OPS Library Update

Resources, Read Alouds and Library Related Programs

Online Learning Resources

Hi, this OPS Library Update newsletter is intended to provide you with some our library's online reading resources. It contains OPS online book resources, Oradell Public Library online resources, and featured read alouds from authors and illustrators. If you have any questions or require any further assistance locating a book or read aloud, please don't hesitate to contact me using the contact link at the bottom of the newsletter.


Thanks and stay safe!


Eric Mangol
OPS Librarian

OPS Library Online Resources

We have a number of online eBook resources available 24/7 to OPS students. Here are a few of the resources with the log-in information needed to access them.

The Read Aloud

The Read Aloud is a weekly online newsletter from the OPS Library Media Center that compiles great live and on-demand author video read alouds. So do yourself a favor and enjoy a good read aloud today!

Oradell Public Library Resources

BCCLS

Can't find the book you are looking for in the OPS Library? Try BCCLS, which allows you to locate and request books from 77 public libraries in Bergen, Hudson, Passaic, and Essex counties.

Free eBook Libraries

Shelf Stuff

Harper Collins' Shelf Stuff website is a great book resource, because it allows you to read excerpts and descriptions of middle grade books, play book-related games, take book quizzes and watch book videos. The website's blog also has interesting author interviews and links to booklists for various age groups.

Online Author Hubs

Making Space

Making Space is a video series in which children's author/illustrator Christian Robinson invites anyone, big or small, to join in making something together. Christian believes creativity has the power to heal, that everyone has that creative spark, and is hopeful that these videos will help you explore yours. Join Christian to make space for fun, make space for creativity, and make space together.

Seymour Simon Reads Aloud

Seymour Simon is the author of over 300 highly acclaimed science books, more than seventy-five of which have been named Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). Watch as Mr. Simon reads aloud from many of his outstanding books.

Featured Online Weekly Read Alouds

Disney Storytime With...

A host of celebrities from Disney films and TV shows read aloud children's stories from Disney Publishing. Enjoy Storytime With...

Barnes & Noble Virtual Storytime

Barnes & Noble Virtual Storytime features read alouds from your favorite authors, special guests, and more! Find favorite storytime titles and activity sheets at: BN.com/storytime.

On-Demand Online Read Alouds

The Fable Cottage

The Fable Cottage creates new versions of traditional tales especially for language learners, teachers, and anyone who enjoys a nice story. Each story is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and German with both audio and video options available.

Book Recommendation Tools

bookji

Bookji matches children to books based on their interests and friends. It provides personalized recommendations, allows you to search by emoji, and builds community around books. Check it out.

KiBooka

Looking for a book by an author of Korean ancestry? Well look further than Kibooka.com, a website created by bestselling author Linda Sue Park that will help you located authors of Korean ancestry and link you to their websites for more information on their books.

A Book and a Hug

A Book and a Hug is a great tool for locating books that match your reader personality type. You can search for books by type, authors, award winners, and even read alikes. You can also write reviews and see what books have been recommended on an interactive reading map of the world.

Other Cool Stuff!

About Us:

At Oradell Public School we are a community of readers, and the Library Media Center is committed to supporting each and every member of that community. Whether you read for fun, to learn, to explore, or to dream, we are here to help, encourage and support your reading goals. So whenever you crave a good book, feed your need to read by paying us a visit!