Online Resources for Kids
World Book Online
- Activity Centre - thousands of low-cost crafts & activities for all levels of crafting from basic beginners to advance.
- Early Learning - Grades PreK+,resources to build vocabulary, comprehension, phonics, and reading fluency
- Kids - Grades K+, fun activities, hands-on science projects and age-appropriate articles
- Student - Grades 5+, articles include multimedia and related resource to support cross-curricular studies.
- Timelines - Grades 5+, advance research and critical thinking skill prepares students for continued growth.
Books and Reading Resources
LOTE Online for Kids - online storybooks in World Languages together with English Translations. "Download the LOTE4kids App today."
Novelist K-8 Plus - suggested read-a-likes and authors for kids and teens
Maps and World Information
Global Road Warrior - Maps and cultural information
A to Z Maps Online - Wonderful site for every type of map needed for school, travel or fun.
A to Z World Travel - Travel the world from the comfort of your home.
A to Z World Food - Recipes and food culture from around the world.
Research & Information
Gale in Context: Elementary - Excellent online project helper. Fully digitized copies of books, magazines and newspapers.
Primary Search - Full text for more than 70 popular magazines for elementary school research.
Fun Stuff
TVO Kids games and learning online
Discover the best Canadian Shows, stories & more for kids
Prodigy: Online math game geared to curriculum learning
Cool Math Online Games and Learning
Fun Brain! Learning games for all ages
Science Bob and his experiments!
Grand Valley Public Library
4 Amaranth St. East,
Grand Valley, ON L9W 5L2
Phone: 519-928-5622
Fax: 519-928-2586
Library Hours
Monday 10am-6pm
Tuesday 10am-8pm
Wednesday 10am-8pm
Thursday 10am-8pm
Friday 10am-6pm
Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 12pm-4pm (closed July & August)
Closed on all Holiday Weekends
Contact us
Grand Valley and District Community Centre
90 Main Street North
Grand Valley, ON L9W 5S7
Phone: 519-928-2830
E-mail for bookings or rentals: booking@townofgrandvallley.ca
James Allen, Facilities Manager
E-Mail: jallen@townofgrandvalley.ca
GVPL Staff
Joanne Stevenson - CEO
Sarah McTaggart - Program Coordinator
Front Desk -Interlibrary loans, general inquiries and front desk
Please contact us with any reference question, book requests, program questions or any concerns you may have.