The children’s collection of A.K. Smiley Public Library includes:

• Books, periodicals, and audio materials for preschool through 8th grade
• Special programs and activities are held for children year round
• Reading Clubs are held throughout the year and feature special themes and rewards to young readers

Although Young Readers’ Room Story Times and Events have been postponed indefinitely…

 Please join us for Virtual Story Times FaceBook Live & Instagram…see schedule below…

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FAMILY DAY 2020

Family Day 2020! Celebrate the Young Readers’ Room 100th Birthday

Virtual fun for Family Day…reading and crafts!

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Book Recommendations for kids, by kids!

The Goddess Girls series…Artemis the Brave

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Looking for free things to do at home with kids?

From read-alouds to drawing lessons to virtual day trips,  and free films on Kanopy Kids,

these links have you covered!

For Parents:

Parent ToolKit  Parent Toolkit is a one-stop resource developed with parents in mind. It’s produced by NBC News Learn

Raising Readers  Promote a love of reading with your children…

Reading Rockets Tips for Parents (in multiple languages)

Sesame Street in Communities Discover printables, videos, and more on topics to help families

Culturally Diverse books for parents to share with their children  Here Wee Read is an extensive list of books and subjects for children

Fun Activities & Stuff:

Pete the Cat Activities!(interactive videos, singalongs, printable word searches, matching games and more with our groovy hero, Pete the Cat!)

Learn to type with fun! Typing can be fun, when you learn here!

12 virtual Disneyland rides for you to experience! (ride 12 of your favorite Disneyland rides, while practicing “Safer @ Home”!)

Yellowstone National Park   You can virtually visit beautiful Yellowstone National Park here!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid activities & puzzles  Downloadables, puzzles & games from The Diary of A Wimpy Kid!

Author/Fan Face Off game   Watch your favorite authors compete against kids and their favorite books!

EDUCATIONAL SITES:

A Mighty Girl  (a fabulous website about girls, for girls & written by girls!)

Sesame Street Fun  Fun and educational activities for preschoolers and elementary age kids!

In response to COVID-19 and library closures, Califa has partnered with Bibliolabs to launch enki California Digital Library, an ebook library available to every person in California: • no library card is required • no hold queues • if you are physically located in the state of California, you’re in!

Storyline Online ~ hear some of your favorite stories here!  The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s award-winning children’s literacy website, Storyline Online, streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations.  Readers include Viola Davis, Chris Pine, Lily Tomlin, Kevin Costner, Annette Bening, James Earl Jones, Betty White and dozens more.

MUSIC

Redlands Symphony

SCIENCE & MATH FUN FOR KIDS:

Science with National Geographic   This is a fun, hands-on site for kids and families to do experiments together!

Code.Org  The nonprofit Code.Org has free computer science classes and activities for students from kindergarten through high school. There are also links to courses for beyond high school, too. 

Wonderopolis for kids! Wondering about something?  Check this website to perhaps find the answer!

NASA STEM engagement at home! Science, right in your own home – up to 8th Grade!

California Academy of Sciences Whether you’re searching for STEM activities for the kids or just want to keep tabs on your favorite Academy creatures, we’ve curated an eclectic array of science-centric games, videos, and DIY projects to help you stay learning and engaged, wherever you are!

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Websites in Spanish for kids

Free Resources for Parents and Educators with Lessons to Keep Kids Reading, Thinking, Growing, and Learning 21st Century Skills Great videos, songs and activities!

Popular fairy tales with Spanish translations, read slowly by a native Spanish speaker  

Estas Triste:  Triste y aburrido, Señor Calavera se pone a buscar algo que lo haga sentir menos solo durante estos dias que tiene que quedarse en casa.
Bored and sad, Señor Calavera looks for something to do that will make him feel less alone, while he needs to stay at home.   (Click the CC for subtitles)

Concurso de Arte y Poesía de la Costa de California  Concurso de Arte y Poesía de la Costa de California Fecha límite para presentar los trabajos: 31 de Enero de 2021

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Story Times ~ Postponed indefinitely

Join us for virtual Preschool Story Times LIVE on FB (see link below)

Wednesdays @10:15 A.M. 

and virtual Baby Story Times LIVE on FB

Thursdays @ 9:30 A.M.!

Young Readers’ Room FB page   Log on with your little ones and enjoy storytelling from our wonderful group of readers!

Tuesday Afternoons in the Story Corner

• After-School Story Time: K – 5th graders welcome! ~ 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. (includes snack!) POSTPONED

Tuesday Evenings in the Story Corner:

• Virtual Pajama Story Time:  all ages ~ 7:00 – 7:30 p.m.
  
  

Wednesday Mornings in The Contemporary Club:

• Virtual Preschooler Story Time: Ages 4-6 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. ~ story time + craft to take home
  

Thursday Mornings in The Contemporary Club:

• Baby Story Time  9:30 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
  
  

• Saturday afternoons in the Story Corner:

• Cuentos en español ~ Spanish Story Time 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
  

Story Time with our City’s Firefighters

Book Recommendations for Kids by Kids