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Kids and Teens

Books, Websites and More.

Homework Help

Start here for your online research and homework help!

An extensive collection of Web sites that can help you with a wide range of subjects you may be researching for school assignments.

Books for Fun

By way of Book Sense, a list of children's books that are flying off the shelves.

Web sites that talk about books for kids and teens.

Check out the Up North Digital Collection for Kids and Teens!

UpNorth Digital Collection logo with State of Michigan and Pine Tree

Check out the Children's Catalog at the BVDL!

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Check out our online story hour with Marvin T. Moose and your Lovable Librarians at the BVDL's Youtube Channel!

Online Story Hour with our Lovable Librarians infographic

Or check out the story hours on the BVDL's Facebook page!


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Mental Health Resources for Children

 This list was compiled by the Library of Michigan
 
Resources & Activities

Developmental Trauma, Children and Family Mental Health, and more resources from Beacon House Therapeutic Services (UK).

ACES Too High Resources on adverse childhood experiences. 


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Take the “Cat in the Hat” Reading Challenge at the Betsie Valley District Library!
Miss Lynn, Cat in the Hat, Grinch and Marvin T. Moose are excited to read Dr. Seuss favorites at the Library! So, Hip Hip Hooray! Let's celebrate Cat in the Hat and you today! We are challenging all of you to take the Betsie Valley District Library “Cat in the Hat” March Reading Challenge! We are challenging preschoolers to 3rd Grade to read ten books through April and 4th grade and up read up to 3 chapter books through April! Parents, you can read with your little one to participate! Completing the challenge, you will receive your certificate, bookmark, pencil, crafts and a book bag! Stop into the Library to pick up your reading log today!
Come to the “Cat in the Hat Celebration” Story Hour on March 29, 2025 at 1PM! We’ll enjoy favorite Dr. Seuss stories, crafts, and goodies!

Cat in the Hat Reading Challenge and Story Hour flyer with a picture of Librarian Assistant Lynn Ufer seated at a table with stuffed animals and books

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