KPL Kids and Teens

In the Children's Room, we're here to help children from birth through grade 6, their parents, caregivers and teachers. Our goal is to educate and entertain through our fabulous collection of books, our storytimes, our playgroups, puppets, and crafts for everyone.

Our collection includes books, magazines, videos / DVDs, compact discs, books on tape / CD and a selection of comic classics for children of all ages. Parents can find helpful resources in our Parent Section.

Come explore our Children's Room! You can dress-up, use a computer, put together a puzzle, be a puppeteer, or cuddle with your favorite stuffed toy while you read a good book.

Children's cards are issued at any age. Bring a parent along for ID. The Children's Room is open: Monday 1 to 8, Tuesday and Thursday 10 to 8, Wednesday 10 to 8, Closed Friday, and Saturday 10 to 5.

To send a message to the Children's Librarian click here

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Programs~Special Events~Homework Helper~Kid Links~Parent's Collection ~New books

Story Hours

Story hours for 2-5 year olds include a craft. Please register by calling the Children's Room at 781-585-0517.

Stories for 2's & 3's, Tuesdays, November 25, December 2. 9 and 16 at 10:30 a.m.

Story Hour for 4's & 5's, Wednesdays, December 3, 10 and 17 at 1:00 p.m.

THESE STORY HOURS WILL RESUME IN 2009 DURING THE FIRST FULL WEEK OF JANUARY

Drop-in story hours do not require registration.

Drop-in Story Hour for All Ages, Tuesdays, November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 1:30 p.m.

Drop-in Baby Lapsit Story Hour, Thursdays, December 4, 11, and 18 at 10:30 a.m.

NEW Bedtime Story Hour for All Ages, Monday, December 29 @ 6:30 p.m.

THESE STORY HOURS WILL RESUME IN 2009 DURING THE FIRST FULL WEEK OF JANUARY

Homework Helpers
	InfoTrac Kid's Edition: Complements primary school curriculum. Funded by MBLC and SEMLS. At the Library or From Home
	InfoTrac Junior Edition: Full-text resources for junior high and middle school. Funded by MBLC and SEMLS. At the Library or From Home
	InfoTrac Student Edition: Coverage of topics most often researched in high school. Funded by MBLC and SEMLS. At the Library or From Home
The Kingston Public Library also provides textbooks used in the Kingston schools, grade 1 - 6, for in-Library tutoring and use by students. Textbooks are to be signed out and are not to leave the Library. For a list of text books click here. return to top of page
Check out these homework helper web sites....
(Please note: Even the best web sites for kids can contain advertising and other links that may lead children to sites that are not kid-friendly. KPL is not responsible for the content of external web sites and advises parents to monitor their children's internet use.)
	American Library Association Great Sites for kids: Check out these sites recommended by librarians across the nation.
	Ask Jeeves for Kids: A great homework helper that also shows what other kids are currently asking about!
	Boston Public Library Homework Helpers Page: The Boston Public Library has a great listing of useful internet homework helpers sites broken down by subject, for kids.
	Brainpop: The more you know, the more you know; check out the new topics highlighted each month.
	Discovery School Homework Helper: "If you can't find it here, then you just can't find it"
	DibDabDoo: A kid-friendly way to search the internet: categories cover everything from the strange and mysterious to family life, and "what's hot."
	Kidsclick: Web search for kids by librarians.
	Yahooligans: A totally cool web guide just for kids.

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Kid Links
For preschoolers:
Jan Brett	Berenstain Bears	Clifford the Big Red Dog
Peter Rabbit	Seussville	Winnie the Pooh

For school age:
Guysread.com	KidsReads	Reading Planet
Lemony Snicket	Spiderwick Chronicles	Gary Paulsen
Junie B. Jones books	Dav Pilkey's Extra Crunchy Website O'Fun

Kingston Public Library

6 Green Street, Kingston Massachusetts 02364 781-585-0517

Welcome to the Kids Page!

Children's Programs

Story Hours

Special Events

Are you a star?

Check out our gallery page to see photos from recent kids programs

Homework Helpers

Check out these homework helper web sites....

Kid Links

Additional Kingston web sites for children:

Parent's Connection

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		6 Green Street, Kingston Massachusetts 02364 781-585-0517

Parent's Connection
	Mom’s & Dad’s Guide to the South Shore: Serving South Shore Boston with over 800 activities for children age 6 and under. Community Care for Kids: The Child Care Resource & Referral Agency for Massachusetts' South Shore. Massachusetts Performers and Programs Directory: Includes performers in all categories for children and adults. Common Sense Media: Family friendly reviews of the latest books, games, movies, music, and TV shows. Children’s Literature Web Guide: An index of web sites related to children’s books.