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
FAMILY DAY
Family Day 2020! Celebrate the Young Readers’ Room 100th Birthday all year!
WE’RE OPEN!!!
COME SEE US AND CHECK-OUT BOOKS IN THE LIBRARY!
OUR IN-PERSON HOURS WILL BE:
MONDAYS/TUESDAYS: 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS/THURSDAYS: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
FRIDAYS/SATURDAYS: 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Face coverings and social distancing will be required and all guests will be asked to limit their visits to one hour. Temperature checks will be taken upon entering the library and any guest showing a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher will be denied entry. In addition, all guests will enter the building via a new entrance through the children’s garden and exit only through the Young Readers’ Room.
Although Young Readers’ Room Story Times and Events have been postponed indefinitely…
Please join us for Virtual Story Times and Poetry reading on FaceBook Live & Instagram TV…see schedule below…
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FAMILY DAY
Saturday, October 10. 2020
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
It’s The Young Readers’ Room 100th Birthday!
Celebrate Family Day this year with us in our Drive-Thru event!
Virtual fun for Family Day…reading and crafts!
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Book Recommendations for kids, by kids!
Joseph’s book recommendation 9-25-2020
Lillian’s book recommendation of Thea Stilton and the Star Castaways 9-25-2020
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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:
Artwork or Poetry contest for kids with a cash prize! Coastal Art & Poetry Contest Enter online by January 31, 2021
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems Draw with Mo Willems, each week!
Drawing with author/illustrator Grace Lin How to draw a Chinese Dragon!
Learn to draw Mercy Watson with Chris Van Dusen! Mercy Watson books written by Kate DiCamillo
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!
Dav Pilkey at home Get creative with Dav Pilkey at home!
Cooking for kids! Join in on Food Network’s site for some great fun with food!
Make and take crafts for kids! Try some of these cool crafts while at home!
12 virtual Disneyland rides for you to experience! (ride 12 of your favorite Disneyland rides, while practicing “Safer @ Home”!)
Imagineering in a Box with Khan Academy contains lessons on theme park design w/Disney & Pixar!
Visit the San Diego through these web cams! View some of the animals at the San Diego Zoo, right from your own 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!
EDUCATIONAL SITES:
Learn to write your own game in Python, no coding experience needed!
Inland Empire Resource Conservation District
Scholastic Learn at Home For Grades PreK through 6+ (Scholastic)
We Are Teachers (a great resource for teachers and safer at home teachers)
A Mighty Girl (a fabulous website about girls, for girls & written by girls!)
PBS at home learning PBS SoCal and KCET, in partnership with LAUSD and in collaboration with California PBS stations, are offering broadcast programming and accompanying digital resources that adhere to California’s state curriculum to provide continued at-home learning
Sesame Street Fun Fun and educational activities for preschoolers and elementary age kids!
COVID19 INFO
Current San Bernardino County COVID19 reports See the latest reports on our county
READING & READ-ALOUDS:
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. Search this hashtag online and you’ll find authors reading their children’s books in a series organized by Romper, a website for millennial moms. Catch Dan Gutman reading “Miss Blake Is a Fake!” from his “My Weird School” series, or watch Susie Jaramillo sing-read “Little Sunny Sun- shine” in English and Spanish. Find it: Visit Instagram, Facebook or YouTube and search for #operationstory time.
San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) office Readings!
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
Dia Familiar Gratis!
EN TU BIBLIOTECA A.K. SMILEY
SABADO 10 de OCTUBRE, 2020 de 9:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m.
ANO 17 VIRTUAL + TOMAR Y LLEVAR
!FESTEJANDO 100 ANOS DE NUESTRA SALA INFANTIL!
PERMANEZCAN EN SUS VEHICULOS
Para obtener acceso a actividades en linea y un mapa de la ruta de “Tomar Y Llevar”, visiten www. akspl.org
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:
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Virtual Pajama Story Time: all ages ~ 7:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday Mornings in The Contemporary Club:
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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.
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Saturday afternoons in the Story Corner:
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Cuentos en español ~ Spanish Story Time 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.