Kids
Recent Arrivals
Unique Checkouts
Fishing Rods
These fishing rods will be available for patrons to use at locations where fishing is encouraged. We highly recommend the pond at the Tri-Township Park.
Checkout Length: 3 weeks
Checkout Length: 3 weeks
Umbrella Stroller (Coming Soon)
Lightweight, portable stroller. Up to 40 lbs.
Checkout Length: 1 week
Checkout Length: 1 week
Wonderbooks
These are print books with a ready-to-play audiobook inside. Kids will press play to read along with their favorite books.
Checkout Length: 3 weeks
Checkout Length: 3 weeks
Launchpads
Tablets for kids that come pre-loaded with educational games and interactive content. No wi-fi required.
Checkout Length: 3 weeks
Checkout Length: 3 weeks
Telescope
Our Orion StarBlast 4.5” Telescope is our Telescope kit designed for allowing anyone the opportunity for an enhanced view of the night sky. This kit comes with the Telescope, an instruction book, a book on constellations, and an attached pouch. This kit is in association with Riverbend Astronomy Club, St. Louis Astronomical Society, and the St. Louis Audubon Society.
Checkout Length: 3 weeks
Checkout Length: 3 weeks
Binoculars
Our Vortex crossfire 8 x 42 binoculars a kit for stargazing and bird watching. This kit comes with a neck strap, an instruction manual, and two guides. This kit is in association with Riverbend Astronomy Club, St. Louis Astronomical Society, and the St. Louis Audubon Society.
Checkout Length: 3 weeks
Checkout Length: 3 weeks
Hot Spots
Our Mobile Hotspots simultaneously support up to 15 device connections through built in WIFI AP. This includes the hotspot (which has a lithium-ion battery), a wall charger, and a quick stark guide.
Checkout Length: 3 weeks
Checkout Length: 3 weeks
Edwardsville Children's Museum Passes
These Community Partner Membership Cards allow the holder to take up to individuals into Edwardsville Children’s Museum.
Checkout Length: 1 week
Checkout Length: 1 week
Nintendo Switch Lite
These Nintendo Consoles can be checked out to allow individuals to play any Nintendo Switch games (Which can also be found in the library)
Checkout Length: 3 weeks
Checkout Length: 3 weeks
Databases
ABC Mouse
For in-library use only. From Age of Learning, Inc., the award-winning ABCmouse.com curriculum is designed to help young children (ages 2-8+) build a strong foundation for future academic success. ABCmouse.com is 100% educational, with 9,000+ learning activities across all major subject areas-reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music. Best of all, kids love it!
Beanstack
Beanstack is an online service that will house multiple reading challenges for ALL ages. Through the website, or the downloadable app, you are able to track your reading, participate in challenges, receive personal recommendations, and more! Download the app or visit Beanstack's website to register.
CloudLibrary
CloudLibrary is a user-friendly app that allows you to borrow and enjoy digital content using your library card. With cloudLibrary, you can access a vast collection of eBooks, audiobooks, and more, all from your smartphone, tablet, or computer. The app offers seamless syncing across devices, intuitive browsing, and easy borrowing.
Educate Station
Educate Station content is created by a team of experienced and passionate educators from across the United States. Our educators bring vast subject-matter expertise, teaching credentials, and many years of experience as classroom teachers and curriculum developers. Through the content we create, we aim to provide ready-to-use, hands-on activities for kids to do at home or at school. The Educate Station team is committed to inspiring joyful learning and supporting kids, teachers, and parents.
Hoopla
This digital media service gives library patrons access to thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and more. With Hoopla, you can borrow and enjoy a wide range of content instantly, streaming or downloading it directly to your device. The service is easy to use, with no waiting lists or late fees, making it a convenient option for accessing digital media anytime, anywhere.
Libby
Easy-to-use app that lets you borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines with your library card. Libby allows you to browse your library's digital collection, download titles for offline reading, and enjoy seamless syncing across your devices. It's the perfect companion for reading on the go, offering a vast selection of popular and classic titles with just a few taps. Works on Kindles!
Novelist K-8 Plus
This database helps parents and teachers find just the right book by subject, age, awards won, books made into movies, and much more. Includes tools for teachers such as Lexile Levels and Common Core Standards.
Tumblebooks
Tumblebooks is a curated database of children's e-books with over 1,400 titles for grades K-6. No library card required for access.