STAR NET Region IV’s Lending

 Library Resources click here to browse and select resources for an online loan.

Library contains free lending resources that include books, videos, DVDs, assessment tools & kits at all learning levels on Early Childhood topics, and a large collection of children’s books.

• Search for a resource by title or author: If you know the title or author of the resource you are looking for, the best way to search is by clicking the “advanced search” link. In the box in the row marked title and/or author, type the resource/author you are looking for
• Click on the “Click to Open Form and Request Materials” icon located below the search box to request materials
• Requests will be checked each morning
• If you are still having trouble, contact Dinnia at 618-825-3968 or [email protected]

Loan Policy

Our standard loan period is three weeks, but you may request additional time if needed. We also have a limit of four items to be checked out to an individual at one time. STAR NET will deliver the materials, free of charge, to your local library through the library courier system once a week. It is the borrower’s responsibility to return the materials to the STAR NET Region IV office free through the carrier system or directly to our office by the due date. When you receive your materials, you will find an enclosed return label and return instructions. Please feel free to contact Dinnia at 618-825-3968 or [email protected] if you have any questions.

Apples Videos

Apples Videos are an ongoing and diverse series of early childhood programs produced by STAR NET to be a convenient source of information for individuals or groups.  They can provide opportunities to learn about current issues and early childhood strategies at a time and place that is most convenient for you.  The latest Apples Videos are now available for viewing on the STAR NET Regions I & III YouTube channel. Visit the Apples Video page for more information.

For information on using Apples Video Magazines for Illinois Early Intervention training credit, go to www.illinoiseitraining.org.

Handouts to Supplement the Videos
Handouts can be downloaded from the YouTube videos by clicking the “i” icon in the upper right corner of the video.