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Resources for Kids

Hornsby Shire libraries have lots of great resources and services for kids.

1000 Books Before School
The 1000 Books Before School program is an early literacy program designed to build important literacy skills prior to starting school.

Summer Reading Club
The Summer Reading Club is a free program run by Hornsby Shire Libraries designed to encourage children to read and explore the amazing world of books over the summer school holidays in December and January.

Beanstack
Beanstack is the online gateway to Hornsby Library's reading programs, including the 1000 Books Before School and Summer Reading programs.

Holiday Activities
Hornsby Shire Libraries run special activities during school holidays. Details of these events are provided on the Library Events webpage prior to each school holiday period.

Internet access
Available at all Library branches.

Junior Fiction Series Genre List
Use this list to broaden your reading habits. Browse junior fiction series by genre.

Launchpads, Discovery Boxes and VOX Books
Discover a new learning adventure at Hornsby Library with three stimulating and exciting collections introduced for kids.

eBooks for Young Readers
The Kids and Youth eReading Room is a section of Hornsby Shire Library’s existing OverDrive website that displays eBook and eAudiobook content for children and young adults. View our online guide for help getting started with OverDrive/Libby.

Story Box Library
See and hear your favourite stories come to life read by Nick Cave, Justine Clarke, Eddie Perfect, Kate Ritchie, Andrew Hansen, Missy Higgins, Shane Jacobson and many more. View our online guide for help getting started with Story Box Library.

Premier's Reading Challenge
The Premier's Reading Challenge is open to children in years K-9.

Preschool Storytime sessions
Storytime sessions are designed for children aged 0-5 years. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and simple craft activities.

Keep your children safe online
Learn more about keeping your children safe online.

Kids Online Counselling Helplink
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free, 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

Cyberbullying
This government website contains information on reporting, talking about and stopping cyberbullying.