The Children's Department is located on the lower level of the Central Library. It houses a wonderful collection of books, videos, audio cassettes, compact discs, cd roms, braille books, story kits, a special collection (focusing on and about children) and a french collection. The lighthouse, modelled after the one in Port Credit, and a colourful mural are the focal points of the area.

The Department serves a variety of users, including children, parents, grandparents, teachers, daycare providers, homeschoolers and researchers. Some of the resources available are...

CD ROMs
A limited selection of CD Roms are available to sample in the Children's Department. Users can sign up for a half an hour per day and borrow a head set at the Reference Desk. A wider selection of CD ROMS are available for home use.

Internet Workstations
Internet is available for use in the Children's Department by children and their caregivers. Users can sign up for half an hour per day. Children can explore, do activities and look for homework help on the internet.

Listening Stations - For Audio Cassettes and Compact Discs
Listen to music or stories of your choice on either cd or audio cassette. Just borrow a head set from the reference desk.

Special Collection - Children and Literature
A collection for anyone who is working with or learning about children. It's focus is on reading, children's literature, authors, literary criticism, learning activities, programs, magazines and more.

Hot Spot Corners
There are two hot spot corners, for younger and older children, in our department. They display a changing collection of books that are popular and frequently asked for.

Contact Information
Children's Department
301 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W.
Mississauga, ON L5B 3Y3
905-615-3500 x3512
library.children@mississauga.ca