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ELF™ Child-Safe Browser

The Library's Early Literacy Stations dispense a special child-safe browser that can be installed on any Internet-connected Windows PC. Users are able to download the browser directly to a USB stick for installation on a home computer, or may Request the Download link by email.

The ELF™ Child-Safe Browser allows children to safely explore carefully chosen, highly engaging educational resources on the Internet. With ELF™, children can only visit sites that are appropriate and educational on a secure network managed by AWE. The content control software enables you to add or remove websites.

Elementary learning is now fun for the entire family!

[ELF™ Child-Safe Browser]

Safe Educational Content

  • Selected and managed by AWE.
  • Places recommended by American Library Association, Children's Technology Review and others.
  • Input from teachers, parents, customer, and even kids.
  • Educational places appropriate for ages 2 to 10, covering the 7 subject areas and that are fun, safe, and minimally commercial.
  • Imaginative interface is easy to navigate!
  • Same 7 featured subject areas as on the Early Literacy Station, plus Puzzles & Fun.
  • Organizes over 100 sites by subject area and interest point.
  • Children cannot follow links except to approved sites specifically allowed.
  • Little or no adult intervention required. Kids can browse safely and easily!

Request to Download the ELF™ Child-Safe Browser

At this time, the ELF™ Child-Safe Browser is NOT compatible with a Mac computer.