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Internet Access

The children's room has computers that provide access to the Internet for educational and informational purposes. The computers in the children's room are for use by individuals age 15 and younger. No gaming or chatting is permitted. Each individual is permitted one hour of use per day. The library reminds parents and guardians that they have the responsibility to oversee their child's exposure to and use of the Internet. Access to the Internet is governed by the library's Internet Use policy. Library card holders may use their card number to access the Internet. Non-residents may purchase a one-hour guest pass for $1 to access the Internet.

Individuals under the age of 16 must have an "Internet Registration and User Agreement" signed by a parent or legal guardian on file at the library. The Internet Registration and User Agreement form is part of the Internet Use Policy. Although available online, the form must be completed and signed by the parent or legal guardian at the library. Forms are also available in the children's room.

Homework Help

Biography and Famous People Information: Biography.com; Biographical Dictionary
Biology: learn about different animals and the classification system: Animal Diversity Web; enature.com; The Venom Cure
Encyclopedias: Encyclopedia of Chicago; Wikipedia
Geography: 50states.com; Postcards From Buster; National Geographic Kids
History & Government: America's Story from America's Library; Library of Congress: American Memory; Ancient Egypt; Thomas: Legislative Information on the Internet; Congress Votes Database; US Historical Documents
Mathematics: Math League Help Topics; Math.com
Other Cultures and Languages: Yahooligans: Around the World; AFRO-America Kids Zone; French for Beginners; Index to Spanish; Italian for Beginners; World Heritage Tour of Sites
Poetry: Instant Poetry Forms
Science: Astronomy for Kids; Deep Impact Mission (NASA); How Stuff Works; NASA Kids; The Why Files; Yuckiest Site on the Internet (How our bodies work)
Science Projects: All Science Fair Projects; IPL: Science Fair Research Project Guide
General Homework Sites: KidsClick; Kidspace @ The Internet Public Library

Interesting Places to Visit

Museums, and more.: Upper Mississippi Digital Image Archive
Includes hundreds of historical photographs of Galesburg; The Library of Congress; U.S. Museums; International Virtual Library Museum; Museum of Science and Industry; National Gallery of Art Kids/Art Zone
Create your own art at this fun interactive site!; Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame; Museum of Science and Industry

Search Engines Just for Kids

: Ask Jeeves for Kids; Yahooligans!

Have a Question?

Have a question? Please come visit us at the library or call the children's room at 343-6118 during library hours. You can also send questions and comments to us by email.

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Updated December 28, 2007.

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