Great Websites for Kids
Library Links
Library Catalog
RFPL Kids Blog
Premium Resources for Kids
Britannica Online for Kids
From Britannica, explore the most trusted online kids encyclopedia for homework help and general knowledge information on a variety of subjects.
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Britannica Online
Britannica Online® Public Library Edition contains comprehensive content for all ages. Whether it’s frogs or physics, gardening or geography, Britannica Online® Public Library Edition covers it all.
Click here to access Britannica Online outside of the library
Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database- In-library use only
This database contains over 300,000 quality reviews of children’s and young adult materials.
Kids InfoBits
Designed for especially for students in kindergarten through 5th grade, this database covers a broad range of topics such as animals, art, geography, math, science and more in a colorful, engaging and graphical interface.
Mango Languages
Learn a new language! Mango is a language learning program teaching practical conversation and cultural awareness for the world’s most popular languages including English.
Student Resources in Context
Geared toward middle school and high school students and teachers, this resource contains content based on national curriculum standards. Find articles as well as multimedia resources and study guides and more.
Great Reads for Kids
International Children’s Digital Library
NoveList K-8 Plus
Perfect for children as well as educators, this resource provides content and information to support curriculum as well as pleasure reading.
Check out TumbleBooks! It’s available from home any time, and features stories, games, puzzles, and even language learning. It’s a great alternative to computer games for young children, and has books for kids through 6th grade in an electronic format- many including audio and video.
Helpful Websites
ALA Resources for Children and their Parents
ALA’s Great Websites for Kids
Dewey Browse- Websites organized by the Dewey Decimal System
GeniRevolution
The Internet Public Library- Kidspace
KidsClick
Learn to Read with Starfall
The Mint for Kids
SlimeKids (School Library Media Kids) Contains book trailers, reviews and more.
Award Winning Books and Booklists
Newbery Award Winners
Caldecott Award Winners
American Library Association’s Children’s Notable Book Lists
The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
Rebecca Caudill Awards
Boston Globe Horn Book Awards
