LOTE4Kids is excited to announce the launch of a new feature supporting right-to-left (RTL) scripts, used in widely spoken languages such as Arabic, Hebrew, and Persian. Our RTL flipbooks align with the natural reading direction, enhancing comfort, literacy development, and cultural authenticity for a more engaging experience.
Explore them now in Arabic, Dari, Hebrew, Pashto, Persian and Urdu. Enjoy this free service from your local library – just ask for Lote4Kids.
Would you like to impress your friends with your newly learnt skills at cake decorating? With Easter around the corner, now is the perfect time to take on a new challenge and channel your inner artist.
Visit Universal Class, free from your local library, and get all the information you need to become a contender for Bake-Off Super Star this Easter. The Cake Decorating course is absolutely free and teaches you everything you need to know.
This is more than a course-it’s a transformation. It’s about finding the joy in creating something beautiful, embracing your unique style, and sharing your creations with the world. By the end of this course, you won’t just be following recipes; you’ll be confidently crafting your own visions and bringing them to life in stunning, unforgettable cakes.
So contact your local library today and ask about Universal Class and you could blow your friends away with your decorating skills this Easter.
Learn what you want, when you want.
No rigid courses at Transparent Languages Online! Focus on what you care about most, whether you’re just starting out with the alphabet and travel basics or you’re advancing into conversational skills.
100+ languages (and growing!):
Whether it’s Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, or English, if you want it, we’ve (probably) got it.
Customize your learning path:
Complete recommended lessons based on your placement test or choose your own content.
Focus on a specific skill:
Pick any skills-based learning activity, select your desired vocabulary, and instantly launch a custom lesson.
Learn on the go:
Log in on almost any device, including full-feature mobile apps for tablets and iOS and Android™ phones.
This fantastic service is available free from your local library, so if you want to learn the language of love this Valentines – pop in and ask about Transparent Languages Online today.
Spoken by over 13 million people primarily in Greece and Cyprus, Greek is celebrated for its profound influence on Western civilization, particularly in literature, science, and the arts. With a history spanning over 3,000 years, it boasts a unique alphabet and rich linguistic heritage that connects the ancient and modern worlds.
The word “alphabet” comes from the first two letters of the Greek alphabet, alpha (α) and beta (β). The ancient Greek language laid the foundation for many modern writing systems around the world, with written evidence dating back over 3,000 years!
LOTE4Kids is an online database of digital picture books in World languages, allowing kids to enjoy books and learn language through the magic of storytelling. Greek is one of over 67 languages available, so your kids can discover and enjoy this magical language.
Pop into your local library to find out all about this great product from Lote4Kids, free to library users.
As we wave goodbye to the Festive season and welcome in the New Year, we suddenly realise that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. For youngsters, love is all-encompassing and felt oh so keenly – we all remember that heart wrenching emotional feeling of first love.
ComicsPlus have put together a selection of love themed comics and stories for youngsters of all ages and tastes to enjoy. Available free from your local library, your youngsters can access these and hundreds more, to enjoy at their leisure and on their platform of choice.
Like the beautifully illustrated picture book ‘Little Hearts’;
Four animal friends discover the many “little hearts” that can be found in nature. The world is full of little hearts / Each one a sign of love / Some are found upon the ground / Some are up above. Join a group of animal friends as they explore and discover the many “little hearts” that are found in nature.
This gentle introduction to the world of nature for young children, written in rhyming stanzas by Charles Ghigna, is based around a theme that is sure to be popular for Valentine’s Day celebrations, but also at any time of the year. It reminds us to take our time and appreciate our surroundings and the beauty of nature. Accompanied by Jacqueline East’s charming illustrations, this book is a perfect way to inspire curiosity and foster an early appreciation of our natural world.
December 18 is Arabic Language Day, a celebration of one of the world’s most expressive and influential languages! Established by the UN in 1973, it marks the day Arabic became one of its official languages. Spoken by millions worldwide, Arabic is renowned for its flowing script, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant expressions.
It’s the perfect occasion to explore this fascinating language, appreciate its beauty, and maybe even learn a fun phrase or two! Lote4Kids is a database of picture books in world languages, created for children to enjoy books and learn language through storytelling. This fabulous service is available free of charge from your local library and is the perfect way to explore Arabic.
Fun Fact: Arabic has one of the largest vocabularies, with some estimates suggesting over 12 million words! Perhaps unsurprising then, Arabic has over 100 words to describe camels, each highlighting different characteristics.
Every New Year people around the world make resolutions, many of which are based around recovering from the excesses of the festive period. Often the best of intentions fail to lead to a longer term lifestyle change.
This year, why not check out Universal Class and embark on a free training course to help and encourage you with your resolution, and which could be the difference between success and failure.
Universal Class is a free service available from your local library, and offers hundreds of fantastic courses across a wide range of subjects.
Like their course on Nutrition which promises a transformative journey, enlightening students on the nuances of nutrition and exercise. Whether your goal is weight management, increased vitality, or merely enhancing overall health, this course is the comprehensive guide to unlock your optimal health potential.
January is always such a flat month, after all the build up and excitement of Christmas the come-down is harsh. The best thing to do is to give yourself something new to look forward to – like an adventure!
With the whole world to choose from, 2025 can be an exciting time. Once you have stuck your pin in the globe, why not visit Transparent Languages Online and start learning some basics of the language that you will encounter on your travels.
There are hundreds of languages available, all free of charge, presented in a comprehensive and easy to learn format. You can learn to read, write, speak and understand any language of your choice.
Pop into your local library today to find out how you can access this great offering, totally free. Happy travels.
Whether you are planning to buy someone a new gadget, or you have received one, checking out the reviews always brings peace of mind, or just helps you decide which one to select.
Press Reader gives you free access to hundreds of publications, including great magazines which review all the latest gadgets to help you choose.
Let the professionals do all the hard work for you, play with all the gadgets and give you an unbiased honest view of all the pros and cons for each option.
Press Reader is a comprehensive offering of newspapers and magazines from around the world. This wonderful service is available to you, for no cost at all, through your local Library digital offering. Simply click onto the Press Reader link from your library website, and use your library card number/pin to login.
Keeping young adults entertained during the festive season can be quite a challenge. If you want to tempt them off the gaming and in to reading, why not show them ComicsPlus. This free service is available from your local Library and gives them access to hundreds of publications.
They can choose from a range of categories, from Manga, Sci-fi through Steampunk, the options are endless. Appropriate age ranges can be applied to ensure that their choice is suitable. Perhaps they will enjoy this wonderful classic ….
Ebenezer Scrooge has always hated Christmas, but in this particular Eve, he’s given another reason to be wary of the holiday: the ghost of Jacob Marley comes to visit! Clad in heavy chains and burdensome weights, Marley’s ghost warns Scrooge that three spirits will visit him over the next three nights, each with a ghastly story to share. Will Scrooge’s ghoulish experience teach him to embrace the spirit of Christmas, or will he say “bah humbug” to the holidays for the last time? These full-color graphic novels feature enhanced Common Core State Standards support, including discussion and writing prompts developed by a Common Core expert, an expanded introduction, and bolded glossary words.
So why not contact your library today to find out more information about ComicsPlus, and keep your family entertained this Christmas.
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