GRRL offers a wide range of materials and services for the benefit of children.

Animated Talking Picture Books

Show young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love! TumbleBooks is a collection of animated talking picture books now available through GRRL online. TumbleBooks takes existing picture books, add animation, sound, music and narration, and produces an electronic picture book kids can read or listen to from any computer -- at home or at the library.

Kids and parents will find high quality recordings of popular books, including classic fairy tales. The read-along stories combine large print with narration, so kids can see the text and listen as the highlighted sections are read aloud. New titles are being added all the time, so kids will never tire of visiting. TumbleBooks also includes a language learning section with a selection of books in Spanish and French, and enrichment activities to keep reading and learning fun.

Homework Helpers

InfoTrac Kids Edition - This periodical database is designed for elementary school students, with easy access to full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Kids InfoBits - Designed for elementary school students grades K-5, this database has articles from magazines, newspapers, and reference books on animals, famous people, science, countries and states, and more.