LOOKING FOR A GOOD READ

looking for a good read?

Recommended Reading from the Nassau Library System

Booklists Organized by Grade Level
Perfect Pairs Organized by Grade Level
(Here you’ll find Fiction and Non-Fiction titles on a similar topic.)

Guided Reading Recommendations From Our Westbury Children’s Library Staff:

Guided Reading Levels A through H

Guided Reading Levels I through P

Guided Reading Levels Q through Z

Recommended Reading From Our Westbury Children’s Library Staff:

Concept Picture Books

Graphic Novels & Series Books

Great Elementary Reads

Historical Fiction

Mystery Books

Non-Fiction

Older Fiction

Picture Books

Scary Books for Grades 4-6

Transportation Picture Books

Or try one of these helpful websites to find a book that may interest you:

The Best Children’s Books.org

BookHive

Caldecott Award Winners

Coretta Scott King Award Winners

GuysRead

International Children’s Digital Library

KidsBookshelf.com

KidsReads.com 

Newbery Award Winners

NYPL’s Children’s Books 2014

Pura Belpre Award Winners

TumbleBooks – Online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they’ll love. TumbleBooks are created by adding animation, sound, music and narration to existing picture books in order to produce an electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you.

Looking for a good book? Why not search the library catalog?

 


SPANISH COLLECTION

The library is proud of the expansion of its Spanish collection. The Children’s Library contains books for ages ranging from toddlers to 6th graders, including picture books, chapter books and non-fiction books. The Adult Library contains a wide variety of popular fiction, as well as non-fiction books with subjects that include books on religion, health, travel, care giving, citizenship tests and much more. In addition to our collection, we also have Spanish-speaking staff that can suggest materials and answer questions you may have. We look forward to continuing the growth of this collection as well as growing with our community.

COLECCIÓN EN ESPAÑOL

La biblioteca está orgullosa de la expansión de su colección de libros en español. La Biblioteca de Niños tiene libros para todas las edades desde un año hasta los niños que cursa el sexto grado. Los libros en la colección incluyen libros ilustrados, libros de capitulo y libros de no ficción. La Biblioteca de Adultos también tiene una variedad de ficción popular y libros de no ficción que incluye libros como de religión, salud, viajar, como criar a los niños, libros para exámenes de ciudadanía y mucho mas. En adición de nuestra colección, también tenemos empleados que hablan español que les pueden ayudar con sus preguntas y recomendar los libros que puedan leer. Esperamos que el desarrollo de nuestra colección continué y también que podamos crecer con nuestra comunidad.

SUMMER READING

YOU ARE INVITED TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD AT THE WESTBURY MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY’S 2017 SUMMER READING PROGRAM.

WE WILL KICK OFF THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM ON
JUNE 27TH AT 7PM WITH JIM THE MAGICIAN!

  1. You’ll receive a tote bag and timed reading log.
  2. We’ll be offering a variety of programs, give-aways, and contests all summer, so pick up a list of events and drop in as often as possible.
  3. Everyone who completes the program will be invited to a final party!
  4. It’s Free and open to children entering grades PreK-6!
  1.  Recibirán una bolsa para sus libros y un diario para registrar cuantos minutos están leyendo este verano.
  2.  Estaremos ofreciendo una variedad de programas, premios y concursos todo el verano, así que buscan la lista de eventos y pasan por la biblioteca cuantas veces que pueden.
  3. ¡Todos que completan el programa serán invitados a la fiesta final!
  4. ¡Es gratis, y para todos los niños entrando a PreK-6th grado!
    Deberes del Verano:

SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENTS:

Deberes del Verano:

Westbury School District

Carle Place School District

general library policies

UNATTENDED CHILDREN POLICY

  • No child under the age of 9 may be in any library building without a supervising parent or other caretaker over the age of 13 designated by the child’s parent or legal guardian in attendance.
  • If we find a child under age 9 and we can’t reach a parent or other adult responsible for the care of the child, we will call the police.
  • Parents must be in the library building before or at closing time to pick up their child. If a child has not been picked up by the time the library closes, the Children’s Librarian-in-charge and Security staff (if available) or Custodian (if available) will wait with your child for no more than 15 minutes and then call the police.

Click Here to See a Listing of the Westbury Memorial Public Library’s General Policies


material lending rules

KINDLE FIRE EREADERS

Guidelines for Borrowing & Use:

  • Only Westbury Library card holders may borrow Kindles.
  • One Kindle may be checked out per library card.
  • Return to the Children’s Library. Do not use the Book Drop. Do not return at other libraries.
  • A valid Westbury Library card in good standing must be present at the time of checkout.
  • Borrowers with a Juvenile library card must have a signed permission form on file at the Children’s Library.
  • The Kindles may be borrowed for a 28 day period, and may not be reserved or renewed.
  • Do not add or remove titles or change settings on the Kindle.
  • Do not connect to your own personal device or computer.

Fines & Liability:

  • The overdue fine is $2.00 per day.
  • The borrower is responsible for costs associated with damage or loss of eReader and/or peripherals due to neglect or abuse.
  • The replacement cost for an eReader is $140.00
  • The replacement cost for a charger is $20.00
Revised 8/11/14 – Violation of these terms can result in revocation of privileges at the librarian’s discretion.

APPLE IPAD TABLETS

Guidelines for Borrowing & Use:

  • iPads are for use in the Children’s library only, they cannot be taken home.
  • iPads may be used for a time period of 30 minutes (or longer, at the discretion of staff).

Fines & Liability:

  • $30 if the protective cover is lost or damaged.
  • The replacement cost for an iPad is $400.00
Revised 7/30/15 – Violation of these terms can result in revocation of privileges at the librarian’s discretion.

CHILDREN’S VIDEO GAMES

Guidelines for Borrowing & Use:

  • Only Westbury Library card holders may borrow games.
  • A valid Westbury Library card in good standing must be present at the time of checkout.
  • The owner of the library card must be present when borrowing games.
  • Video games may be borrowed for a 14 day period, and may not be reserved or renewed.
  • Limit of 2 video games per card.

Fines & Liability:

  • The overdue fine is $1 per day.
  • The replacement cost for video games is dependent on the game.
Revised 8/11/14 – Violation of these terms can result in revocation of privileges at the librarian’s discretion.

CHILDREN’S LAPTOPS

Guidelines for Borrowing & Use:

Laptops are available for use in the Children’s Library for children in grades 6 and under. Laptops may be used for a period of 30 minutes (or longer, at the discretion of staff) and users must comply with the Library’s Computer Use Policy.

A designated laptop for adults is available for use within the Children’s Library. User must be accompanied by a child.

Revised 7/30/15 – Violation of these terms can result in revocation of privileges at the librarian’s discretion.

databases & homework help

KIDS INFOBITS

Home Use | Library Use
Kids InfoBits is a database developed especially for beginning researchers in Kindergarten through Grade 5. Featuring a developmentally appropriate, visually graphic interface, the most popular search method is moving from a broad subject to a narrower topic using the subject-based topic tree.

ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA FOR KIDS

Home Use | Library Use
Compton’s by Britannica, Britannica’s Elementary Encyclopedia, Merriam-Webster’s Student Dictionary. After signing in, check “Jump to Encyclopedia Britannica for Kids” on right side of screen.

TUMBLEBOOKS

Home Use | Library Use
TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they’ll love.

NEW BOOK OF KNOWLEDGE

Home Use | Library Use
General Encyclopedia for new students K-8, a resource for both current events and in-depth information. (NovelNY)

AMAZING ANIMALS OF THE WORLD

Home Use | Library Use
Wild animals and their habitats for elementary school and middle school. Find information on mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, arthropods, other invertebrates, and more!

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL

Home Use | Library Use
A comprehensive program about the states and territories of the United States. Designed especially for fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students.

LANDS AND PEOPLE

Home Use | Library Use
Designed to serve as a principal resource on countries, cultures, and current events for middle school and high school students.

NEW BOOK OF POPULAR SCIENCE

Home Use | Library Use
A principal science and technology resource for middle school and high school students.

NUEVA ENCICLOPEDIA CUMBRE

Home Use | Library Use
Un recurso de referencia para las personas que hablan Español y para estudiantes de la idioma Español. (A comprehensive reference resource for Spanish speakers and Spanish-language students)

AMERICAN HERITAGE CHILDREN’S THESAURUS

Library Use Only

AMERICAN HERITAGE CHILDREN’S DICTIONARY

Library Use Only

WE ALSO HAVE AN ADDITIONAL LISTING OF OTHER ONLINE DATABASES


other homework help websites

YOU CAN ALSO CHECK OUT THESE HELPFUL SITES:

  • American Library Association’s Great Websites for Kids – Includes a vast selection of reputable websites for children.
  • AskKids – Allows users to ask a question, confirms the question, then takes them to one web site that answers the question.
  • eLibrary Elementary – Contains magazines and books, historical and current multimedia content (including the American Heritage Dictionary) for elementary school students.
  • DK Find Out! – Online resource for children 7-11 bringing together the very best of DK’s extraordinary images and content.
  • Fact Monster – Get homework help and find facts on thousands of subjects
  • GoGo News – Big news for little people!
  • InfoPlease – Authoritative reference for Internet users which provides a comprehensive encyclopedia, almanac, atlas, and dictionary.
  • Internet Public Library Kidspace – Features a searchable, subject-categorized directory of authoritative websites; links to online texts, newspapers, and magazines.
  • KidsClick! – Annotated searchable directory of websites created for kids by librarians.
  • Kids.gov – US government’s portal site that provides a gateway to hundreds of Federal and other websites for use by kids.
  • Nassau Library System Homework Help – Alphabetically listed subject headings offer a wide variety of topics to aid children with their research.
  • Study Jams – Find out about over 200 study topics in a fun and interactive way.
  • Youngzine – Safe, well-lit web site for children where they can learn about current events around the world.

PARENTS

The library offers several programs for you to share with your child. Check out our Events Calendar to see what’s going on this month!

If you would like to obtain a library card for your child, and you live in Westbury or Carle Place, please stop into the Children’s Library. The child must be able to write their first and last name in order to receive a card and a parent or legal guardian must also sign the application.

Please read our rules and guidelines for after school behavior

Westbury/Carle Place Area Schools

Carle Place School District

St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School

Westbury Friends School

Westbury School District


List of Informative Websites for Parents

American Library Association’s Great Sites for Parents, Teachers & Others

Child Care Council of Nassau
Informational resource and public voice for child care issues in Nassau County.

Community Resource Database of Long Island
Lists over 12,000 health, human service and educational resources on Long Island.

Education.com
From kindergarten readiness through college prep, Education.com gives parents the information they need and the ideas they want to help their kids reach their full potential and make learning fun.

EngageNY.org
EngageNY.org is developed and maintained by the New York State Education Department. This is the official web site for current materials and resources related to the Common Core Learning Standards.

FamilyEducation
Parenting information with educational printables, games, activities for kids, child development tools, parenting ideas & advice.

FamilyFun.com
Online source for arts and crafts, recipes, and parties for tons of family fun.

Get Ready to Read!
National initiative to build the early literacy skills of preschool-age children.

I’m Safe!
Dedicated to providing information to children so they make smart choices and avoid unintentional injury.

KidsHealth.org
Doctor approved articles, animations, games, and health resources for parents, teens, and children.

KinderStart
User-friendly search engine specifically designed for everything related to parenting.

NLS Parent Internet Guide
Developed by the Nassau Library System, this booklet provides tips for using the Internet wisely and safely.

NYS Office of Children and Family Services
Dedicated to promoting the safety, permanency and well-being of the children, families and communities in New York State.

Parenthood.com
Parenting articles for raising happy, healthy children from conception to graduation.

Parenting.com
Offers recipes, mom-tested gear, parenting tips and more.

Reading is Fundamental
Information about the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit children’s literacy organization.

Reading Rockets
Offers effective teaching strategies, activities, lessons, lesson plans, worksheets, exercises, skills, tests, and assessments for reading comprehension.

Safe Kids Worldwide
Global network of organizations whose mission is to prevent accidental childhood injury.


TEACHERS OF WESTBURY/CARLE PLACE STUDENTS

The Westbury Children’s Library aims to support children’s educational achievement and leisure needs by:

  • Giving children confidence in handling books and information
  • Enabling children to become independent library users
  • Complementing the work done in the classroom
  • Generating an interest in reading, developing literacy skills and stimulating the imagination with a wide range of exciting stories and lively non-fiction

Assignment Alerts

Is your class working on a special research project or book report? Let the Children’s Library know and we will gather up helpful books to aid your students. Letting us know in advance will ensure that we have enough material available for your students when they come to the library.

Class Visits

Our library can offer you a customized class visit. Schedule a visit at the library or arrange for us to come to you. Tours last about half an hour to forty –five minutes, are grade appropriate and are scheduled as space is available. Class visits consist of a general library orientation, story/picture book presentation, booktalks and/or information literacy. Upon request from individual teachers, certain collections can be highlighted. Teachers and Para-professionals are expected to participate in every class visit. Please tell us as soon as you can if you need to postpone the visit to avoid unnecessary preparatory work.

Students are also given the opportunity to obtain a library card. Library membership application forms will be given to the teacher at the time of the class visit. Students will take the forms home and return to the library on their own with a parent or guardian to receive their library cards. Library cards can also be distributed on the day of the class visit. Teachers should contact the Children’s Librarian and arrange a pick-up date and time for the amount of applications needed (Spanish/English application are also available). Library membership application forms will be sent home with each student for parental permission. Completed forms must be returned to the library two (2) weeks prior to the visit to ensure that cards are processed in time for the visit.

The following information will be required from teachers at the time the reservations are made:

  • Teacher and School Name
  • Date and time of visit
  • Phone Number
  • Age or Grade
  • Number of students

Just give us a call at (516) 333-0176 or email us at westburykids@westburylibrary.org to notify us of an assignment or set up a class visit.