Youth Services
Wilmington Public Library District
201 S. Kankakee Street
Wilmington, Illinois 60481
815-476-2834 (phone)
815-476-7805 (fax)
Text size: Larger | Smaller
Programs
Online Registration
Kids Spot Blog



kids



Tumble Book Library

TumbleBookLibrary

An online collection of animated, talking picture books, reading comprehension quizzes, educational games and teacher resources.


ReadtheBooks.com

With state-of-the-art 3D animation and the latest streaming video technology, ReadtheBooks.com offers an innovative and entertaining way to connect with kids about books. Whether it's for a school project or just browsing, kids will find ReadtheBooks.com a useful and enjoyable book-discovery experience.




Programs

Watch this space.

Online Registration

Please note: For all programs with fees, registration must be done in person, not on-line, with fees due at the time of registration. Thank you!

Event:

Event date:

Your name:

Names & ages of children or guests attending with you:

Phone:

Email:

Do you, your children or guests require special accommodations?
If so, please explain.




eBook Grant

Wilmington Library has been awarded a grant, which will allow users to access a number of eBooks for youths. You will need to provide your library card number to access these books.


Book News

Next Reads Next Reads - Get Great Reading Suggestions! Kids, tweens, and teens -all enjoy the convenience of our free NextReads service. Just subscribe online, and soon you’ll be receiving great reading lists delivered right to your inbox! New books-and older terrific reads you might have missed. Because every newsletter includes links directly to our library catalog, you can even be at home while placing holds on the books you want! Signing up is so easy! Just click on the NextReads logo.


Homework Resources

Learning Express Library
Learning Express Library
Access From HomeCreate a free account and have access to an extensive, easy to use online collection of study aides and practice exams, covering reading, writing, and math skills for elementary, middle school, high school, and college levels. It offers resources for college entrance exams (ACT, SAT, GRE, and others) as well as civil service exams, job search and workplace skill options, and much more! Create your own login and password.


Newsbank
America's Newspapers
Access From HomeA selection of the electronic version of several major national and state papers, including the Joliet Herald News, Morris Daily Herald, Chicago Sun-Times, and the New York Times. The papers are searchable and most include archives for several years. Great research tool for current events or other projects!

Starfall
Starfall
Where kids have fun learning to read.