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This page includes information about:
bullet Children's Computer Programs (on the computers at the Oneida County Library)
bulletWe have several educational and fun programs for use on the computers at the library.  We ask that you not leave your child unaccompanied.  Click on the above link to give you a description of the children's computer programs available at the library.

 

 

 

 

 
bulletChildren's Internet Search Engines
bulletAskJeeves for Kids -- An offshoot of AskJeeves 
bulletYahooligans -- An offshoot of Yahoo
bulletKidsClick -- A site put together by educators

 

bullet A Guide to children's Resources on the Internet (Sources put together by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)

 

bulletChildren's Internet Sites
bulletFun Site Links:
bulletThe following are links to some of the 1998 Notable Children's Websites.*  These Websites are chosen by professional librarians.  These are the best websites for ages birth-14, outstanding in both content and conception.   There are also other sites listed on this page other than the Notable Children's Websites.  All sites should be previewed by parents and the library is not responsible for the content on any of these sites.
bullet*Those identified by an * are the 1998 Notable Websites.
 
bulletAmazing Travel Bureau (National Geographic)*
Kids can journey into some of the world's fascinating places and play interactive games.
bulletArthur's Page*
 For Arthur fans everywhere! This site, maintained by PBS, features games and children's art. A very popular site for younger children who love the character created by Marc Brown.
bulletSesame Street Central*
 (access via the CTW Family Workshop homepage)
Play Java games with Cookie Monster, solve an Ernie puzzle, and help Elmo around the farm. A pleasant collection of Web activities for younger Net users.
bulletPBS Kids Page
Links to the most favorite characters on PBS including Barney and Dragon Tales.
bulletJan Brett's Home Page*
At this site, you can send cyber-postcards, download artwork and activities designed by author-illustrator Jan Brett, find recipes, read about Jan Brett's books and much more. If you admire her detailed style, you can now access her art and also e-mail her through the Web.
bullet KIDLINK*
One of the Internet "veterans." Since 1990, over 100,000 children in 114 countries have joined Kidlink's moderated global dialogs, e-mail, chats, and interactive projects.
bulletLearner Online Exhibits Collection*
Interactive exhibits inspired by video series in the Annenberg/CPB Multimedia Collection; especially suitable for middle school students. Take a particular look at the Volcanoes and Middle Ages exhibits.
bullet Little Explorers*
Click on a letter of the alphabet and connect to, not one, but many pictures of words with that letter and hot links to websites about that word. Sponsored by Enchanted Learning Software.
bullet Virtual Renaissance: a Journey Through Time*
Travel back through time and space to a world completely different from your own. This site offers opportunities to examine the Plague, the times of Shakespeare, the Tower of London, and other aspects of the Renaissance. Created by students at Twin Groves Jr. High in Buffalo Grove, IL as part of the ThinkQuest competition.
bulletEducation Place
Free games, activities, and resources for students studying math, reading, social studies, and science.
bullet Scholastic
The popular educational magazine website with all sorts of activities and fun.
bullet The Magic School Bus
Go to the magic world of Mrs. Frizzle and her adventures on the Magic School Bus.
bulletReading Rainbow
Join LeVar as you explore the exciting world of Reading Rainbow.
bulletMcGruff the Crime Dog
Find out about child safety and find fun activities at McGruff's Site
 

 

Contact us by sending  email to Oneida County Library with questions or comments about this web site or contact us by mail or phone at:
Oneida County Library
31 N. 100 W.
P.O. Box 185
Malad, ID  83252
Phone & Fax:
208/766-2229
 

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