Discover new resources for use at home or in the classroom.
Literature, Reading, and Writing
BookTrust – Excellent resource for online books, author read alouds, games, videos, quizzes
Brightly – Books & Read Alouds for kids
KidLit TV – Explore the world of children’s literature with videos, activities, crafts and read-alouds by authors.
Reading Rockets – Reading help and advice for parents of young readers
Scholastic BookFlix – Log in with your library card number.
Story Star – Write and post your short stories here
The Trenton Literacy Movement: Read Aloud! – Celebrating Black stories and Black voices, members of the Trenton Kappa Foundation read aloud their favorite picture books. This video series is presented in partnership between The Trenton Literacy Movement, Trenton Kappa Foundation and C.I.E.E. Productions were filmed in the Trenton Public Library Children’s Room. To learn more about TTLM, visit their website at https://thetrentonliteracymovement.org/
Parenting
Early Childhood Development & Early Literacy Webinar – Presented by Central Jersey Family Health Consortium & Trenton Free Public Library
Mercer ResourceNet – Provides a wide range of information about support, resources, and services for families in Mercer County, New Jersey.
NJ Parent Link – The State of NJ Early Childhood, Parenting & Professional Resource Center
State of New Jersey Child Care Center Explorer– Find a child care center near you and see up-to-date information regarding the safety, health and regulatory compliance of each center.
STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Franklin Institue YouTube Channel – Videos from scientists at the Franklin Institute. Includes a speaker series & science videos for kids. Something for everyone in the family!
Girls Who Code – Code at Home – Free computer science activities for students, educators & parents
NatGeo Kids – Videos, science experiments and other educational resources for at home use.
The Learning Center at Nomad Press – Free printables, ebooks and science videos.
Pete Mitas Basic Math Quick Reference eBook – A basic math handbook for students who struggle with math. Covers a broad range of topics and thoroughly explains examples of hundreds of different types of problems.
ST Math – Web-based visual instructional math program. Free access for schools and families through December 31, 2020.
Time For Kids – Time Magazine written especially for kids. Registration required.
