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Programs & Events

Thursday, May 17th

Community Library Kids Sewing Club @ 4 - 5:00 pm [read more]

Friday, May 18th

Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows Pt. 2 the Movie @ 5:45 pm [read more]

Saturday, May 19th

Paws to Read @ 11:00 am [read more]

 
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For Parents

PARENT'S PAGE
Links Helpful to Parents and Their Children

Note: External links are provided by The Community Library for informational purposes only. The Library can not control and does not endorse the information provided by these sites.

Reading Resources

  • Children's Literature Web Guide: Links to reading lists and resources for the best in children’s literature from David Brown at the University of Calgary.
  • Children's Literature - Resources for Parents: A page from the Children's’ Literature Web Guide website (see above) with especially good links for parents.
  • Read Aloud Resources: Hints to help parents choose books and help their children learn to read.
  • The John Newbery Medal: Outstanding children’s literature from Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association.
  • The Newbery Medal: Origin and award criteria from the University of North Carolina.
  • The Randolph Caldecott Medal: Outstanding children’s picture books from Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association.
  • The Caldecott Medal: Origin and award criteria from the University of North Carolina.
  • Database of Award Winning Children's Literature: An on-line, searchable database for finding a "tailored list of quality children's literature" by Lisa Bartle, a librarian at Ohio State University.
  • Young Reader's Choice Award: Chosen by the children and young adults of Alberta, Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington, from books published 3 years previously, and nominated by librarians, teachers, students and others.

Generally Helpful Sites

Internet Safety For Children