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Get the most out of your library card online!

Solano County library has tons of educational resources, access to books and more online!

By Erin Ardans, publisher of Vacaville Macaroni Kid April 21, 2020
Solano County Library has so many great articles, websites and more to offer you and your family!

The first thing you will need to access your local library is a library card.
You can sign up for an e-card at ecard.splashlibraries.org
which allows instant access to most Library digital resources.
You can also call your local library to find out how to apply for a physical card once they re-open. 1-866-572-7587

Did you know that some local libraries are offering curbside pick up? It's easy!
Just check your library's online catalog here and call to order your books over the phone.
Then you can drive up and pick up your books, movies, and more!
Call today to see if your library location is offering curbside pick up!
1-866-572-7587

Educational Resources

The Library offers resources to prepare and practice for important college and career examinations through LearningExpress Library.  
Includes tutorials and practice test for:

  • College prep and college subject skills
  • Elementary, middle and high school subject skills
  • Computer and software skills
Online Homework Help:
  • Tutor.com Free homework help,
    from online tutors. Every Day, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
  • Britannica School Learn more about any subject, for any grade and all reading abilities. Also available in Espanol.

Digital Storytime:

We are taking storytime online!
Join us for songs and stories with some of your favorite children's staff! Storytime videos will be posted to the Library's Facebook page Monday-Friday at 1 pm. Come join the fun! https://www.facebook.com/Solanolibrary/
DIGITAL COLLECTIONS

Have Some Fun
 
ABCmouse(library access only)
Interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities, for children (ages 2-7+), to help them practice reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music.
 
General Games:
 
PBS Kids (PBS themed games)
https://pbskids.org/
 
Nick Jr. (Nickelodeon themed games for younger kids)
http://www.nickjr.com/
 
Disney LOL (Disney themed games)
https://lol.disney.com/games
 
Disney Jr. (Disney themed games for younger kids)
https://lol.disney.com/games/disney-junior-games
STEM/Educational
 
Scratch (Use Scratch coding to create programs/games)
https://scratch.mit.edu/
 
Typing Club (Touch-type practice)
https://www.typingclub.com/
 
Abcya (Common Core games. Can be browsed by grade level and subject.)
https://www.abcya.com/
 
PBS Kids: Engineering Games
https://pbskids.org/games/engineering/
 
PBS Kids: Science Games
https://pbskids.org/games/science/



Kid-Friendly Search Engines
 



Parenting Resources

Parenting & Community Resources
 
 
  • Children’s Network of Solano County The mission of Children’s Network is to improve the lives of children in Solano County.  This site includes a directory of community organizations that serve children and families, parenting classes, and much more.
  • Child Start, Inc.  Child Start works with local agencies to provide services in the areas of health, literacy, nutrition, child care, and development, family support, mental health, parent education among other services.
  • Fighting Back Partnership’s Family Resource Centers  Family Resource Centers in Vallejo help to educate and support families.
  • First 5 California First 5 California “works to improve the lives of children from the time they are in the womb until they enter kindergarten.”  Visit their site to learn about resources for school readiness, nutrition, quality child care, and more.
  • KidsHealth  The most-frequently visited national website for information on behavior, development, First Aid, and health from before birth through the teen years.
  • PBS Parents Information and advice on raising children, healthy kids, child development, games, and education.
  • Solano County Office of Education Provides “services that support the community in its effort to provide equal access to the highest quality education and ensure a positive outcome for every Solano County student.”
  • Zero to Three This interactive site offers parents and educators information on the healthy development of children birth to three years of age.
  • Vroom Free tips and brain-building activities. 

Consumer Reports 
Provides frequently updated resources of information and advice on consumer products for better purchasing decisions.
Book Bite: An Online Book Club
 
Meets: 24/7
 
Join our Online Book Clubs!  Every day, Monday through Friday, you will receive in your email a five-minute selection from a chapter of a book. By the end of the week, you’ll have read 2-3 chapters. Every Monday we start a new book.