Park Ridge Public Library’s Children’s Services Department has a number of games and activities to encourage learning through play while at the Library. In addition to the apps or activities on our iPads and computers, we also have physical games patrons can play.
ABCMouse
Accessible on patron computers in the Library is ABCMouse, a learning program covering reading, math, art, music, and more for kids ages 2 to 8. Created by teachers and education experts, ABCMouse has over 10,000 exciting learning activities for children at all academic levels. Activities are also available in Spanish.
LaunchPads
You asked, we listened! Our tablets have moved and are now available to use by request at the Children’s Desk. We’re excited to announce that we now offer Launchpad tablets. Choose from two types: Creative Thinker and Imagination Society.
Launchpads are available for use in the Children’s Room. To borrow one during your visit, please bring your photo ID or CCS library card to the Children’s Desk.
Please note: non-CCS library cards are not accepted for tablet use.
Creative Thinker
Children will stay engaged with learning through interactive activities, storybooks, and games that develop musical interest, explore artistic abilities, expand creative thinking skills, and so much more!
Creative Thinker LaunchPad apps:
- Candyland: The Land of Sweet Adventures
- Coloring Farm Touch to Color
- Duckie Deck Family Photo
- Duckie Deck Trash Toys
- Jungle Jam
- Kapu Bloom Tunes
- Kids Colors
- Kids Painting
- Music
- What Makes Music?
Imagination Society!
Unlock your imagination with this vibrant collection of inspiring activities, colorful stories, and so much more to spark creativity in young dreamers.
Imagination Society LaunchPad apps:
- Dylan’s Dragon
- Find It: Let’s Play Pretend
- Kids Fun Animal Piano Pro
- Magical Rainbow Exercise
- Pango Comics
- Pango Imaginary Car
- Pango Musical March
- Robot Girl
- Searching for Triangles
- Storybook Animations
Games
A limited number of physical games are available to play while in the Children’s Services Department. The games are rotated periodically and include checkers, board games, and card games.
