Library Online Resources

Books on the Web »

Take a look at the amazing world of books online. Check out some of our favorite links when you're looking for stories on the web.

Early World of Learning - for Preschoolers and Children »

Welcome to reading, read-alouds and read-alongs for kids at all reading levels. Classic stories are also available at the story corner. Use this database to help young learners build vocabulary and reading fluency.

Junior Edition - K12 »

Want to learn more about storytelling? Find periodicals and articles all about storytelling with this resource.

OCLS Podcasts & RSS »

Kids, enjoy listening to our storytellers share their favorite tales. Teens, listen to upcoming program information and highlights of some of the many great activities the Library has for teens.

Storytelling - OCLS Videos »

Watch new stories! Sit in on a story by one of our very own OCLS storytellers.

TumbleBook Library - eContent for eKids »

Read along with these favored children's story books. Available in English and Spanish.

TumbleBookCloud - eContent for Middle School Students and Older »

TumbleBookCloud is an online collection of read-alongs, e-books, graphic novels, audio books and educational videos for older elementary, middle school and high school students. Imagine, reading Romeo and Juliet, then watching a performance in the Globe Theatre, travelling back to King Arthur's court in a graphic novel all before hitching a ride on a pilot whale off the coast of Hawaii with National Geographic. It's all possible with TumbleBookCloud!

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ICDL- Free Books for Children - International Children's
Digital Library

The International Children's Digital Library brings a worldwide collection of free children's books to the iPad.
iTunes | Website

StoryKit

Create your own electronic storybook. This free app allows you to write, illustrate and record sound effects for a story of your very own.
iTunes | Website

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Library Materials

Books for Storytelling »

Find great stories to tell and retell. Spend some time with these books and learn about the ancient tradition of storytelling.

Cuentame un Cuento Reading List »

Bilingual reading fun! Check out these books recommended by our OCLS Cuentame un Cuento storytellers.

Juvenile Story Collection »

Take a peek at our story collection for kids. There's something for everyone!

Multicultural Tales »

Books bring cultural stories to life. Visit faraway lands with stories from around the world.

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Websites

Digital Booktalk »

Check it out! Teens just like you are making their own digital booktalks. Could you be the next Digital Booktalk star?

Storyline Online »

Storyline Online is an innovative website featuring well-known actors reading quality children's picture books aloud.

Storytelling Workshop with Gerald Fierst »

Get to know storyteller Gerald Fierst. Share in the magic of creating and telling stories with our voices and bodies through this online workshop brought to you by Scholastic Teaching Resources.

Youthful Voices: Resources »

Explore these storytelling resources from the Florida Storytelling Association, an organization that's expanding the art of storytelling.

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