Hey Kids!  Did you know that TODAY people all over the country will be voting to elect the new President?

Are you concerned about our environment?  Do you have opinions on how to make our world a better, more peaceful place?  Have you wondered about how all this talk about the "economic crisis" will affect you and your family?

Just because you aren't 18 (that's the age when you first get to vote) doesn't mean you can't be involved in this historic election!

Check out these websites for an election countdown, information about the candidates, a mock election for kids, polls, and more:

Weekly Reader Election Center

Scholastic Countdown to Election 2008

Brain Pop: Presidential Election

PBS Kids Democracy Project

You can also find books at the Darien Library about elections, U.S. government, and past presidents.  Some of our favorites are:

We have some great new biographies about Senator Barack Obama, Senator John McCain, and Senator Hillary Clinton.

 Doing a report? Check out our online resources (stuff you can't get through Google).