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Common Sense Media provides reviews, by parents and children, of books, films, television shows, video games, apps, websites, podcasts, and YouTube channels. 

Access to over 30,000 free movies, documentaries, and kid favorites. Set-up an account using your Merrimac Public Library card. Limit of 20 Play Credits per month, and 10 Great Courses or Kid Series favorites.

Kanopy Kids is Kanopy Streaming Service’s curated collection of movies and TV series for children, with a focus on ages 2-8. This service is accessable you’re your Merrimac Public Library card. While in the Kanopy Kids section, you’ll only see content that’s age-appropriate and allows unlimited viewing. You can access it by clicking Kids in the top-right corner of the Kanopy homepage. Or, in the mobile app, tap More at the bottom of the screen then Go to Kanopy Kids.

Children can experience authors and illustrators reading their works through KidLit TV’s free Read Out Loud program, which includes an array of titles featuring diverse people and cultures. Find more read-alouds, plus  podcasts, activity ideas, book trailers, and more at their award-winning website.

The Libby app allows patrons to borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from your local library for free! You’ll find the same great titles from your library in a modern, easy-to-use app. Plus, you can enjoy offline reading, Apple Carplay and Android Auto support, push notifications, and more. Libby is the newer library reading app by OverDrive, loved by millions of readers worldwide!

The MVLC Mobile app makes it quick and easy to access the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium on the go! Search the MVLC catalog, download items, manage your account, and access electronic resources with your mobile device.

A graphic novel review website including titles for children, teens and adults.

The Children’s Book Review is a free online resource featuring a wide range of content from board books to young adult novels and aims to connect readers with the best new and noteworthy children’s literature through thoughtful evaluations and curated recommendations.

YABC is one of the largest professional book recommendation sites targeted towards kids. You can read book reviews by our staff or write your own!

Search 4,000+ books, audiobooks, and films from YALSA’s book awards and book lists teens from 12 to 18 years of age.