Play & Learn Stations
Young learners can play educational computer games at the library in a safe, interactive and fun learning environment.
About this Service
- Studies show blended learning in early childhood education can increase literacy and improve school readiness.
- Kids and families enjoy safe, quality time together on these computers preloaded with award-winning educational software.
- This is a free service. See below for locations and hours.
- Library card is not required.
- Sign up to use a Play & Learn station at the service desk in the Children's Room.
- Session is limited to 30 minutes if others are waiting. If no one is waiting, you may stay as long as you like.
- The Internet is not accessible on a Play & Learn station.
- Patrons using library services must comply with the Library’s Rules of Conduct and Internet Access & Use Policy.
Early Literacy Stations (Age 2-8)
- Designed for young children
- Over 4,000 learning activities
- Spans all seven curricular areas: math, science & nature, social studies & geography, reading, art & music, writing & computer skills, and reference.
- Available in English, Bilingual Spanish, and Bilingual French.
- Sample titles:
- Giggles Toddler ABCs and 123s
- La Casa de Dora
- Millie’s Math House
- Reader Rabbit
- Sammy’s Science House
- Space and the Universe
- Sesame Street – Learn, Play & Grow
- World of Goo
AfterSchool Edge Stations (Ages 6-12)
- Designed for elementary-age children
- 70+ top-rated educational and multi-cultural titles
- Aligned to academic standards and STEM/STREAM
- Sample titles:
- Animation-Ish
- BBC Science Simulations 2
- Oregon Trail
- Return to Mechania
- Sammy’s Science House
- SpongeBob SquarePants Typing
- World of Goo
Locations & Hours
- Centerville Library: Service is available during regular business hours.
- Woodbourne Library: Service is available during regular business hours.
