We have tried to create an environment that will be fun and educational for kids and teens, but parents should remember that the nature of the Internet and the World Wide Web makes it possible to access links that can take a child almost anywhere, including sites that can be impressionable to a young mind. Parents are encouraged to supervise their children while they use the Internet. For more information about using the Internet safely, please check out the American Library Association’s recommendations for Child Safety on the Internet.

Group Visit Guidelines
Guidelines for groups of young people and their adult leaders who would like to schedule visits to the Long Beach Public Library.

Below, we have listed other resources parents may find useful. As always, please talk to our Youth Services Librarians about your child’s information needs. We are here to help you.

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids

The history of the U.S. Government, its parts and what they do are described her for students, their parents, and teachers.

Cheerios' Spoonful of Stories is a program designed to encourage children to read. The site includes tips on how to read aloud and ways to ensure children will become readers, as well as links to recommended books and online reading games and activities.

Early Child Care and Education, Long Beach

Maintained by the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services, this easy to use site includes everything from links to craft and program ideas to the text of City reports and studies on early child care and education to guidance on opening a licensed child care program.

Children's Book Council

The Children’s Book Council (CBC) is a non-profit trade organization dedicated to encouraging literacy and the use and enjoyment of children’s books since 1945.

Children's Literature: Resources For Parents

This is an excellent annotated list of resources for parents compiled by a children's librarian. Includes books every child should read, helping your child to read, choosing a book to read, and much more.

Children's Literature Web Guide

This provides Internet resources related to books for children and young adults.

City of Long Beach Youth Services Network

A guide to the various City services available to Long Beach youth.

College Is Possible

America's colleges and universities have prepared this site to guide you and your teenager to the books, websites, and other resources that admissions and financial aid professionals consider most helpful. With planning, preparation -- and the right information -- college is possible for almost every American.

Disney

Information on Disney movies, videos, music and more.

Helen Fuller Cultural Carrousel

The Helen Fuller Cultural Carrousel sponsors cultural and book-related programs for children at the Long Beach libraries. See how you can help.

Internet Public Library

This site offers a full service children's department, including an "Ask a Question" reference section. Also features "Story Hour," booklists, and book reviews by kids for kids.

Familes Are Talking

Talk soon. Talk often. Talk again. This site provides a source of valuable information for families to talk about sexuality-related issues.

Learning Partners: Let's Do Homework

Homework can help students learn and can help parents be involved in their children's education. When parents show an interest in their child's schoolwork, they teach an important lesson--that learning is fun and worth the effort. This site provides parents with some valuable tips on how to help their children with homeework.

Math Drills

An interactive set of math drills from the Long Beach Unified School District for you to use with your children or for them to practice on their own.

Math Forum

An online Math Education Community Center. The Center's goal is to build an online community of teachers, students, researchers, parents, educators, and citizens at all levels who have an interest in math and math education.

Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood

This delivers activities, adivce to parents and a wonderful section on children's books tied to specific program themes, all in the gentle style of Mr. Rogers.

Parents' Guide To The Internet

Developed by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement, Office of Educational Technology, this guide covers the basics parents should know about when allowing their children to use the Internet.

Talking with Kids About Tough Issues

This is a national initiative by Children Now and the Kaiser Family Foundation to encourage parents to talk with their children earlier and more often about tough issues like sex, HIV/AIDS, violence, alcohol and drug abuse.

Travel Adventures

Check out GORP (Great Outdoor Recreation Pages). This site offers encyclopedic content on everything from the very unique and exotic international destinations - like paddling through the Tonga -- to the more accessible outdoor environments - like hiking through your State Park. Over 100,000 pages are linked to this site.