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School Age & Pre-Teen
Bayside Library has a wide range of material for our junior readers! From first chapter books for newly independent readers in our Early Junior Fiction collection, to Graphic Novels, books for dyslexic readers as well as eBooks, talking books and streaming movies.
Check out our new Kids Catalogue!
Our Kids Catalogue lets kids explore library collections with dedicated kid-safe searching.
Recommended Reads for Kids!
Our Librarians know books! Let us help you find your next great read. Check out the Reading Lists that have been developed by our Children's Services Librarians, or answer a few quick questions about what you are interested in and we'll send you an email with a list of books selected just for you!
Victorian Premier's Reading Challenge
The Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge encourages kids to read a set number of books over the year and record their efforts online. The challenge is open to all Victorian children and students from birth to Year 10.
You can find out more about the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge, including information on how to register, on the Victorian Government website.
Our Librarians have created reading lists of books for kids of every age.
Full STEAM ahead!
Coding
Kids can experiment with early coding by practicing using the programming language 'Scratch' with Rainforest Coding and SWOPbots
LEGO BLAST at the Library!
Join us at the Library solve LEGO challenges!
3D Printing
Bayside Libraries has 3D printers at Beaumaris, Brighton and Sandringham locations. Learn about 3D printing, or submit your own print job!
School Support
Are you working on a project? Bayside Library Service has you covered with lots of free resources and information to help you with your schoolwork. To access all this great information, you will need a Library Cards. Your parent or guardian can sign you up
Britannica For Kids is ideal if you are looking for an online encyclopedia. When you log in, you can pick whether you want to be connected to the primary school, middle or high school version of the encyclopedia.
Mango Languages is a great resource for if you are interested in learning a new language or improving their English skills, and there are over 70 languages to choose from. Note: If you are interested in language learning for young children, check out the Little Pim videos available on Kanopy.
Homework and Learning
Junior Nonfiction titles are informational books based on real facts, people, and events. The collections are divided into topics to help you find what you are interested in.
Watch
Kanopy Kids. Stream free kids TV shows and movies on any device with Kanopy Kids!
Hoopla. Share stories with your young children using Hoopla Kids eBooks.