Welcome!
Our Early Literacy group registration is now available on our website: www.bournelibrary.org through the Event Calendar.
The goal of these Early Literacy groups is to foster an early love of community and learning in familiar settings within the town of Bourne. All groups have been created for parent/ caregiver participation.
Our fall session runs September 11th through November 17th. More details on our Events Calendar or "Things to do" page.
Question or help with registration?? Contact Terry Johnson in the Children's Room (508)-759-0644 X106 or email: tjohnson@bournelibrary.org or
Maura Dankert (508) 743-3800 or email: mdankert @bourneps.org.
Our Early Literacy group registration is now available on our website: www.bournelibrary.org through the Event Calendar.The goal of these Early Literacy groups is to foster an early love of community and learning in familiar settings within the town of Bourne. All groups have been created for parent/ caregiver participation.
Our fall session runs September 11th through November 17th. More details on our Events Calendar or "Things to do" page.
Question or help with registration?? Contact Terry Johnson in the Children's Room (508)-759-0644 X106 or email: tjohnson@bournelibrary.org or
Maura Dankert (508) 743-3800 or email: mdankert @bourneps.org.
Brick by Brick Building at the JBPL
Come build with us on Wednesday, September 20th
, October 18th, and November 8th from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Bring your imagination and we will supply the LEGO bricks. This activity is drop-in and for kids 5 years and older.Questions?? Call or email Terry at (508) 759-0644 X106 or
email: tjohnson@bournelibrary.org.
Toe Jam Halloween Spooktacular
Tuesday, October 31st, 10:00 am at the Bourne United Methodist Church
The Jonathan Bourne Public Library invites you to our annual
"Toe Jam Halloween Spooktacular".
Costumes are welcome - No food or beverages please!!
Hoopla is now even better for kids!Hoopla has introduced a Kids’ Mode feature that instantly weeds out all teen and adult-targeted content to customize the hoopla experience for children. The feature can be turned on in "Settings". App is available for iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire. Computer users just have to visit the website to start. Popular series such as Disney, Frozen, Minions, My Little Pony, Batman, Superman, and Angry Birds are available for free with your Bourne Library Card. Limited to 10 titles per calendar month.
www.hoopladigital.com
Tumblebooks are animated e-books for young readers. Database also includes games, puzzles and language skills, and read along stories. (You will need a valid Bourne Library Card to use)
For fun, games and videos from the folks at Public Broadcasting www.pbskid.org.
Try www.sproutonline.com sponsored by the Children’s Network.
Or visit BrainBuildingInProgress.org where fun learning and development happen, provided by the Massachusetts Dept. of Early Education and Care.Visit www.storylineonline.net for videos of favorite picture books read by entertainers.
Looking for a children's book in another language? Try http://en.childrenslibrary.org/
A Mighty Girl book clubs provide girls with tremendous educational, social, and self-esteem-boosting benefits and parent-child book clubs also provide great bonding opportunities. Visit http://www.amightygirl.com/book-club to learn more!
Visit www.AHEM.info for information about homeschooling in Massachusetts.Since 1999, the number of children who are home schooled nationwide has grown by 75%. This website has all the information you need to get started homeschooling, as well as support and resources for you along the way.
Summer Reading Lists
Find links to 2017 Summer Reading Lists for Bourne students on our Teen / Young Adults page.
HELPFUL INTERNET LINKS
Visit the Bourne Early Childhood Council website for information on parenting workshops and activities for the whole family.
WORLD BOOK ONLINE is now available to Bourne Library patrons. Have your library card ready to sign in.
Check out databases designed for kids such as Britannica Learning Zone, Tumblebooks, and Kids InfoBits on our Online Resources page.