Montrose Kids - Montrose Regional Library District

There is so much for kids to do at the Montrose Library! Click on the programs below for all the info… and don’t forget to take a look at the cool “Virtual Library.” It is a great place to keep up with programs, watch fun videos, and discover at-home activity ideas.

(970) 249-9656, Option 2 or montroselibrarykids@gmail.com

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The Virtual Library

Continue the library fun at home 24/7 by visiting our Virtual Library!

Clicking on the various images within the scene will take you to story times, games, educational videos, and more!

New links each season!

Click below and enjoy-

ENTER THE VIRTUAL LIBRARY!

Library Resources

Accucut Catalog- Paper diecut shapes available to the public with paper provided by patron and as time allows. Please email montroselibrarykids@gmail.com for our full diecut catalog.
Badge Quest – Read 3 informational books and complete an activity to earn a badge on a variety of subjects! Contact us for more information.
Colorado State Library Book Club Kits – Request through the reference desk a set of books for your next book study. csl.catalog.aspencat.info/
Educators’ Card – Certain materials check out for 8 weeks. Stop by the Ask Here desk for more information.
Kanopy Kids – Kanopy Kids has a diverse selection of educational and entertaining content that range across Movies, TV Series, Animated Storybooks, Live Action, and Animated favorites. kanopy.com/kids
Kits – The kit collection includes a variety of materials of an educational, recreational or special needs nature in various formats. Children, teachers and adults may check these items out for educational purposes and recreational enjoyment.
Learning Express Library – Comprehensive testing database.
Libby – To access eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, & more on your mobile device, download the Libby app.
Mango Languages – Online language learning.
Materials Requests – Request specific materials for upcoming projects, grade and reading levels, topics and more by calling, stopping by the library, or completing a request on the library website. Please allow 48 hours for all requests
Overdrive Kids – An online service for checking out eBooks, eAudioBooks, movies, and magazines on your computer.
Scholastic Bookflix – Thematically paired fiction and nonfiction titles for the early reader.
Scholastic ScienceFlix – interactive STEM learning through hands-on projects, videos, and more.
Scholastic Teachables – Lesson plans and activity sheets for at home learning.
Scholastic TrueFlix – interactive science & social studies learning through ebooks, videos, activities, and more.
Universal Class – Online educational service.
World Book – World Book has given patrons permission to use their online services.
- CLICK HERE and use username: wbsupport and password: distancelearn
- They also recommend: https://www.worldbookonline.com/…/dis…/distance-learning.htm

Community Resources

Colorado Parks and Wildlife – Resource kits available for use by educators. Park rangers have first priority for all educational kits. Call 970-252-6000 for more information.
Colorado State University Extension STEM Program – Check out STEM kits for in person learning. Contact 970-249-3935 for more information. See a list of the kits here.
Ute Indian Museum History Take Out Kits – Contact the Ute Indian Museum (970-249-3098)for more information about their kits.
Friends of the Montrose Library Donation Shelves – Check the donation shelves provided by the Friends of the Library for gently used and donated materials for kids.
Friends of Youth and Nature – An organization dedicated to getting the youth of Western Slope outdoors and learning! Visit their website for informational links, contests, and activities for your kiddo’s outdoor learning needs.
Rocky Mountain PBS Colorado Classroom – Literacy lessons for grades K-3.

KIT COLLECTION

The kit collection includes a variety of materials of an educational, recreational or special needs nature in various formats. Children, teachers and adults may check out these items for educational purposes and recreational enjoyment.

Please come to the Youth Services Department to find out how to check out a kit! Patrons must have a permanent library card in order to check out kits. Kits have a one week checkout with one available renewal. Patrons are responsible for loss or damage.

Animals

GRT Bugs / Insectos
Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog
Animal Tracks / Huellas de Animales
GRT Dinos & Fossils
Dinosaurs
Ocean Animals
Zoo Animals
Lacing Cards: Farm
Lacing Cards: Pets

Art

K-12 Art Prints
My First Stamp Set: Farm
My First Stamp Set: Favorites
My First Stamp Set: Vehicles
GRT Colors / Colores

Community

GRT Community Helpers
GRT Farm Kit
GRT Trash & Recycling / Basura y Reciclaje
Toy Cars with Play Mat
Wooden Town Playset

Engineering

LEGO Travel Kit
Create-A-Chain Reaction
Contraptions
Large Wooden Blocks

Games

Battleship Board Game
Trouble Board Game
Card Games/Juegos de Cartas
Chess Set
No Stress Chess
Rush Hour Traffic Jam Logic Game
Memory Matching Games/Juegos de Memoria
Make Your Own Board Game

Geography & History

U.S. Geography
World Geography

Learning Tablets

Launchpad Level 1: Star Pack
Launchpad Level 1: Jet Pack
Launchpad Level 1: Ray Pack
Launchpad Level 1: Pod Pack
Launchpad Level 1: Sun Pack
Launchpad Level 1: Sky Pack
Launchpad Level 2: Burst Pack
Launchpad Level 2: Flight Pack
Launchpad Level 2: Blast Pack
Compute Pack
Construct Pack
Innovate Pack
Observe Pack
Vision Pack

Literacy

GRT Alphabet Kit
GRT Numbers Kit
Literacy Games for Early Readers
Literacy Games for Independent Readers
English from the Roots Up Flashcards
Letter Construction Set
Number Construction Set
See & Spell
GRT First Words
Jumbo Alphabet Puzzle

Make Believe

LeapFrog Count Along Cash Register
Play Tool Set
Magnetic Dress Up Dolls
GRT Fruits & Veggies

Math

Balance Scale
Math Manipulatives Backpack
Math Games
Telling Time Basics/Fundamentos del Reloj
Money Basics
Rainbow Counting Bears
GRT Baking & Measurement / Horneando y Midiendo
GRT Shapes
Geometric Shape Puzzle

Mindfulness

Rock Balancing
Yoga for Kids/Yoga para Niños
GRT Sensory/Sensorial
GRT Feelings
Learn-A-Lot Avocados

Music

GRT Music / Musica
Ukulele

Outdoor Adventure

Birdwatching Backpack / Mochila de Observación de Aves
Colorado State Park Backpack / Mochila para Parques Estatales de Colorado
Gunnison Gorge Junior Ranger Backpack / La Barranca de Gunnison Mochila de Guardabosques Junior
McInnis Canyons Junior Ranger Backpack / Cañón McInnis Mochila de Guardabosques Junior
Geocaching
Night Sky Viewing
Telescope Backpack
Urban Wildlife Backpack
Dark Sky Meter