March 28, 2024

Seekonk Public Library Services for Children and Families

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Seekonk Library has resources that support at-home learning and leisure reading. Need assistance? Email the Youth Services Librarians at childrens@seekonkpl.org

Books, Books and More Books for Your Child
Whether you’re looking for picture books, beginner readers, chapter books, or nonfiction books for your child, we have thousands of titles to choose from. Available in eBook, audiobook and video formats. Browse our collections at seekonkpl.org and scroll to the bottom of the home page for the links to OverDrive, Hoopla and Tumblebooks. You will need your SAILS library card to check books out. Don’t have a card? Email us at childrens@seekonkpl.org

OverDrive
Your child's source for e-Books and audio books for every device. Discover picture books, chapter books, graphic novels and more. Explore Libby, the 'user-friendly' OverDrive app. seekonkpl.org. No monthly limit on checkouts.

Hoopla
Instantly borrow eBooks, audiobooks, comics, movies, music and more for your child, 24/7 with your library card. Monthly limit on checkouts.

TumbleBooks
Encourage reading with interactive, books and activities. Something for every age child! Featuring picture books, chapter books, graphic novels, National Geographic videos, games, puzzles & more. No app needed, nothing to download, no borrowing, just click and read. Visit seekonkpl.org and scroll to bottom of homepage for link

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Help your infant, toddler or preschooler strengthen their vocabulary and language skills while promoting the habit of reading by participating in our 1,000 Books program. Research has shown that Increased vocabulary and language skills are important tools for children to have as they begin to learn to read in kindergarten.

To start the program while the library building is temporarily closed, please register at seekonkpl.org/kids. After registering, write down the titles or the number of books read using a 1,000 Books reading log, a piece of paper, or the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten app. Reading logs are available at seekonkpl.org/kids. When the library building reopens, show us your child’s reading logs to receive awards such as a tote bag, free books and a 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten t-shirt.

Tip: If you read one book multiple times, you may write the title down every time you read the book. Why? Because the program isn’t about individual titles; it’s about the habit of reading, plus, children learn by repetition so reading a book many times is actually quite beneficial for kids!
See all the program details, including all of the incentives, visit seekonkpl.org/kids “Read it and Reap!”

Homework Help for Kids…and Parents
Does your child need homework help? Access Seekonk Library’s high quality, reliable resources at seekonkpl.org/kids. Look for Remote Learning Favorites.

Encyclopedia Britannica for Children
By selecting a reading level (1, 2 or 3) children search for information and subjects that are just right for them. Reliable information from a trusted, online encyclopedia. Great for research projects. seekonkpl.org/kids

Britannica FUNdamentals
Children choose learning paths (read, explore, play and create) that build language, critical thinking and comprehension skills. Engaging and interactive. seekonkpl.org/kids

Kids InfoBits
Easy-to-use resource featuring age-appropriate, curriculum-related content in a broad range of educational subjects. Kids will love the colorful interface as they explore. Seekonkpl.org/kids

Accelerated Reader…from Home
Running out of books for your child to read for Accelerated Reader quizzes? Browse our collections of eBooks for every reading level. Books are available through Overdrive, Hoopla and Tumblebooks (visit seekonkpl.org for links to these collections.) To take an A.R. quiz, go to seekonkpl.org/kids and look for Accelerated Reader.

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