New eResources for Elementary Students!

The library has new eResources from World Book Online geared especially for the elementary grades!

• Early Peoples
• Inventions & Discoveries
• Living Green
• Science Power
• Social Studies Power

These digital collections support Gr. 2-6 curriculum - and are fun & easy for kids to use from home.

And for preschoolers to Gr. 1,
try World Book Online's Early World of Learning

• Levelled Readers with related games - makes learning to read fun!
• Fun Facts about Animals, Transportation, Weather, Community Helpers & More
• Concept games

Contact the Library for your Login!

Family Literacy Day Fun - Jan. 28!

Celebrate Family Literacy Day with Stories & Fun at the Library on

 Sat., Jan. 28 at 10:00 am. 

The morning will start with stories from the Read to Every Kid contest - including this year's winning story. Join us for Big Bear Hugs, Rhyming Dust Bunnies, Pete the Pizza, and possibly The Biggest Thing in the Ocean! There will also be games & activities, handouts, prizes, a LEGO corner, and a snack for kids and parents. Attendance is free, but interested families are asked to register with the library (613-269-3326 or merrickville_library@bellnet.ca). You're sure to have a Pinkalicious time!

Family Literacy Day was created by ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation in 1999 to promote the importance of reading and learning together as a family all year round. For more information, visit ABC Canada’s website: www.FamilyLiteracyDay.ca .

Library adds new Travel E-Resource!

The Library has added A to Z World Travel to the collection of online e-resources available from our website! 

A to Z World Travel has up-to-date travel guides to over 150 world cities, plus tourist and culture information on top travel destinations around the globe.  Find information on activities, hotels, restaurants, maps and much more!

Contact the library for your e-resource login!

The Library has eBooks!

Get an e-reader for Christmas?  The Library offers eBooks that you can download to your reader (they also work on iPads!) 
Get an iPod or MP3 Player?  The Library also has eAudiobooks that can be downloaded to most portable devices. 
Contact the library (613-269-3326 or merrickville_library@bellnet.ca ) for your login code.

Go to our eBook/eAudiobook page for more details. 
Or
Go to OverDrive to see what's available.  Tip: Check their "My Help" link to find out how to set up your device.

Note: At this time, Amazon will not allow library eBooks to be downloaded to Kindle devices.