Children
Griffin Free Public has a very active Children’s collection for you family. Need some books? We have you covered with several different options.
- Get a library card by registering online HERE.
- Use your Griffin Free Public Library card to reserve books online. When your books are ready for pick-up, we’ll call you. Place holds by logging into your account here: https://catalog.griffin.bywatersolutions.com/
- Request a Bookworm Binder (each binder includes resources to encourage your beginner reading, handpicked by Miss Mary). Just complete this REQUEST FORM.
- Request material from another NH Library at https://nhais.agshareit.com/home?cid=nhais&lid=NHHSHM. You just need your Griffin Free Public Library Card and pin.
- Download ebooks and audiobooks at nh.overdrive.com.
- Find even more ebooks and audiobooks, as well as music and TV shows at https://www.hoopladigital.com/.
- Find educational movies at kanopy.
- Brainfuse HelpNow – Free online tutoring, online writing lab, online practice tests and more for all ages. Brainfuse is based in NYC and for over a decade, has developed and provided virtual learning solutions for schools, libraries, colleges, and universities. Their philosophy is anchored in adherence to high standards and user-centered technology to build a better educational experience for learners of diverse backgrounds. Brainfuse helps students and job seekers reach their goals by connecting them with qualified eTutors and job coaches anytime, anywhere. Please checkout their USERGUIDE to learn more. This product is on trial for 2021.
Lexile Levels: Griffin Free now has a Lexile reading system where kids can match their reading level to books on hand. Just check out the Lexile score on each book and your child will get the right level of challenge and fun!
And if you just wish to stop by and browse, we have kids covered with our outstanding selection of materials. Our collection contains:
- Board books, great for infants and toddlers to interact with books
- Picture books for family reading, organized and labeled by subject to help children find their favorites!
- Phonics learning kits and “read-along” sets
- Beginning readers and chapter books
- Junior Fiction at many levels from beginner to advanced
- Classic children’s literature
- Non-fiction and biography
- Homeschooling materials
- Graphic novels
- Children’s magazines, audiobooks, and movies
Links for children and parents!
Here are a few fun web links to get you started on exploring the Internet. We hope to add to these over time, so please share your favorites with us.
Parents
Common Sense Media – Provides reviews of books, movies, TV and games. Three reviews at a time are free.
Batch of Books – A blog dedicated to “bookish things” including reviews.
Library of Clean Reads – Reviews of children, middle-grade, YA and adult fiction and non-fiction books.
Kids-In-Mind – Provides parents with objective and complete information about a film’s content so that they can decide, based on their own value system, whether they should watch a movie with or without their kids, or at all.
Working Mother – The website of the magazine – designed with the latest tips and advice for working moms.
Kids Health – A comprehensive look at health topics that affect children, designed for parents to understand easily.
Dr. Toy – Reviews on toys and other products for kids, focusing on safety and educational aspects along with entertainment value. A great site to help with your holiday shopping!
Children
Fun Brain – Educational games and leisure-time fun for kids.
PBS Kids – The online hub of the Public Broadcasting System, featuring lots of great information and activities.
Fact Monster – Homework help and general reference information in all subjects.
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