Destiny Library Catalog - Search for books in our library by title, author, series, keyword, or subject.  Use the call number to locate the book on the shelf.  Ask for help if you need to!

FollettShelf eBooks - Search for ebooks you can read on your iPad or on a computer.  You will need to log in with your district username and password (this is the same username and password you use for the Destiny Quest and BryteWave apps).  If you don't know it, ask your classroom teacher or Mrs. Wesolek.

 

• Tips to help you find a 'Just Right' book - Use these strategies to decide if the book you want to read will be too easy, too hard, or just right for you

 

 

Anderson County Library - There are 9 branches of the county library, including one in Williamston.  It is open during the evening, on weekends, and over the summer even when our school library is closed.  Find books to read for fun or visit the library to use their computers for research.

Spaghetti Book Club - Book reviews for kids, written by other kids.  You can create an account and write your own!

BiblioNasium - Book review and reading community for students, parents, teachers, and librarians 

Harper Collins Kids - Games, contests, and spotlights on authors and illustrators

Storyline Online - Streaming videos of famous people reading children's books 

International Children's Digital Library - Free digital books from around the world for kids

South Carolina Picture Book Award - Find out about the 20 books nominated each year for the SCPBA

South Carolina Children's Book Award - Discover the 20 books nominated each year for the SCCBA

 

NoveList K-8 Plus - Discover books that are similar to ones you have already read and enjoyed.  Use the search box below to start searching right now!  (You will need the DISCUS username and password to access this from home)

 

 

DISCUS Kids - South Carolina's virtual library is one of the best places to do your research for school or for your personal interests.  There are many databases you can choose from to find things like encyclopedia articles, magazine articles, videos, images, and biographies.  If you are using DISCUS at home, you need the username and and password from Mrs. Wesolek (it is different from your district username and password).

KidRex - A kid-safe search engine powered by Google

Kidtopia - This kid-safe search engine will give you only results that have been approved by educators so you know they are reliable sources

Carnegie Cyber Academy - Online safety information to help train tomorrow's heroes to fight cyber villains!

• Searching for Resources - How do you choose the right place to start your search, and how do you form a good search to get useful results?
• Evaluating the Information - You found some information, but how can you decide if it is credible and worth using?
• Using Web Resources - How are you going to use the information?  How will you make sure you avoid plagiarism?

 

 

National Geographic Kids - Play games and watch videos to explore the world and learn about animals

50 States - Maps and facts about the 50 states of the USA

Kids.gov - A fun place to learn about our government and lots of other topics including history, exercise and healthy eating, jobs, and money

 

 

 

Discovery Kids - Games, videos, and activities about science topics, including dinosaurs, sharks, and space

Bill Nye the Science Guy - Watch videos from episodes of Bill Nye on all kinds of cool science topics!

 

 

 

The Mint - Learn how to earn and save money so you can do the things you love to do

Math is Fun - Games and activities to help you become a math whiz

 

 

 

America's Story - Kid-friendly primary sources about America's history, from the Library of Congress

Ben's Guide - Games and learning adventures to help you learn about the Federal government

Kids in the House - An entertaining way to learn all about the Legislative Branch of the U.S. government

 

 

 

Code.org - Learn to code computer programs and apps

 

 

 

Shelve-It - Do you have the skills to arrange library books in call number order?  Play this game to find out!

 

Flood! - Help save the library books after a flood by playing this keyword matching game