Children and young people – useful websites

Britannica encyclopedia

Britannica encyclopedia

Online encyclopedia for different age groups.

You can also use Britannica from home on our E-library.

Books and homework

Children's library – good reads

Go to our recommended books, write a review and win a prize!

E-library catalogue

Check our catalogue to find the books you need and reserve them online using your library card and PIN. Ask staff at the desk if you do not know your PIN.

Achuka

What's happening in the world of children's books, reviews and interviews.

Children's library – homework help

Recommended homework websites, listed by subject.

BBC Schools

Learn through games for different age groups, from pre-school to secondary.

General websites

Yahoo! Kids

Web guide for kids.

Ask Kids

News, games and study help.

Google

Quick and easy way to search the web.

Show me

Virtual museum with interesting stuff from museums and galleries in the UK.

Fun and games

Neopets

Create your own pet and look after them.

Yahoo games

Play online or read reviews of video games.

Kids domain

Lots of games for different ages.

Jokes

Jokes for kids in categories.

TV and music

Top 10 films

Latest films to rent from our libraries.

CBeebies

BBC site for young children, with Bob the Builder and Postman Pat.

CBBC

Tracy Beaker, Blue Peter and more favourite BBC characters and shows.

CITV

All your favourite shows, from Curious George to SpongeBob SquarePants.

Nickelodeon

Games to play with a parent or on your own.

Disney

Winnie-the-Pooh and other Disney characters, films and more.

Cartoon Network

Activities featuring cartoon characters, from Ben 10 to Scooby-Doo.

MaMaMedia

Interactive games, puzzles and quizzes.

Kidzworld

For kids aged 9 to 14, includes games, puzzles, information and chat.

Smash hits

The latest on pop music.

Advice and help

CBBC Stay safe

Test your Internet safety knowledge with Hacker and help the Horrible Histories gang stay safe online. Includes a quiz.

Young people

Youth clubs and events, help with bullying, sexual health and pregnancy, young carers and more.

Connexions 360

Information for young people in East Sussex about health, education, work and travel, and things to do.

Way 4 You (W4Y)

Lots of useful local information for young people from Wealden District Council and partners.

The Site.org

Factsheets and articles on key issues facing young people including relationships, drinking, drugs, work, money and health.

Childline

Having problems and need someone to talk to? Childline is a free and confidential 24-hour helpline for children and young people in the UK.

Miss Dorothy

Read the next chapter in Dot's adventure.

Netmums

A unique local network for Mums (or Dads), offering a wealth of information on both a national and local level.

Parentline

Parentline – the leading national charity providing help and support to anyone caring for children.

BabyCentre

Pregnancy and parenting website.

National Childbirth Trust

National Childbirth Trust – all the help you need to decide between the countless choices facing new parents.

Pre-school childcare and early years

Childcare links in East Sussex.

GOSH – Great Ormond Street Hospital

Over 400 information sheets on conditions, treatments and medications written by Great Ormond Street Hospital medical staff.