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New On-Line Resources for Children!

Searchasaurus         Searchasaurus from home
Elementary school students can access popular elementary school magazines, American Heritage Children's Dictionary, Encyclopedia of Animals, and Funk & Wagnalls Encyclopedia


Kids Search         Kids Search from home
5th graders (and above) can access 28 national and international newspapers, popular elementary school magazines, American Heritage Children's Dictionary, Encyclopedia of Animals and Funk & Wagnalls Encyclopedia


Student Resource Center         Student Resource Center from home
High school students can access 28 national and international newspapers, 260 regional U.S. newspapers, radio & TV news transcripts, and the American Heritage Dictionary. TEACHERS can access ERIC and Professional Development Collection.

World Book Online Reference Center
Every article from the 22-volume set (and more) including multimedia

Play Chess!

  Join us for a chess game during "Game Day" at the Kennewick, Keewaydin and Pasco branches. Check the Program Calendar  for dates and times.

Thank you to: http://www.chesschampions.org for your donation to the Mid-Columbia Library System. 
 Find out how to play chess or improve your game at these websites:   How to Play Chess for Beginners and Parents and: 
Learn2 Play Chess    

Read to Shrek the Dog!

Bring your favorite book to read to Shrek the dog, and other of his friends! Ages 6-12 at many of our branches. Check this schedule for where you can read to them next. Paws to Read - Progam Schedule


Nancy Drew Contest Winners!

Movie Pass Winner(s) (2 passes):
Cameron A 
Tyren B.

Poster Winner:
Aimee G.

*Movie passes and poster courtesy of Regal Cinemas

 

Kids Image Gallery



American Library Association and the Association for Library Service to Children recommend these Great Websites for Kids!

Award Winners!

Check out the complete list of winners and honor books here!

Have a question and need an answer anytime day or night?

24/7 Reference is a new service that lets you ask questions and get answers, in real time, right here on the Internet, from live reference staff.

Click here for 24/7 Reference

Book Adventure is a FREE reading motivation program for children in grades K-8. 
Read, Click and Win with book adventure!

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Last updated on 04/07/2008