Children's Library Collection
The Children's collection consists of books, magazines, and videos on a wide variety of subjects for children from babies through upper elementary grades.
For more information or assistance in finding materials in the Children's Library, please ask the Youth Services Librarian for help (Children's Library Office), or inquire at the main Information Desk in the Adult Library.
Board Books
These (almost) indestructible books are for very early reading with babies and toddlers. They introduce new vocabulary and basic concepts such as counting, shapes and colours - something to chew on!
Junior Easy (JE)
Picture books galore! These books are meant for a parent to read to a child. Because parents should read aloud to children ranging in age from 0-12 years, this collection includes a wide range of subjects and levels of difficulty, as well as books for all moods and tastes, from the very serious to the seriously silly. Look for paperbacks in this category in the alphabet block bookshelf.
Junior Easy Readers (JER)
Children who are beginning to read on their own should check out these shelves. The collection includes true "readers" with age and grade-level indicators as well as simple picture books with limited vocabularies, large print and ample white space to accommodate new readers. Amelia Bedelia, Henry and Mudge, Frog and Toad, and the Magic Tree House - young readers will find lots of fun and adventure. We have paperbacks too!
Junior Fiction (JFIC)
These books are intended for stronger elementary school readers. Short story collections as well as chapter books and longer picture books with extensive text are shelved here. Readers may also want to explore the Young Adult library collection for more challenging material or for more books by favourite authors. Don't forget to check the paperback spinners for more titles from this area.
Junior Mysteries (JMYSTERY)
Mysteries are popular with young readers and have been given a separate section to make them easy to find. The Hardy Boys, the Boxcar Children, Sherlock Holmes - they're all here! Paperback mysteries are shelved with the general junior paperback collection.
Junior Science Fiction (JSCIENCE FICTION)
This is another special category separated from the rest of the junior fiction for browsing. "Science Fiction" includes many fantasy titles as well. Look here for Madeleine L'Engle, Anne McCaffrey, Diana Wynne Jones, Brian Jacques' Redwall series, and many more otherworldly adventures. Paperbacks are shelved with the general junior paperback collection.
Non-Fiction (Information Books)
Information books on a wide variety of topics are shelved here by the same call numbers used in the adult library. Readers will find great material for school projects and intriguing titles on personal interests - knights, kites, sharks, space, costumes, cooking, and more! Some special sections are mentioned below.
Biographies (JUNIOR BIOGRAPHY)
Information books on famous and fascinating lives for all ages and reading levels are located in the Junior Biography Section is located at the end of the junior non-ficton books. Longing for Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series? Hunting for Helen Keller? Curious about Cleopatra? Look here!
Folk and Fairy Tales (J398.2...)
This is a treasure trove of traditional tales from around the world. All children's books with call number beginning J398.2... have been pulled out of the regular non-fiction shelves and housed in the picture book area for easy browsing.
Poetry
Come and explore the wonder of words! Poetry collections are given call numbers and are shelved with the information books. Single illustrated poems and stories in rhyme such as Sherry Fitch's "There's a Mouse in My House" can be found within the Junior Easy and Junior Easy Reader sections. Mother Goose and other traditional collections of poetry for the very young can be found at the end of the Folk and Fairy Tales section under J398.8...
Junior Non-Fiction Paperbacks (JNF PBK)
Material from all of the above information book categories is also available in a paperback section located next to the Youth Services Library Office. This is a browsing collection- these books do not have subject headings in the computer catalogue - serendipitous surprises await those who seek them here!
Other Languages
Yes! Books for children in other languages are available. This small collection consists mainly of French language materials, but includes some German books also. For other languages, check the multilingual collection in the adult library.
Other Formats
DVDs
Children's DVDs offer a wealth of wonderful stories suitable for young children. Many of these productions are based on folktales and classic children's books contained within the Library and may encourage a child to want to read the original book. Also available are a number of Canadian classics from the National Film Board. Children's non-fiction DVDs include many wildlife programs suitable for younger viewers. Longer works for family viewing with older children can be found in the adult DVD collection.
Junior Book and CD Kits
Thanks to a generous donation from the Kiwanis Club, the Library created a collection of books with read-along CDs. These editions of favourite picture books are great fun for any child who loves a story and an enjoyable way for beginning readers to develop their skills.
Magazines
The Children's Library subscribes to a number of magazines for children, which may be borrowed.
Check out these great magazines:
CLICK is a science and exploration magazine for ages 3-7 from the publishers of Ladybug and other well-known magazines for kids. Click the mouse and friends take kids on fascinating journeys of discovery in art, science and nature.
DISCOVERY GIRLS is aimed at girls 8-12. While it does have a professional adult staff, girls in the target age group have a strong voice in the content and look of the magazine, which includes articles on school, friends, sports, fashion and girls in other countries. For a sneak peek, go to www.discoverygirls.com.
The Library has the following children's magazines:
- Images Doc
- National Geographic Kids
- New Moon
- Owl
- Sports Illustrated for Kids
- Wild
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