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Kids Page


Kids Online Library


BookFLIX: Watch, Read and Learn!
Interactive video storybooks.

Access from "outside" of the library.
Access from "inside" of the library.
 



PBS KIDS:
Coloring, Games, Videos, Music
and more...



 



Homework Help


 

AR BookFinder
Searching for Accelerated Reader books is fun and easy with this free online tool.


World Book Web
For students of all learning levels...from grade school to grad school. Also available in Spanish and French.


Kids infoBits
For grades K-5 and features reference sources and magazines. Topics include: geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
 

KidsClick!
Created by librarians for kids. A great website for homework sources.



Florida Electric Library
Using your library card number, access Magazines, Newspapers, Encyclopedias and more...



Sun Link
offers resources for students in Florida's K-12 schools
.
 



On-Going Programs
in the Library


Baby Bookworm
is held on Wednesday mornings at 11 a.m.
from September through April.  This program is designed to engage babies under the age of 2.  Activities include stories, finger plays and songs. Programs are held in the Story Hour Room located in the Children's Department, and last approximately 20-30 minutes.
 

Pre-school Story Hour
is held on Wednesday & Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. from September through April. We invite both parent/caregiver and child to participate in this interactive reading experience. Programs are held in the Story Hour Room located in the Children's Department, and last approximately 30 - 40 minutes.  Story Hour is open to all children 5 and under.  Weekly programs are based on different themes using puppets, flannel board, music and storytelling.


Excellence in Reading

is a very successful program at the library. Children read specific books and are tested on a computer. There are a set number of books to read and incentives awarded along the way. 
Click here to see a list of the incentives.

Take a look at our reading lists:
     Beginning Readers - Sorted by Reading Level
    
Beginning Readers - Sorted by Title

     Intermediate Readers - Sorted by Reading Level
    
Intermediate Readers - Sorted by Title

     Advanced Readers - Sorted by Reading Level
    
Advanced Readers - Sorted by Title

 

Saturday Afternoon Movies.
Enjoy free movies provided the second and fourth Saturday of the month in the Library’s movie theater at 2 p.m.  Movie titles are geared towards a family audience with a variety of G, PG and sometimes PG-13 ratings.  Refreshments are available for a small charge.
Click here forupcoming movies.

Did you know you can renew your books using the online catalog? Just click the Catalog link below.  

Card Catalog

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LIBRARY
NEWS


CALENDAR OF EVENTS

 

SATURDAY AFTERNOON
at the
MOVIES

Saturday, May 26

at 2PM


Puss in Boots
(Rated PG)
Click here for
upcoming movies.

 


 

R.E.A.D. SERIES

Saturday, May 19

at  2PM

Thinking About Home Schooling?

Click here for details.

 


Paws for
Reading

Tuesdays,
4PM
See pics below...

 

 


 
PAWS FOR

READING PICS...

Donna Piche' escorted Miller, a therapy dog, to the Library.

The children read
Miller a story.


Miller & Josie Royce


Miller & Brody Haynes along with Mom, Michelle


Miller & Jamie King


 

PICTURES
from some of our Children's Programs

 

 

 

 

Library Address:

Winter Haven Public Library
325 Avenue A, NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
Click here for directions.

Library Phone:

863-291-5880
    Option 1: Hours/Directions
    Option 2: Reference Desk
    Option 3: Children's Desk
    Option 4: Check-out Desk


Library Hours:

Note: Public access computers shut down 15 minutes before closing.

New hours as of May 14, 2012.

 

Monday & Wednesday
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.


Tuesday & Thursday
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

 

Friday & Saturday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.