Trail & District Public Library - 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!

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.