Reading and Listening Resources
Free books, audiobooks, movies, music and more with Columbia County Library card!!!
Listening
"It's story time! Whether you're looking for screen-free entertainment for your kids or for something to keep the whole family engaged, story-based podcasts are spellbinding fun. Fairy tales, adventure, mystery, and more -- kids of all ages will be captivated by these great shows. Explore new worlds, follow along with a hero's journey, or listen to folklore from different cultures and areas of the world."
Listening + Video
"We've created new versions of traditional tales especially for language learners, teachers, and anyone who enjoys a nice story. "
Reading & Math
"The goal of the Global Book Alliance is to provide access to free, high-quality, early grade reading resources in languages that children use and understand."
Listening + Video
"Reading aloud to children has been shown to improve reading, writing and communication skills, logical thinking and concentration, and general academic aptitude, as well as inspire a lifelong love of reading. Storyline Online is available 24 hours a day for children, parents, caregivers and educators worldwide."
Reading + Create your own story
"Designed to provide children with reading resources, StoryWeaver is a digital gateway to thousands of richly illustrated, open-licensed children's stories in mother tongue languages. There's more to StoryWeaver than just reading. It is also a first-of-its-kind platform that provides easy-to-use tools to create, adapt, and translate new stories for children."
Reading & Listening
"At Unite for Literacy, we picture a world where all children have access to an abundance of books that celebrate their languages and cultures and cultivate a lifelong love of reading."