• The Adventures of Science Bob: Home Experiments - Very simple scientific experiments that you can conduct at home with objects found in and around the house.
Bill Nye the Science Guy's Nye Labs Online - At the labs' homepage, click on "Home Demos" and use the pulldown menu to choose Nyelabs demos of science projects.
• Bubbles - This is an exploratorium site all about bubbles. Perfect for upper elementary, middle and high school students, this site provides a scientific description of bubbles, their shape, colors and characteristics. Find links to other bubble sites, and a formula for making bubbles; one bubble lasted 3 months!
• Energy and Science Projects - Here are several hands on activities for students of all ages k-12. Information and activity sheets are available.
• KidsClick: Experiments - An extensive list of science experiment sites.
• Kinetic City Cyber Club - Science activities, games and experiments.
• Motion Experiments - A physics professor provides instructions for a dozen simple experiments demonstrating basic properties of motion.
• Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab - Contains a broad range of experiments that are just right for your skill level.
• Science Experiment: The Nose Knows! - Explore the relationship between smell and taste with this simple experiment you can try with a friend.




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World Book's Early World of Learning
The Early World of Learning is the premier online resource for preschoolers and children in the early elementary grades. Developed with experts on early childhood education, the Early World of Learning offers rich resources designed for easy integration into the classroom curriculum. Click here to enjoy unlimited remote access.

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Muzzy Online Language: the World's #1 Language Course for Children is a learning Language course for Children.Muzzy Online is a comprehensive, interactive and fun way to learn a second language including Spanish, French, English, German, and Italian!

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Great Websites for Kids!


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Suffolk Homework Help from Tutor.com
Free Online Tutoring available at home. Connect with live expert tutors in all core subjects from grades K-12! Professional tutors in Math, Social Studies, English and Science are ready to help struggling students as well as those seeking enrichment and additional challenges. The Tutors include certified teachers, college professors, undergraduate and graduate students from accredited universities and professionals. They provide help, not answers, and bring every session to an educationally sound conclusion. All Tutors are thoroughly screened and certified. Click on the icon below.





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Click here for some great sites to help with your homework.

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Teachers

Please let us know in advance if you have a research assignment and we will put aside materials for your students. Assignment Alert

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Program Registration and Library Cards

Attention Parents: All children, regardless of their age, are eligible for their own library card! Please see the Children's Librarian staff to request a card for your child the next time you visit the library. As we now offer an on-line program registration option, we require library cards for all registrants, including children. In addition, we will continue to encourage storytime attendees to check out library books after each session.

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Museum Passes
The library is offering family museum passes for all NSPL library cardholders. Museums included are: The Brooklyn Botanic Garden; The Children's Museum of the East End, Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum; The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum; The Long Island Children's Museum; The Long Island Museum of American Art, History & Carriages; The Museum of Modern Art; Old Westbury Gardens; The Parrish Art Museum; The Vanderbilt Museum. You may reserve passes for a three day loan at the Children's Reference Desk. Click here for more information: Museum Pass Program

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Parents: Here is a listing of Nursery Schools in the Area: Nursery Schools

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Ellison Machine

The library has two Ellison Paper Cutting Machines along with a full collection of dies. Use this tool to cut out letters, numbers and shapes to decorate your classroom, to make simple craft projects and for scrapbooking.
Please supply your own materials.
List of Dies

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Children of all ages are waiting to be adopted. New York State Adoption Service (NYSAS) welcomes responsible, caring adults who are ready to share their time, their hearts, and their lives with our waiting children. When you adopt a waiting child, you will be giving that child a permanent family and another chance in life. All children deserve a loving, committed, safe, and permanent family. Website

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Now Available: Free Booklets and Fliers
"Helping Your Child Become a Reader" The booklet was prepared by the US Department of Education and includes activities for children from infancy through age 6.

"Let's Do Homework!" Includes homework tips and a checklist for helping your child with homework assignments.

"Minimizing Morning Madness" An info-sheet with advice on how to maximize your child's readiness for each school day.

"Tips for Parent Teacher Conferences" Suggestions for parents as they prepare for the conference.

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Here are some reading lists put together by our librarians to help your child deal with other children in school.
Bullying
Self Esteem
Friends & Enemies
Tolerance
Teasing

Parents, check out these websites!

• The Early Years Institute
  Local resources for parents and professionals, and for all community leaders who make a difference in the lives of children. You'll find links to dozens of articles and web sites on early learning --plus information about the work of Long Island Organizations -- and more.
  
• The Ultimate List of Websites for Kids
• Parents for Megan's Law: A guide for members of our community
• FamilyEducation Today: A newletter for improved parent involvement on everything from the terrible two's to financing a college education.
• Child Safety on the Information Highway
• Affordable Things to do on Long Island
  
  
  READ*WRITE*NOW! Activities for Reading and Writing Fun
• Early Years: Birth to Preschool
• Beginning to Read
• Encouraging the young reader: Grades three through six
• Visit Dr. Seuss!

Click here for additional links to resources for kids, teens, parents and teachers.

May and June Programs

May

June

Summer Kick-Off Programs!