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Helpful Links & Fun Stuff Too!

 

Mars for Kids

//mars.jpl.nasa.gov/participate/funzone/
All about Mars. Games and Fun.

The Space Place

//spaceplace.nasa.gov
The kid-friendly website to make and do spacey things

Canadian Encyclopedia Online

https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en
Site available in English and French. This is the online version of the "authoritative encyclopedia about Canada and its people, updated and expanded," available in full text. Some sections requires Shockwave, RealPlayer, and QuickTime plug-ins.

Ology

//ology.amnh.org
The American Museum of Natural History(AMNH)'s Website for Kids that explores the world of "ologies" from Anthropology to Palentology and even includes a connection to Astronomy.

National Geographic for Kids

//kids.nationalgeographic.com
Animals - Games - Video - Curious Facts - Funniest Pet Contest - ...

Disney Online Games

https://lol.disney.com/games
Games featuring favorite Disney shows and characters.

Scholastic

//www.scholastic.com/parents/play
Explore books, games, and other activities on the Scholastic website.

CBC Kids

//www.cbc.ca/kidscbc/
Games and activities suitable for preschoolers based on CBC children’s programs.

PBS Kids

//www.pbskids.org
Games and activities from favorite children’s programs on PBS, such as Arthur, Sesame Street, Clifford, and more.

Funology

//www.funology.com
Explore science through various activities, games, jokes, and more.

Hinterlands Who's Who

//www.hww.ca
In English and French, there's lots of information about Wildlife in Canada.

Dinosaurs for Kids

https://www.education.com/resources/dinosaurs/
Dinosaurs, Monsters, Terrible Lizards! Lots of facts, games, and activities about dinosaurs.

Dino Directory

https://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/galleries-and-museum-map/dinosaurs.html
From The Natural History Museum in London, you can select a dinosaur by name, time period, classification, country and even body type.

Eco Kids

//www.ecokids.ca
Information and activities about climate change, energy, recycling, and lots more...

Defenders of Wildlife

https://defenders.org
There's facts on over 50 endangered species. Try out the games, and environment protection activities.

Earth Rangers

//www.earthrangers.com
Save animals, complete animals saving missions, earn rewards and badges, unlock Freebies, play games, watch videos...

BAM! Body and Mind

https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/bam/teachers.htm
Answer kids' questions on health issues and recommends ways to make their bodies and minds healthier, stronger, and safer.

Human Anatomy Online

//www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html
Features lots of fun, interactive and educational information on the human body.

Discovery Education Science Fair Central

//school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/index.html
Your complete Science Fair Projects resource. From testable questions to investigations to presentations.

Science Fair Projects World

//sciencefair-projects.org
Hundreds of free science fair project ideas for elementary, middle, and high school.

IPL: Science Fair Project Resource Guide

//www.ipl.org/div/projectguide
Leads you through the necessary steps to successfully complete a science experiment.

Sport Science @ the Exploratorium.

//www.exploratorium.edu/sports/index.html
Learn about the game and the science behind it.

 

Children and Youth

Our Locations

Antigonish Town & County Library

283 Main Street, Antigonish
antigonish@parl.ns.ca
P: 902-863-4276
Hours of operation:
Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tues 9:00am - 9:00pm
Wed 9:00am - 9:00pm
Thurs 9:00am - 9:00pm
Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sat 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sun 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Borrow By Mail

Borrow By Mail is a free mail-order library for rural residents of Pictou & Antigonish counties.

New Glasgow Library

182 Dalhousie Street, New Glasgow
newglasgow@parl.ns.ca
P: (902) 752-8233
Hours of operation:
Sun 1:00pm - 4:00pm (Sept-May)
Mon 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tues 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wed 10:00am - 8:00pm
Thus 10:00am - 8:00pm
Fri 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat 10:00am - 5:00 pm

Pictou Library

40 Water Street (Second Floor), Pictou
pictou@parl.ns.ca
P: (902) 485-5021
Hours of operation:
Tues 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wed 10:00am - 8:00pm
Thurs 10:00am - 8:00pm
Fri 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat 10:00am - 4:00pm

River John Library

2725 West Branch Rd, River John
riverjohn@parl.ns.ca
P: (902) 351-2599
Hours of operation:
Tues 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Wed 10:00am - 1:00pm & 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Thurs 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Fri 10:00am - 1:00pm & 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Sat 10:00am - 3:00pm

Stellarton Library

248 Foord Street, Stellarton
stellarton@parl.ns.ca
P: (902) 755-1638
Hours of operation:
Tues 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Wed 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thurs 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Fri 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat 10:00am - 3:00pm

Trenton Library

1 Forge Street, Trenton
trenton@parl.ns.ca
P: (902) 752-5181
Hours of operation:
Tues 1:00pm - 5:00pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wed 10:00 am - 12:00pm & 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thurs 1:00pm - 5:00pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fri 10:00 am - 12:00pm & 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sat 10:00am - 2:00pm

Westville Library

Queen Street, Westville
westville@parl.ns.ca
P: (902) 396-5022
Hours of operation:
Tues 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Wed 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thurs 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Fri 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat 10:00am - 3:00pm

Library Headquarters

182 Dalhousie St. (Second Floor), New Glasgow
P: (902) 755-6031
Toll Free: 866-779-7761
Hours of operation:
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm


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