E-Resources for Kids

Worksheets, lesson plans, learning games, and more! Download printable activities for any subject: math, science, reading comprehension, STEM, writing, and beyond.  Content includes lesson plans, reading passages, games and puzzles, clip art, bulletin board ideas, and skills sheets for kids in any grade. Click here to check it out!

E-books for e-kids! Storybooks, puzzles, games, audio books and more. Includes a large collection modern children’s picture books with animation. A narrator reads each book aloud. Click here to check it out!

Britannica School (PreK-Gr2)

Create, play, and explore in a vibrant, enriching environment. This captivating tool, packed with tiered nonfiction articles across various subjects, makes learning fun! Click here to check it out!

Britannica School (Gr3-5)

Create, play, and explore in a vibrant, enriching environment. This captivating tool, packed with tiered nonfiction articles across various subjects, makes learning fun! Click here to check it out!

Hundreds of award-winning, short-form fiction and nonfiction eBooks from renowned family publisher Cricket Media for students from grades pre-K to 8. Click here to check it out!

Pennsylvania state symbols, facts, and figures for kids. Click here to check it out!

From Gale In Context, find information on topics such as animals, arts, geography, health, literature, people, social studies, and technology. Click here to check it out!

Learn about people, places, nature, history, and science from videos and eBooks on hundreds of topics. Click here to check it out!

An online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction books. This engaging resource for children in grades pre-K through 3 will help early readers develop and practice essential reading skills and introduce them to a world of knowledge and exploration. Watch videos and read books about animals, celebrations, nature, music, earth, family, community, and more. Some films and books are available in Spanish too! Click here to check it out!

ParentTV offers thousands of on-demand parenting videos and courses with content designed to support those who care for children, from pregnancy through to teenage years. ParentTV works with leading psychologists, pediatricians, mental health specialists, nutritionists, occupational therapists and parenting educators across the globe.  Search and find videos on general parenting, play, behavior, child development, mental health, sleep, nutrition, technology and more. Most videos are under 10 minutes in length and can be accessed on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Click here to check it out!

Chat With a Librarian

A statewide live chat reference service free service to all residents of Pennsylvania, offering live chat reference 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. When you have a question that you need answered quickly, chat with a librarian.  In most cases, you will get your answer in 15 minutes or less. When a question involves lengthy research, a librarian will help get you started or provide a referral for you and your question. Click here to check it out!

Digital Audiobooks, Magazines, and eBooks

With our digital library, patrons can borrow digital audiobooks, eBooks, and digital magazines any time from anywhere in the world.  Available 24/7, your eLibrary is always open! Click here to check it out!

Don’t yet have a library card? If you are a resident of Pennsylvania, you can get an e-card to access all the resources PowerKids has to offer! Learn facts, read an eBook, and more! In most cases, you’ll get your e-card number instantaneously! Click here to check it out!

KidSpeak Language Learning

Learn words and phrases suitable for learners’ age, needs, and interests. More than 40 activities, puzzles, and songs guide young learners through the basics, along with a cartoon “friend” who speaks the language. Click on one of the languages below to get started!

Resources for Family Engagement

The Library of Congress has many websites designed for young readers and for the whole family to explore together. Discover the fascinating people, places and events that await you! Click here to check it out!