eBooks, Audiobooks, Read Alongs, and Animated Stories

• Cloud Library: Thousands of eBooks & eAudiobooks to download and read - fiction and nonfiction for elementary, middle school, high school, and adult readers.
  Access HERE and click "Kids Fiction," or "Kids Nonfiction" to browse.
  Also available through the Sussex County Library website. Free SCL library card needed to checkout (get one HERE).

• Tumblebooks - eBooks, Audiobooks, Videos, Animated, More! Resource provided through the SCLS.

• Free Audible Stories: audiobooks for every age level

• hoopla Digital: Instant access to thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music, comics, and more
  Access through the Sussex County Library website

• Cloud Library: Streaming audiobooks for every age level through SCLS (Get a SCLS Card HERE).

eBook Access:

• eBook Collection (EBSCO Host): View and read full text eBooks (Note: Access through clicking on EBSCOhost Web and then scroll down. Search and browse options can be limited by age group from within the eBook Collection).

• Primary Search Reference eBook Collection: This ebook reference collection offers a rich selection of eBook titles covering a broad range of general reference subjects for primary school students. Topics include social studies, history, language arts, geography, culture, math, and science. (Note: Access through clicking on EBSCOhost Web and then scroll down).

Virtual Storytimes

• Storyline Online - videos of popular stories read aloud

• Delco Libraries Digital Storytimes

• Virtual Storytimes - Video series from the Phoenix Public Library includes virtual storytimes in English & Spanish

• Imagination Library - Video series of storytimes by Dolly Parton

• Live from the Library from the Chicago Public Library.

• KidLit TV - Video series of authors and illustrators reading their books out loud. Also includes book trailers, crafts & activities, and more.

Try it out!

• At Home Storytime Guides! Everything You Need to Get Started: Resources from the NY Public Library on how to create a Storytime program at home! Guides available in English and Spanish.

More coming soon!

Recommended from the Association of Library Services to Children (ALSC)

• Kindergarten - Grade 2 Reading Lists

• Graphic Novels Reading Lists, K-2

• Preschool Reading Lists

• Caldecott Medal Winners and Honor Books (Picture Books)

• Geisel Award Medal Winners and Honor Books (Early Reader Books)

• Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal Winner and Honor Books (Children Informational Books)

• Reading Rockets Themed Book Lists

• Scholastic Book Lists

• A Book & Hug - reading recommendations with searches by grade, subject category, reading level, interest, read alikes, recommendations, and more!

(more coming soon!)

To use:
(1) Click on the name below or the icon above
(2) Login using the username & password provided by the Media Center

• Exploria K-5: Designed for elementary students with information on all subjects - arts and music, science, animals, language arts, current events, social studies, history, math, health, biographies, primary source documents, fun facts, and more!

• Primary Search: Content designed for elementary students, publications include: Appleseeds, Boys’ Life, Cobblestone, Cricket, Highlights for Children, Hopscotch, Jack & Jill, Ladybug, Ranger Rick, Science World, Spider, SuperScience, Time for Kids, Turtle, as well as the American Heritage Children’s Dictionary, and a School Image Collection of photos, maps and flags. All full text articles are assigned Lexile scores.

• Novelist K-8: What book should I read next? Here is a tool to help you decide!

• International Children's Digital Library - Search and browse information on all topics

• Safe Search Kids - search engine powered by Google's safe search features

• KidzSearch- Google powered search engine and information resource geared for grades 3-7.

• Kiddle - Visual search engine for kids

• Kidrex - Search engine for kids

• Pics4Learning - Curated image library free for educational use. Teachers and students can use the copyright-friendly photos and illustrations for classroom projects, web sites, videos, portfolios, or any other projects in an educational setting.

• National Geographic Kids - information, games, videos, and more about animals, nature, and more.

• International Children's Digital Library - Search and browse information on all topics

• Khan Academy Kids - A free, fun educational program for children ages 2-7 from Khan Academy.

• PBS KIDS ScratchJr - A creative coding resource for children ages 5-8. Kids can create their own interactive stories and games featuring their favorite PBS Kids characters.

• Starfall - PK-3rd Grade Reading and Math interactive resources

• ABCya - PK - 6th Grade - Learning Games in Reading, Math, Language Arts, the Arts, Science and more

More coming soon!

• Dance Mat Typing

Hopatcong residents are eligible for a free Sussex County Library Card which provides access to books, ebooks, digital resources, online databases, programs, and many more FREE resources for families, children, teens, and adults.

Residents are also eligible for the Open Borrowing program which allows you to check out books from over 75 other libraries including Morris County Libraries.

Apply for a Sussex County Public Library Card HERE.

Sussex County Library Librarians are working while the library is currently closed and you will receive your library card remotely.

SCLS resources include:

• (NEW) Hoopla Digital: music, movies, ebooks (all ages), comics, and more!

• eBooks & Streaming Audiobooks (all ages)

• TumbleBooks: interactive books, animated storybooks, ebooks, audiobooks, videos, and more for PK through middle school

• Digital Magazines

• Online Learning: exam prep, exam prep, learn languages, learn office skills, computer basics, and more

• Research Databases

• Consumer Reports

Visit the Sussex County Library System website for more free tools and resources.

• CommonSense Media Reviews for Families (of all ages) for movies, video games, websites, and more

• Online Privacy & Internet Safety resources, tips, and tools for families (of all ages)

• 5 Tips to Help Boost K-5 Kids' Safety, Privacy, and Security

More Coming Soon!