
  The ARTpass offers free general admission for up to two adults and two children (ages 6-17).

Fun & Educational Web Sites

If you have found a site you like, please e-mail us and we'll include it here.

• Ask Kids
• The Best Children's Books
• BillyBear4Kids
• B.J. Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
• Coolmath.com
• Enchanted Learning
• Exploratorium
• Fact Monster
• funschool.com
• How Stuff Works
• Internet Public Library
• Jump Start
• LibrarySpot
• Lil Fingers Storybooks
• Literacy Websites for Preschoolers
• Magic School Bus
• MightyBook
• NASA Kids
• Sprout
• Starfall.com

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