Online Resources for Kids
Online Resources - 24/7 available anytime anywhere
Online databases are available to those with a Grand Valley Public Library card. Click on the link to each database and enter membership Card Number (Patron ID) when prompted to do so.
Community Storytime Reads
Listen along with us as a prominent community member or business owner in Grand Valley, reads a story aloud to you. Feel connected within our community as we share in this timeless tradition of reading a story together, and lead you throughout the community familiarizing you/your family with our town and resources. Watch them here!
Check out all of our virtual online Programs!
There are Playlists for all ages; Storytime, Crafts, Baby & Toddler Time, Music Videos, Helpful Tutorials etc. Be sure to go through all the categories to find the one most suitable for your needs. Watch them here!
Search the Grand Valley Library Catalogue
Tutorial: How to log in, search and place a hold in the library catalogue
World Book Online
- Activity Centre - thousands of low-cost crafts & activities for all levels of crafting from basic beginners to advance.
- Early Learning - Grades PreK+,resources to build vocabulary, comprehension, phonics, and reading fluency
- Kids - Grades K+, fun activities, hands-on science projects and age-appropriate articles
- Student - Grades 5+, articles include multimedia and related resource to support cross-curricular studies.
- Timelines - Grades 5+, advance research and critical thinking skill prepares students for continued growth.
Books and Reading Resources
Overdrive (Ontario Library Service Download Centre) or use the Libby App for eBook or eAudio for your phone, tablet or computer
Cantook - French eBooks and eAudiobooks
LOTE Online for Kids - online storybooks in World Languages together with English Translations. "Download the LOTE4kids App today."
Novelist K-8 Plus - suggested read-a-likes and authors for kids and teens
Maps and World Information
Global Road Warrior - Maps and cultural information
A to Z Maps Online - Wonderful site for every type of map needed for school, travel or fun.
A to Z World Travel - Travel the world from the comfort of your home.
A to Z World Food - Recipes and food culture from around the world.
Research & Information
Gale in Context: Elementary - Excellent online project helper. Fully digitized copies of books, magazines and newspapers.
Primary Search - Full text for more than 70 popular magazines for elementary school research.
Fun Stuff
TVO Kids games and learning online
Discover the best Canadian Shows, stories & more for kids
Prodigy: Online math game geared to curriculum learning
Cool Math Online Games and Learning
Fun Brain! Learning games for all ages
Science Bob and his experiments!
Grand Valley Public Library
4 Amaranth St. East,
Grand Valley, ON L9W 5L2
Phone: 519-928-5622
Fax: 519-928-2586
Library Hours
Monday 10am-6pm
Tuesday 10am-8pm
Wednesday 10am-8pm
Thursday 10am-8pm
Friday 10am-6pm
Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 12pm-4pm (closed July & August)
Closed on all Holiday Weekends
GVPL Staff
Joanne Stevenson - CEO
Sarah McTaggart - Program Coordinator
Front Desk -Interlibrary loans, general inquiries and front desk
Please contact us with any reference question, book requests, program questions or any concerns you may have.