Resources at the Library

• Join us for weekly story times and special events
• Follow us on Twitter
• Good Reading - Find great books by subject using our reading lists
• Familiar Favorites - Discover "oldie but goodie" picks of the youth services department
• New picture books, easy readers, juvenile fiction, non-fiction and DVDs
• Kiddosphere - Book/video reviews, cool links and program announcements
• Letterboxing - Use the online clues to participate in our county-wide treasure hunt

Homework Help

• Accelerated Reader Lists - Find your school's list here.
• Reference Books and Other Materials - Some reference materials are available online, including Encyclopaedia Britannica for Kids and World Book Kids . Other materials are to be used in the library (the call number will start with JR) and are shelved in the reference area of the children's department. Ask the librarian for assistance.
• Online Databases - Check out the library's online reference databases which include newspaper and magazine articles. Perfect for school reports!
• Find Library Materials By Topic/Subject - Not sure what you're looking for? Browse the catalog using the Dewey Decimal Classification System.
• Ask a Librarian - Get your questions answered by e-mail or call the Youth Services Reference Desk at (540)349-5324.

Resources on the Web

Kid-Friendly Search Engines

• Ask for Kids
• Google for Kids/Teens
• Yahooligans

Homework Help

• American Memory: Primary documents and historical materials available on the Web from the Library of Congress.
• Brendan Kehoe's Kids on the Web: Primarily a site of links to other sites, from homework help to pen pals, with sections for parents and for net safety.
• The Exploratorium: The science museum in San Francisco mounts electronic versions of hands-on exhibits like the science of hockey, tracking severe storms, and how to dissect a cow's eye.
• Franklin Institute Science Museum: A wealth of fun, educational and exciting information from the famed Philadelphia museum. Visit the online exhibits. Educational hotlists offer valuable homework connections. Check out the Kids Did This! Hotlist featuring the work of children in areas such as art, science and social studies.
• Internet Public Library: A full service children's department, including an Ask a Question section. Check out the Science Fair Project Resource Guide and a host of other Internet resources on math, geography, history, and other key homework topics.
• Multnomah County Library Kids Page: An action packed, animated site. Special features include a scavenger hunt and other games, good stuff to read, homework help, hot links to cool sites, jokes, riddles and more.
• National Wildlife Federation: The Kids Page features articles in English and in Spanish from Ranger Rick, the environmental magazine for children; a homework help section; and briefings on issues such as the wetlands, endangered animals, water quality and more.
• WatchKnow - From the co-founder of Wikipedia, educational videos (organized by subject) for students ages 3-18.

Fun Stuff

• PBS Kids
• Exploratorium
• Games@NOAA
• Moms and Kids Playground
• Sports Illustrated for Kids Online
• Smithsonian for Kids
• Scholastic Kids Fun
• Virtual Story Times