Parents and Caregivers
Parents and Caregivers, the Tom Green County Library is here to help.
Discover information to help children with homework, access our research tools, and get some child-rearing tips from experts.
Homework & Research
Accelerated Reader BookfinderDo you need to know how many AR points a book has? Find out with this tool. |
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Elementary & Middle School Research ToolsResearch tools designed for students of elementary and middle school age. |
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A-Z ResearchA complete list of all the research tools available from the library. |
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Homework HelpGet help with homework in Math, Science, Grammar, Social Studies, and more. |
Websites to Visit
Literacy
Best Children's BooksCreated by teachers and the general public, it is a great resource if you are looking for books by subject or level. |
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BrightlyUse this resource to gather new ideas for books to read together with your child, or for you as a parent or caregiver; the topics are very current. |
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Little Free LibraryFind a little free library near you, contribute to it, use it for your own reading purposes, or learn how to create one in your neighborhood. |
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ProLiteracyThis site is helpful for gaining knowledge about adult education. |
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Read Kiddo ReadDedicated to creating life-long readers, author James Patterson provides a multitude of booklists for children of all ages, recognizing their varied interests, needs, and reading levels. |
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Reading is FundamentalLearn how to get involved in one of the leaders in being a voice for children's literacy around the world. |
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Room to ReadThis organization is working to break barriers with low income families as they seek to reach millions of children who aren't school ready to read. |
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WonderoplisParents and children can wonder and learn together everyday. A new topic is posted daily that will be sure to lead parent and child on a new learning adventure. |
Book Winners
Texas Library Association Reading ListsExpertly curated reading lists and programs for ages 2 – 102 from fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels, to picture books, bilingual and multicultural lists. |
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Pura Belpre AwardsPresented to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience. |
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Caldecott MedalAwarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. |
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Geisel AwardRecognizes authors for their literary and artistic achievements that demonstrate creativity and imagination to engage children in reading. |
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Newbery AwardRecognizes distinguised contribution to American Children's literature. |
Internet Safety
eSafety ParentsCreated by the Australian government it is has great resources and advice about being online safely for all ages. |
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FBI's Parent's Guide to Internet SafetyThe FBI's informational pamphlet regarding online exploitation and the risks associated with your children. |
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Kids Health Online SafetyA look at online safety for children that provides insight into the hazards of the internet. |
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NetsmartzCreated by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has links for parents, educators, and law enforcement to find information regarding internet safety. Each page provides presentations and links to more information. Its also has a section for parents with teens and a special section for kids. |
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Online Privacy & SecurityThe federal government provides tips for parents for navigation online safety including talking with your kids. |