Children

Story Time

Join us each week for stories, songs, and movement activities that inspire a love of reading and help build early literacy skills. We offer special storytimes designed especially for babies, families, and children who love to explore STEAM concepts through fun, hands-on learning.

TumbleBookLibrary is a collection of animated, talking picture books, featuring fiction, nonfiction, and foreign language titles for young readers. Many books include quizzes and book reports to help reinforce reading comprehension and support learning. Available anytime, TumbleBooks makes it easy to enjoy stories wherever you are—just click the logo above to start reading!

TumbleMath is a collection of animated, talking storybooks that help students explore and strengthen basic math concepts in a fun and engaging way. Stories are paired with math activities and resources that reinforce learning and build problem-solving skills. Available anytime, TumbleMath makes it easy to practice math wherever you are. Just click the logo above to get started!

The New Worlds Reading Program is a FREE state-wide program that delivers books and literacy resources straight to the home, powered by the University of Florida’s Lastinger Center for Learning, in partnership with Scholastic.

Homework Help

Need help with homework or studying for a test? West Florida Public Libraries offers a variety of online databases and learning resources to help you succeed.

Databases

• High School Students
• Middle School Students
• Elementary School Students

English

• Dictionary
• Encyclopedia
• Grammar

Math

• Math Help
• TumbleMath

Science

• Periodic Table of Elements
• Animals | National Geographic Kids
• Have Fun Exploring Our Planet With BBC Earth Kids | BBC Earth

Social Science

• Facts about the U.S.A.
• History Project Ideas
• History | National Geographic Kids

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation's children's literacy program, Storyline Online, streams creatively produced read-alouds featuring celebrated actors. It is available from home or at your library.

Beanstack is a free app that lets you join library reading challenges, log your reading, earn badges, and celebrate your progress, all with your library card. Families with newborns, infants, and toddlers can also participate in our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge. Log the books you share with your little one, reach reading milestones, and earn prizes along the way. Click the image above to get started!