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
Covid-19 Learning Loss (webinar)
Tuesday, November 29 | 6:00 pm
Supporting Your Child Through Covid-19 Learning Loss REGISTER HERE for FREE WEBINAR The pandemic has affected nearly all aspects of everyday life. For students, having to adopt distance learning, enduring countless stressors, and facing heightened confusion and anxiety have led to the highest rates of learning loss educators have seen….
Toddlertime
Wednesday, November 30 | 10:30 am – 11:00 am
This program is designed for walkers & toddlers ages 12 months through 2 years. Caregiver participation is required. Meets on Wednesday in the Yeager Room on the lower level. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: CALL 914–337-7680 EXT 834
SING-A-LONG to Raffi Songs
Wednesday, November 30 | 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Wednesday, November 30th at 11:30 AM Join Ken & his Guitar on the Big Screen and enjoy a few of Raffi’s greatest hits! All Ages Welcome / No registration required In the Yeager room of the Bronxville Library
Snuggle Storytime with Miss Raquelle
Friday, December 2 | 11:00 am
Snuggle Storytime Fridays at 11:00 AM 12/2, 12/9 & 12/16 All Ages
Babytime Lapsit Rhymes & Songs
Monday, December 5 | 10:30 am – 11:00 am
This program is designed for PRE-Walkers and Babies aged 6 – 16 months. Caregiver participation is required. Meets at 10:30 am in the Yeager Room on the lower level REGISTRATION REQUIRED: CALL 914-337-7680 EXT. 834
Historical Highlights Club: The Wild West
Wednesday, December 7 | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Join us after school for crafts & stories centered around history! Meets once per month / Designed for Grades 3-5 Reservations Required / Space & Materials Limited. (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.
