Activity TV - Features free step-by-step video instructions with printables for a wide array of fun activities for children, including crafts, cooking, puppets, science, and more.
Familyfun.com
Free Kids Crafts
Kinderart
National Association for the Education of Young Children
PBS Parents
Preschool Education
Preschool Express - Preschool activities and ideas for parents and teachers.
Think College - Follow the link to College is Possible, a resource guide for parents, students, and teachers about preparing for, choosing, and paying for college.
Zero to Three - A guide for families of children birth to age three. The site includes parenting, health, learning, and fun. Sponsored by the National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families.
Born Learning
Early Learning Reading Tips
Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library
Meet the Creators of PBS SUPER WHY
Al-Anon/Alateen - Al-Anon’s purpose is to help the families and friends of alcoholics. Alateen is a recovery program for young people. These programs of recovery are adopted from Alcoholics Anonymous and are not affiliated with any other organization or outside entity.
American Academy of Pediatrics
Baby Place - Information about pregnancy, babies, baby products and parenting babies and toddlers.
Better Baby Care - Information to help you locate safe and quality care for babies and toddlers.
Dr. Michael Fenichel’s Teaching Tools
Facts for Families - Concise and up-to-date information on issues that affect children, teenagers, and their families from the AACAP (American Academy of Child and Adolesent Psychiatry)
Go Driver - Encourage teens to take the practice driving test at this site so they can find out what they know about driving and what they need to know. Also included are tips on car purchase, insurance, maintenance, and repair.
Healthy Child Online
Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Washington
iParenting.com: Internet Communities for Parents
Keep Kids Healthy
National Association for the Education of Young Children
National Parent Information Network - Parenting information located in a virtual library, question and answer service and an email discussion list for parents. A project funded by ERIC system of the U.S. Department of Education.
Northwest Baby and Child
Parent News
Parent Watch
Parenthood.com - An extensive list of web sites for virtually every topic related to pregnancy, families and raising children.
Parenting Matters
Parenting Today's Teen - Information, Insight and Support for Parents of Teens.
Parents Helping Parents - A site with information and support groups for parents of special needs children.
Parents Journal
Parent's Place - The Parenting Resource Center on the Web. General information for parents and parents to be. Includes chats, recipes, and book reviews.
Positive Parenting
Preemie Parenting Resources
Pregnancy Resource Center, Providence St. Peter Hospital, Olympia
Twins Today
Zero to Three - A guide for families of children birth to age three. The site includes parenting, health, learning, and fun. Sponsored by the National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families.
Kids TRL Booklists
Reading Rockets - Teaching kids to read and helping those who struggle
Teaching Books - The comprehensive site offers useful links -- original multimedia information about authors, tour schedules, reading guides, and more arcane bits.
Teen TRL Booklists
In the Mix - Reality TV for teens explores issues affecting teens’ lives. Follow the Educators’ link to lesson plans and discussion guides.
Screen-It - Parent-oriented reviews of popular movies, music, and videos.
Child and Family WebGuide
Great Web Sites for Kids - The Association for Library Service to Children’s comprehensive index to web pages of interest to children. It has a great section for parents and teachers. All sites have age categories labeled.
Timberland Internet Resources - Filtered Search Engines
American Academy of Pediatrics - AAP’s web page includes information on children’s health current news stories, general health and development, preventative measures and specific diseases.
Bicycle/In-Line Skating/Skateboarding Safety - Prevention - Parents will find information about helmets and pads, road rules, preferred ways to fall, and other tips to enhance safety.
Change Your Mind - One out of five teens may experience some type of mental health problem in any given year. Sponsored by the American Psychological Association, this site includes awareness information at the Triggers and Signs link.
Children’s Hospital - Children’s Hospital is an excellent resource for online brochures on topics in general health questions, water safety, nutrition, child safety seats, immunizations and special health concerns.
Food For Tots
Keep Kids Healthy
Kid's Health - Physical and emotional health information for kids and parents - Parenting tips.
LD Online - A very comprehensive guide to learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and children.
Pregnancy Resource Center, Providence St. Peter Hospital, Olympia - A list of resources for pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, childbirth, labor and new parents. The site includes general information and local resources.
Zero to Three - A guide for families of children birth to age three. The site includes parenting, health, learning, and fun. Sponsored by the National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families.
Children’s Hospital - Children’s Hospital is an excellent resource for online brochures on topics in general health questions, water safety, nutrition, child safety seats, immunizations and special health concerns.
Connect! Children and Books - A Timberland Regional Library program that brings books to youth program locations.
Experience Music Project - Looking for a cool place to bring teens? EMP is an interactive museum of music located at the Seattle Center.
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies - Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Washington State (HMHB) helps families in Washington to access information they need, from pre-pregnancy planning through childhood. Our 1-800 operators are available Monday - Thursday 8am to 5:30pm, and Friday 8am to 5pm.
Northwest Baby and Child Online - This online Northwest Baby and Child include features and monthly events and classes for western Washington. Look for print copies at your library.
Places to Go, Things to Do - Timberland Regional Library’s list of local activities for families and kids of all ages.
Pregnancy Resource Center, Providence St. Peter Hospital, Olympia - A list of resources for pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, childbirth, labor and new parents. The site includes general information and local resources.
The Family Support Center - Olympia - A community resource center offering a variety of information to families, children and child care providers. The agencies included on the site are Child Care Action Council, Child Care Provider Training, Child Care Resource and Referral, YMCA Child Care, Job Search Network, Thurston County Volunteer Legal Clinic, Parent Education Clearinghouse, Olympia Child Care Center, Junior League of Olympia, Crisis Clinic, Emergency Shelter Network, Family Resource Specialist, South Sound Association for the Education of Young Children, Thurston County Health Department.
Timberland Library Events
TOGETHER! - Is a Youth Violence, Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Prevention organization serving the residents of Thurston County, Washington. This site offers local and national resources for teens and adults. Follow the link to the “Parent Resources Guide,” a directory of Thurston County agencies and services.
Exploring Mathematics Everyday With Your Child
Exploring Science Everyday With Your Child
How Do Young Children Learn?
Open-Ended Questions and Why They’re Important
Parents: Reading and Talking With Your Preschooler
Parents: Reading and Talking With Your Toddler
Professionals: Exploring Language and Literacy Everyday With Children
Professionals: Exploring Science Everyday With Children
Professionals: Exploring the Senses Everyday With Children
Professionals: Infant and Toddler Development
The Importance of Rhythm and Rhyme
The Power of Picture Book Reading
JumpStart Toddler Town - Visit Toddler Town, where you can Paint a picture, play Puzzle Pals or pop bubbles at Tub Time. Tub Time requires Shockwave.
Lil’Fingers - Spell your name with blocks, play a matching game, make a funny face, print a fun coloring sheet. Some games require Java.
Mister Rogers’ Build a Neighborhood - Design your own construction site, house, farm or neighborhood of make believe.
Sesame Street Workshop - All your favorite Sesame Street characters bring you games, stories, Elmo’s world, art, music and fun.
Thomas and Friends - Visit the Island of Sodor and play a game with Thomas and Friends.
Phone: (860) 695-6300