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Britannica Learning Zone Britannica Learning Zone -- Engaging and developmentally-appropriate activities for young learners, including an interactive atlas, learning games, audio and video, and vocabulary builders. Teaches geography, time, shapes, numbers, and relevant vocabulary, all in a fun and safe online environment. (Tags: Badgerlink | Children) »

Encyclopedia Britannica (Elementary School Edition) Encyclopedia Britannica (Elementary School Edition) -- (Tags: Badgerlink | Children) »

Encyclopedia Britannica (Middle School Edition) Encyclopedia Britannica (Middle School Edition) -- (Tags: Badgerlink | Children | Teen) »

Kids Search Kids Search -- Provides elementary school students with an easy-to-use, graphically-appealing interface they can use to discover child-appropriate EBSCOhost content, including nonfiction books and articles, image collections, magazines, and reference tools. (Tags: Badgerlink | Children) »

Learning Express Library Learning Express Library -- Practice tests and tutorials to help you succeed at work, school, or while searching for a job. Use your library card number as your username to register for access from home! (Test prep. for ACT, AP, CLEP, PSAT, SAT, TOEFL, GED, U.S. Citizenship, and more. Tutorials for a variety of software (Microsoft Office, Adobe CS, Windows OS, Mac OS, and more). Reading, Writing, and Math tutorials for all ages.) (Tags: Computers & Technology | Children | Job Search | Badgerlink | Teen) »

NoveList K-8 NoveList K-8 -- A reader's advisory service for children, designed to help you find information about authors, specific books, series information, "read-a-likes" (books similar to ones you enjoy), book and author reviews, book lists, teaching guides, and more! (Tags: Reading Advice | Children | Badgerlink) »

Science Reference Center Science Reference Center -- Provides easy access to a multitude of full-text science-oriented content, including science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and other sources. Topics include biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, technology and wildlife. (Tags: Research Tools | Teen | Children | Badgerlink) »

Searchasaurus Searchasaurus -- An exciting and easy way for young researchers to experience online searching, incorporating safe results from three primary school-level databases. Features an animated, dinosaur-themed interface that helps students develop basic search methodologies. (Tags: Children | Badgerlink) »

Student Research Center Student Research Center -- An easy resource for students to search by keyword or by topic to find useful search results. Results can be easily sorted by source type—magazines, reference books, photos, flags, etc. (Tags: Children | Teen | Research Tools | Badgerlink) »

TeachingBooks TeachingBooks -- Provides audio excerpts of book readings, movies of authors and illustrators, and guides to thousands of titles and multimedia resources on children's and young adult literature. (Tags: Reading Advice | Badgerlink | Children) »

TumbleBooks TumbleBooks -- E-Books for kids! Includes learning books, puzzles, games and storytime books that are read to you.  Includes a section with teacher resources. (Tags: Children | Ebooks) »

Internet Resources

Great Websites for Kids -- A well-organized list of websites recommended for children maintained by children's librarians from the American Library Association. (Tags: Children)

Khan Academy -- A non-profit website offering free access to over 3,000 educational videos that cover math, science, biology, chemistry, physics, finance, history, and more. Intended for learners of all ages, including K-12 students and adults. Learners (and parents/educators) may also track lesson progress using this website. (Tags: Children | Teen)

KidsReads.com -- A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Author interviews, book reviews and lively book commentary are found here. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. (Tags: Reading Advice | Children)

Read On Wisconsin! -- Promotes high-quality books for children and teens throughout Wisconsin. Allows parents and educators to discuss relevant titles and teaching strategies. Also, children and teens are encouraged to create and share "book trailer" videos for sharing on this site. (Tags: Wisconsin | Reading Advice | Teen | Children)

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Tom Pease Tom Pease -- Tom has an infectious sense of fun! Children of all ages will be laughing out loud, singing along, and joining in his performance. A family favorite!
-- 6/12, 10:30am @ MCPL Wausau 
-- 6/12, 2:00pm @ MCPL Wausau 
-- 6/19, 10:00am @ Marathon Elementary 
-- 6/20, 10:00am @ MCPL Athens 
-- 6/20, 1:00pm @ MCPL Mosinee 
-- 7/10, 10:30am @ MCPL Hatley 
-- 7/11, 10:30am @ Edgar Elementary 
-- 7/11, 1:30pm @ MCPL Stratford 
-- 7/12, 11:00am @ MCPL Rothschild 
-- 7/12, 1:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild 
-- 7/24, 10:00am @ MCPL Spencer 

Craft Supplies Craft Day -- Children of all ages are invited for some hands-on arts & crafts! Activities vary by location. Contact your local Marathon County Public Library for details.
-- 6/13, 10:00am-3pm @ MCPL Stratford 
-- 6/28, 1:00-3pm @ MCPL Rothschild 
-- 7/11, 10:30am-3pm @ MCPL Mosinee 
-- 7/18, 10:00am @ Spencer Village Park 
-- 7/24, 1:30-3pm @ MCPL Wausau 
-- 7/26, 2:00pm @ MCPL Athens 
-- 8/1, 2:00pm @ MCPL Edgar 

Hawk Winged Wonders -- Meet a few of Wisconsin’s native raptors, such as hawks, owls, and other birds of prey, and learn about their role in our ecosystem. Presented by the Raptor Education Group.
-- 6/13, 10:00am @ MCPL Spencer 
-- 6/13, 1:00pm @ MCPL Mosinee 
-- 6/19, 10:30am @ MCPL Hatley 
-- 6/19, 2:00pm @ MCPL Wausau 
-- 6/27, 10:30am @ Edgar Elementary 
-- 6/27, 1:30pm @ MCPL Stratford 
-- 7/12, 10:00am @ Marathon Elementary 
-- 7/12, 2:00pm @ MCPL Athens 

Dream Big--Read! -- Dreams and wishes and sleepy-time kisses!  It’s Dream Big-Read, the Summer Library Program @ your MCPL library.  We have so much fun planned this summer for kids, teens and families that you just have to stop in, grab some good reading and go to a program or two. Visiting ... (read_more) | (comment)
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