Westfield Athenaeum Library
Internet Safety
Keeping Kids Safe Online - Links to sites about Internet Safety for children and parents
Dan Paquette, chief librarian for the Boys and Girls Library, and Anna Mickelsen, former reference librarian, created a presentation which explains various websites that are popular with children and young adults and what concerns and actions might be appropriate.
Follow these links for important tips on keeping your kids safe while they're using the Internet.
http://www.safekids.com - aimed at kids and teens, lots of tips for parents on Internet safety and video games
http://www.netsmartz.org/ - good activities for teaching Internet safety
http://www.cyberangels.org/ - a "cyber neighborhood watch" organization
Public Use Computers
The Boys and Girls Library has six public computers where patrons age 12 and under can access the Internet and utilize word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.
Patrons must present a valid library card, with fines of less than $10 and no overdue items to use the computer. Patrons who do not have their library card with them will not be able to use the computers.
The time limit is one hour per day. Our computers are not filtered and we encourage caregivers to supervise their child's computer use in the library.
Quote of the Month
You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.
-- Dr. Seuss
