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!
2021 Summer Programs from Tots to Teens!
EARLY LITERACY SUMMER SHEETS (JUNE 21 – JULY 31)
Specially designed for Babies/Tots & Two’s/Three’s. Stop by the Children’s Library to pick up your game sheets.
SUMMER FUN FOR PRE-K THRU GRADE 4 (JUNE 21 – AUGUST 31)
Includes summer reading log & category card. Play on paper or online!
CLICK HERE http://bronxvillelibraryny12.readsquared.com/ REGISTER for SUMMER ONLINE
Upcoming Children's Programs & Take-n-Make Activities
BRONXVILLE LIBRARY ONLINE MAGIC SCHOOL
Monday, February 1 – Tuesday, February 1 | ongoing
Become a Magician! This is a self-guided video course to teach magic to all ages. Learn at your own pace. Learn enough magic and performance skills to put on your own 30 minute show! Introductory overview 2 1/2 hour online video course to watch on any device 14 lessons with…
JUNE SERIES: LIVE on the LAWN with Miss Raquelle
Friday, June 4 – Friday, June 25 | 11:00 am
LIVE on the LAWN STORYTIME SERIES! Join us for our Friday Stories in JUNE at 11:00 am on the Library Lawn with Miss Raquelle! Bring a Blanket, Bring a Snack, Bring a Friend! WEATHER PERMITTING Suitable for ages 1- 6 years In case of inclement weather, a limited # of…
Turtle Dance Music Tails and Tales on Zoom!
Thursday, June 24 | 9:30 am – 10:15 am
Music Tails and Tales! All Ages! [Sensory-Friendly/Autism-Friendly] Flap your wings, jump up and down like five little monkeys jumping on the bed, and roar like a polar bear! This performance celebrates famous children’s stories and songs about animals including a few written by adults on the autism spectrum!…
JUNE SERIES: LIVE on the LAWN Storytime with Miss Raquelle
Friday, June 25 | 11:00 am
LIVE on the LAWN STORYTIME SERIES! Join us for our Friday Stories in JUNE at 11:00 am on the Library Lawn with Miss Raquelle! Bring a Blanket, Bring a Snack, Bring a Friend! WEATHER PERMITTING Suitable for ages 1- 6 years In case of inclement weather, a limited # of…
Summer Take Away Tuesdays:Tails & Tales Program Kits for all ages
Tuesday, June 29 – Tuesday, July 20 | ongoing
TOTS / K-4 / TWEENS+ June 29: Knock, knock. Who’s there? *Reserve this kit on June 21 July 6: Welcome to the Jungle! *Reserve this kit on June 28 July 13: Snug as a Bug… *Reserve this kit on July 5 July 20: Under the Sea… *Reserve this kit on July…
Library Closed – Independence Day Observed
Monday, July 5 | 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
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
Our Circulating Toys are taking a little break for the season
We now have a small collection of STEM based circulating toys!
The toys can circulate for one week at a time. All you need is a grown-up and a library card. Before you come to the library, have a grown-up fill out our toy agreement form and bring it to the library!
toy agreement form (pdf)
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.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Studies have shown that families who start reading aloud to their children at birth help to strengthen their language skills and build their vocabulary – two important tools for beginning to learn to read when they enter kindergarten.
How does the 1,000 Books program work?
Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, toddler, and/or preschooler. The program is self-paced and can take a few months to a few years, depending on how often you read together. The goal is to have read 1,000 books (yes, you can repeat books) before your child starts kindergarten.
How do I sign-up?
Register in the children’s room and receive a free Early Literacy folder. Keep track of books on a fun log as you read them, and receive prizes when you reach milestones along the way. (100, 250, 500, 750, 1,000 books.)
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is made possible through the generous support of the Friends of the Bronxville Public Library.
“You don’t need to be an early childhood literacy expert to help your son or daughter become a strong reader and writer. A few basic ideas and activities pursued diligently will pay big dividends and set your child on the road to full literacy.”
Read to your child daily
The single most important and helpful thing you can do is set aside 20 minutes or more regularly.
Talk to your child
Engage your child in conversation and ask lots of questions.
Limit TV Time
Television distracts children from play and interaction with others.
Choose Activities that Build Background Knowledge
Every activity you do with your child is an opportunity to build knowledge, vocabulary, and language skill.
Be a Reader, Raise a Reader
The more books in the home, the better. Demonstrate by example the importance of literacy in your life.
Source: Hirsch, Jr., E.D. (2013) What Your Kindergartner Needs to Know. New York, NY. Bantam Books.
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.