LibGuides: Early Childhood Education: Children's Literature (ECE 152)

Book Discovery

NoveList K-8 Plus
Book recommendations specifically for young readers, including pre-kindergarten. Can filter by age group & genre.

PLEASE NOTE: NoveList entries link to the MaineCat statewide library catalog, for locating print copies to borrow.

Borrowing Books (print)

MaineCat
Statewide library catalog. May place requests in MaineCat to have books shipped to KVCC (see video, below).
Waterville Public Library
Walk-in borrowing available; requires KVCC ID card.
Public Libraries in Maine
Searchable by town and county.
Maine Reciprocal Borrowing Program
Allows patrons from participating libraries to visit other libraries in the program and check out books in person.

PLEASE NOTE: In addition to libraries in the Maine Reciprocal Borrowing Program, walk-in borrowing is also available to KVCC students, faculty, and staff at the following locations: Waterville Public Library, Colby College Libraries, MaineGeneral Hospital Library, Thomas College Library.

Borrowing Books (digital)

Maine State Library - Apply for Library Card
Apply online & have access to the Cloud Library (aka "Download Library") at Maine State Library.
Cloud/Download Library eBooks
Ebook collection which includes children's literature. Available through Maine State Library and other participating libraries; library card required (above).

Contact the Librarians

Email the librarian at: kvcclibrary@mainecc.edu. You may expect a reply during regular business hours, M-F 8:00-4:00.