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Youth Services
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Storytime at the BC Library

The Youth Services Department offers a wide variety of materials for the recreational, informational, and educational needs of children of all ages. Our friendly and courteous staff enjoys working with children and being challenged by their diverse reference questions. We also provide some resources for parents, educators, and caregivers. For information call 607-778-6456 or e-mail



The Summer Reading Program
 (A Family Reading Program)
Registration Begins June 29th
There are many exciting programs scheduled for all ages.
We have special teen (age 13 and older) programs scheduled all summer long.
For more information on the summer events, click on the icons below.
Family Reading Program Teen Reading Program
You can register for the Summer Reading Program at the library or by sending an email to youth@co.broome.ny.us
Please type "SRP signup" in the subject line of the email and make sure you include the names of all the family members who are participating in the program in the email message you send. Next to each name, please indicate if he/she is a child or adult.
Download the reading log to begin your fun family summer adventure! Logs need to be turned in August 8th.
If you have questions, please call 778-6456 or browse our FAQ page.

Check the New York State Summer Reading page for games and activity sheets.



The Twin Magicians!      All storytime programs at the Central library are held in the
Roger L. & Mary F. Kresge Storytelling Room.

Teen Volunteers Needed!

The Youth Services Department needs volunteers for this summer or for the September 2009 school year! Do you need to volunteer a few hours over the summer or maybe you need volunteer hours for next school year? We can help, just contact us! Please visit the Youth Services Department for more information or to pick up the necessary forms. All applicants must agree to a security check. Applications completed now will be cleared to volunteer by June. For more information, call the Youth Services Department, 778-6456.

Short Stacks - ages 13-14
Assist staff with shelving, flexible summer morning , afternoon or Saturday hours, Teen Advisory Group

Medium Stacks - ages 15- 16
Shelving, as needed, assist staff with summer morning or afternoon or Saturday programs, Teen Advisory Group, and Fall 2009 programs.

Tall Stacks- ages 17 - 18
Assist staff with summer evening programs , Teen Advisory Group, and Fall 2009 programs.


Tours:

Tours and special story-times are available to community and school groups. Please notify us at least two weeks before desired date.

Check our Events page for other Library activities

Now available

Tumble Books Library is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love!
You will need your library card number to see this from home!

Kids Search an easy to use research source designed for kids
Includes The American Heritage Children's Dictionary, Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia and images.
Searches are grouped by school subjects
You will need your library card number to see this from home!

Searchasaurus an animated research interface with a dinosaur theme for kids
Includes The American Heritage Children's Dictionary, Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia and images.
You will need your library card number to see this from home!

Gale Reference Library
Online reference resources

Colonial America Reference Library

Encyclopedia of World Biography

Endangered Species

Gale Encyclopedia of Science

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Canadian Provinces

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Mexican States

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Nations

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of States

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Cities

Westward Expansion Reference Library



Wiley

Available for loan:

  • Hard cover books - fiction and non-fiction
  • Paperback books
  • Magazines
  • Books on CD or Cassette
  • Books with cassettes
  • Encyclopedias
  • Videocassettes and DVD's
  • Leap Pads

Kids ComputersWHAT'S NEW?

BCPL and Excellus BlueCross Blueshield of Central New York, Southern Tier Region have partnered for the Family Matters Collection. Stop in to see Books, Tapes, Story bags for family literacy. Leap Pad Interactive books are available!
Excellus has also provided a puzzle table and Little Tikes computer for the children.

For further information call 607-778-6456. Search for Family Matters booksSearch the Family Matters collection

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      GREAT SITES!

Here are some websites specifically selected for children and parents

  • ALA - Great Sites for kids has good destinations for homework help, other sites just for fun, and safety tips for the young Internet traveler.
  • Get Netwise is devoted to ensuring that parents and kids have a positive journey down the Internet highway.
  • Another site focusing on Internet safety is from Larry Magid, a syndicated columnist for the Los Angeles Times. He shares tips for becoming "street smart" on the Web.
  • A site focusing on Teen Health Promotion Teen Net

               Surf on, friends -- and have a wonderful trip!

 

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