Kids!

Library Online Resources

KidsConnect »

KidsConnect is your one stop source for everything kids at OCLS. Find out about upcoming events and programs, listen to a podstory, or watch one of our storytelling videos.

TumbleBooks - eBooks for eKids! »

Watch a book or read along with this fun resource that brings books to life! Languages include English, French, and Spanish.

Web Arcade - Fun, free games with a Library twist! »

Take a look at our Web Arcade. Solve a puzzle, take a quiz, grow your own garden, build a snowman, and much more with these fun activities.

Library Materials

Lotions, Potions, and Slime

Boredom Busters »

No boredom allowed with all these great summer activities. Kids will find hours of fun cooking, acting, and playing games.

How-To Videos for Kids »

Learn how to dance, speak a new language, play a sport, or any number of exciting activities with these videos. You are sure to learn something new.

Kid Tunes »

Find music just for kids. This list includes selections of pop, rap, reggae, world music, and more!

Summer at Forsaken Lake

Summer Reads »

Stretch out in the hammock under your favorite oak tree with one of these great books. You'll find something for the very young and those a bit older.

2012-2013 Sunshine State Young Readers Gr. 3-5 »

Sunshine State books are selected to appeal to a wide variety of young readers and cultivate a love of reading. The list changes each year as students vote on their favorites.

Websites

Become a Maker - DIY »

Earn skills. Become a maker. Complete challenges, share what you make, and earn Skill patches.

Kids' Games, Animals, Photos, Stories, and More — National Geographic for Kids »

Quiz your noodle, make a cool terrarium, or write a letter to a lion. Adventure is only a click away.

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Teens

Library Online Resources

Freegal Music »

Download your favorite tunes for free. Choose from hundreds of popular artists.

Zinio for Libraries »

Read your favorite magazines online or download to your computer to read later. Select from popular titles such as Seventeen and Popular Science.

Informed Teens »

Be an informed teen! Find out about our next gaming event, select a good book, and join Teen Voices or our Teen Library Corps. You will find everything here including photos, contests, and schedules of upcoming events.

Library Materials

The Summer My Life Began

Hot Beach Reads for Teens »

Whether you are headed to the beach, lounging on the dock, or relaxing in the hammock in your backyard, we have great summer reads. With this list, you will want to read more than one.

2012-13-Sunshine State Readers Gr. 6-8 »

Sunshine State books are selected to appeal to a wide variety of young readers and cultivate a love of reading. The list changes each year as students vote on their favorites.

Websites

HowStuffWorks "Learn how Everything Works!" »

This is the perfect website for all science-minded teens as well as those who just want to know! Once you know how it works, take a quiz, or play a game.

Teen Ink | A teen literary magazine and website »

Teen Ink features all teen writing. You will find poetry, fiction, nonfiction, art, reviews, interviews, and more.

Mobile

Sudoku

Are you good with numbers and puzzles? If yes, then this app is for you. Play this popular game on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad.
iTunes | Website

Pocket Frogs

Discover, collect, trade, and breed over 15,000 unique frogs. How many do you have in your pocket?
iTunes | Website

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