The Children’s Library
Welcome! Located on the second floor of the Bronxville Public Library, we have books, DVDs, audiobooks, and magazines, plus fun programs, friendly librarians, and more!
SNOOZER & FRIENDS
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Upcoming Children's Programs & Take-n-Make Activities
Learn & Play Area in Children's Library Opens
Monday, August 2 – Tuesday, August 2 | ongoing
Opening Monday, August 2nd, Bronxville Library’s Learn & Play Area IMAGINATIVE play items available for In-Library Use Only ALL YOU NEED IS A VALID LIBRARY CARD Inquire at the Children’s desk to see what’s available for your children to enjoy while visiting the library. Not all items available each week. Items rotate to keep…
NEW this Summer: CHECKERS LIBRARY TV!
Monday, June 6 – Wednesday, August 31 | 12:00 am
NEW this Summer: CHECKERS LIBRARY TV! Take a deep dive into oceans of the world, sea creatures, and vessels. These highly-produced episodes aim to both educate and entertain children while inspiring them to explore the various opportunities that await them at their library. -8 online weekly episodes & craft sheets…
CHECKERS LIBRARY TV!
Monday, July 4 | ongoing
NEW this Summer: CHECKERS LIBRARY TV! Take a deep dive into the oceans of the world, sea creatures, and vessels. These highly-produced episodes aim to both educate and entertain children while inspiring them to explore the various opportunities that await them at their library. -8 online weekly episodes & craft…
LIBRARY CLOSED – INDEPENDENCE DAY
Monday, July 4 | 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
July: Take-Away Tuesdays DIY Kits for All Ages
Tuesday, July 5 | ongoing
Take-n-Make at home craft & stem kits Reservations required & begin 1 week before program date July 5: TBA *Reserve this kit on June 27 July 12: TBA *Reserve this kit on July 5 July 19: TBA *Reserve this kit on July 11 July 26: TBA *Reserve this kit on…
Battle-of-the-Books: BATTLE DAY!
Tuesday, July 5 | 5:00 pm
The 2022 Battles are virtual, you can participate from anywhere! Grades 4-7 Division Tuesdays @ 5 PM July 5, 12, 19 & 26, August 2, 9 & 16, 2022 Call 914-337-7680 ext. 834
All of our children’s programs are made possible by the generous funding of the Friends of the Bronxville Public Library.
By donating to the Friends, you can help fund our amazing programs and even be a part of starting brand new programs!
Digital Resources
Websites to check out for e-books, book recommendations, activities, information & more!
Westchester Library System, Listen Read & Watch
Tutor.com: homework help from 9:00am to 10:00pm
Livescience.com – activities , COVID info and more
PBSlearningmedia.org
Kidshealth.org – for all health questions!
Children’s Museum of Manhattan – activities!
Junior Library Guild – free reading resources
TumbleBooks – access TumbleBooks here
Kanopy Kids: movie selections geared for younger audiences
TeenReads.com
Boredom Busters for Teens
www.TeenBookCloud.com – gr 7-12 ebook database
www.AudioBookCloud.com – all ages audio book database
Literature Resource Center: featuring literary criticism, literary magazines, full text articles, biographical information and more, covering all genres, disciplines, and time periods. (Must have a Bronxville Library card to access).
Book Lists
Below are lists of great children’s books to get you started. Whether reading them for the first time or rediscovering favorites, these books are certain to become as cherished as an old friend. Read them for your own pleasure, or share them with someone you love. And remember, imagination has no limits!
Picture Books
Chapter Books
Caldecott Winners
NEWBERY WINNERS
Early Literacy
Early literacy does not mean early reading instruction or teaching babies to read; it is the natural development of skills through the enjoyment of books, the importance of positive interactions between babies and parents, and the critical role of literacy-rich experiences.
Literacy development begins at birth and is closely linked to a baby’s earliest experiences with books and stories. Babies learn language through social literacy experiences – parents interacting with them using books. These experiences also serve to associate books with parental affection, attention, and approval.
Listen, Read & Watch
Note
Some vendors require you to go through a one-time registration process. It always involves your library card number. It sometimes involves your library PIN and/or your email address.
If you need help, ask a librarian! And remember that we offer personal eReader instruction by appointment with the Reference Desk.
For other eLibrary resources visit the WLS website
Digital Resources
ABCmouse
Amazing Animals of the World
America the Beautiful
Britannica Elementary
Britannica Primaria
Kids Infobits
Mango Languages
New Book of Knowledge
Research in Context
Fun, educational and safe websites for kids
Highlights for Kids
abcya.com
Seussville
Switcheroo
Fun Brain
Nat Geo Kids
Starfall
PBS Kids
FAQs
Can kids get library cards, too?
Bronxville children of any age can receive a library card. The age at which they get a card is at the discretion of their parents. All that is required is a parent’s/guardian’s identification showing proof of address and their signature on the application form. Click here for more information.
Do adults need to stick around?
Parents or caregivers are responsible for their children’s behavior. Parents or caregivers may not leave a child under the age of 9 unattended at any time and must make arrangements to pick-up older children at closing.
