A Lifetime of Learning and Imagining
The Edgewater Free Public Library’s Juvenile Department represents the “heartbeat” of the century-old institution. The children’s department encompasses a broad array of literature, devices, media and gaming.
With weekly Pre-K and Toddler Storytimes, Guitar Lessons, Chess Club, Arts & Crafts initiatives, special events, Xbox gaming and so much more, there is always something going on in the EFPL Children’s Room.
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Great Database Resources for Kids

NoveList K-8
This tool is designed for students in grades K-8 and offers reading lists, searchable lists of award-winning titles, series coverage, curriculum support, and the ability to search for books by a variety of criteria including Lexile scores, subject, author, popularity, and more.
Access to this database is provided by the New Jersey State Library.

Primary Search
This resource includes the full text of popular elementary school magazines, children’s dictionary entries, and more. The reading level of all included full-text articles is indicated.
Access to this database is provided by the New Jersey State Library.

World Book
The World Book web site offers an encyclopedia, dictionary, atlas, homework help, study aids, and curriculum guides.

Power of STEAM
The purpose of the Bridge Runner program is to provide Edgewater’s students with a unique, carefully curated educational platform that teaches them to be “creators” of objects and technology as opposed to being “passive consumers.”