Children's Internet & Safety

There are now two “walled garden” computers for young children to use in the Children’s Department of the Main Library. These computers have strictly controlled Internet access to educational and instructional websites. As well, there are four children’s computers available for research equipped with Internet filtering. If children under 14 require unfiltered access to the Internet, they may use the Adult computers with constant parent/guardian supervision.

• Children will need to use a valid library card to log on to the computers.
• Children aged six and under must be accompanied by an adult.

You may be interested in viewing some of the policies that govern Internet use at the Peterborough Public Library:

• Use of the Internet by Children
• Children's Internet Acceptable Use Agreement
• Library's Rules of Conduct

Safe Surfing

• The Media Awareness Network - "Web Awareness: Knowing the Issues"  - Information for parents, teachers, and librarians about how to keep kids safe online.
• Safe Internet Surfing - Dedicated to helping families surf the Internet with awareness, safety, and knowledge
• Get Net Wise - Kids - Resources to help make informed decisions when using the Internet.
• Elmer's Safety Village - Internet Safety - Elmer the Safety Elephant offers advice and tips on how children can stay safe on the Internet
• NetSmartz - Kids - Activities and games to teach children safety on the Internet

Find out more information about Peterborough Public Library Public Internet Access.