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The Mason City Public Library Youth Services offers a variety of programs and services for children birth to 11 years old.  We always have something going on at the library, so please stop by and see us in the Mason City Room or call us at 641.421.3668.

Look for a good book to read?  We're happy to help!  Just ask one of the friendly librarians for assistance.

The Children's collection is located in east end of the library building.

Books & Materials

to Check Out


  • Fiction Books
  • Nonfiction Books
  • Biographies
  • Graphic Novels
  • Paperback Books
  • Books on CD and Playaways
  • Magazines
  • Comics
  • DVD's

Story Time Room

Children's Room


 


Morning Story Time YS Page



Check Out These Websites

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National Geographic’s site for young readers is one of the best resources for information on the Net about the world, its people, and its wildlife. Not only can you read the newest edition of this magazine on-line, you can check out the contests, polls, games and even virtual adventures.

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Modeled on the bedtime story tradition, Bedtime Math is a daily blog that offers daily math problems instead of stories. Math problems are offered in three levels of challenge (preschool, kindergarten through first or second grade, and second grade and up).

The Library of Congress puts the story back in history through images of primary source documents, prints, photographs, maps, recordings and other materials from the past. Along with the fascinating information about people, places and things of interest to kids of all ages, there are songs to listen to, a Krazy Kat cartoon to watch, a scavenger hunt and other fun things to do.

Discovery Kids inspires kids to explore the awesome world around them and satisfy their curiosity with innovative games, activities, quizzes and articles.

Created by the BBC, Walking with Dinosaurs features individual pages featuring interesting facts, images and statistics on particular dinosaurs.

The Cat in the Hat, Sam-I-Am, Horton and the Whos, and the rest of the Seuss characters welcome you to Seussville, Dr. Seuss’s playground in cyberspace. You can play games, chat with the Cat in the Hat, win prizes, find out about new Dr. Seuss books and CD-ROMs, and much, much more!

Similar to the Highlights magazine, this site offers fun stories, “Hidden Pictures” “Games and Giggles” science articles, and jokes. In addition, there is a daily update on “what happened in history on this date.” Viewers can e-mail editors. Includes a privacy policy and “Safe surfing tips”

Click here to get the latest issue online as well as games and more.

Play Eco-Games, learn about conservation, meet and share with kids from all over the planet.

A kid-created online magazine dedicated to helping kids realize their amazing potential.

Available in both English and Spanish, NASAs Space Place includes games, animations, projects, and fun facts about Earth, space and technology.

Ocean Portal: Find Your Blue created by the Smithsonian Natural Museum of Natural History. Discover the sea through a fun-filled blog, media gallery video, or current museum happenings. Explore ocean life and amazing ocean photos. Under the Educator's Corner, check-out lessons plans for all grades.

This site raises awareness of environmental issues and helps children to take action to conserve forests and species.



ZisBoomBah offers an interactive way for kids to choose what to eat for dinner. Sign up is free and parents receive kid friendly dinner lists and recipes.

This site is a way for students to travel the world without having to leave their classroom. The travel itinerary provides links to background information and a chance to read about a country's people and culture. There is even the opportunity to correspond and talk with people in their native language with the help of instant translation.

Sponsored by the American Museum of Natural History, the Ology website is a playground for children interested in all areas of science. Some of the subjects covered include dinosaurs, marine biology, genetics, astronomy. They may also choose a username and password to be able to collect ology cards with more information about special topics. Games, crafts, experiments, and interviews with scientists are all part of the variety of activities included.

Climate Kids offers kids clear answers to questions on global climate change through sections on weather, air, the ocean, fresh water, carbon, energy, plants and animals and technology. Includes educational games, activities, crafts, videos and information on green careers.

Learn interesting facts about animals around the world. The site includes animal videos such as a rare pygmy hippopotamus at an Australian zoo and a wildlife blog.

Play animal games, solve animal puzzles, take a guided tour, and join a zoo quest while you make new animals at this virtual zoo.


Games, songs and activities feature characters from the Disney network.

From the people who bring you the Nickelodeon Channel, this site is created for younger children and has a variety of games, activities and fun.


Based on the PBS TV show, this website features online games, videos, activities and printables. Learn about machines and construction.

Who ever thought learning math could be so much fun? Test your math skills with these fun and interesting games. Includes some teacher and parenting resources.

Learn space sciences at this site from NASAs Marshall Space Flight Center. With games, projects, news, this site seeks "to inform, inspire, and involve" children of all ages and reading levels.

Games and activities connected to your favorite PBS programs, including Arthur, Between the Lions and Sesame Street. Also provides information for grownups on using the site.

Learn all about the world around you, from health, science, arts and music to mathematics, technology and even English grammar, by viewing the educational films on this site.

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