Schools and libraries may be temporarily closed during the COVID-19 response, but library resources are available online, 24/7, to help students complete their homework and to assist teachers and parents with preparing lessons and managing children's education from home.
A library card login is required to use most of the "Library eResources" below. You can now get an eLibrary Card online for access to most electronic resources.
For Teachers
Library eResources
- PowerKnowledge: Earth & Space Science, Life Science, and Physical Science – Includes Teacher section with lesson plans for Grades 3-6.
- TeachingBooks – Activities and lessons about books and authors for PreK-12.
- Novelist K-8 Plus – Curated articles for teaching language and literary elements. Use the drop-down menu "Quick Links" at the top then select Curricular Connections.
- Scholastic Teachables – Printables, lesson plans, mini-books for PreK-8 educators (temporary open access).
Free Resources on the Web
- RAFT (Resource Area for Teaching) STEAM learning activity sheets using common household items
- Scholastic Learn at Home – 20 days worth of "learning journeys" for students.
- Smithsonian Digital Education Resources – Eight topical resources curated by the Smithsonian.
For Parents
Early Education (0-5)
- Online Storytimes & Crafts – Videos of out library staff reading their favorite children’s books aloud, plus STEAM activities you can do at home.
- Parenting Blogs
- Wee Reads Booklists – Our staff picks for children of different ages.
Free Resources on the Web
- Storytimes and eRead-alongs at Home – More virtual storytimes from authors, publishers, and celebrities; plus eBook recommendations for your children.
- Play and Learn at Home: Online Learning Resources - Highlights different online activities, virtual tours, and podcasts the whole family can enjoy at home.
- Resources for Kids About the Coronavirus
For Elementary School Students
Library eResources
- ABC Mouse – Learning tool for kids ages 2-8+.
- Explora for Elementary School Students (Grades K-5) – Magazines, reference books, photos, videos, images, and flags.
- MackinVIA – Easy access to eBooks, eResources, librarian-curated web links, videos and more, For kids K-8.
- PowerKnowledge: Earth & Space Science, Life Science, and Physical Science – Comprehensive science resource for Grades 3-6.
- Homework Help – More online resources to help with homework assignments.
- Tutor.com – Get homework help from a live certified tutor or use study guides, worksheets, and tutorials on common subjects, and various state standardized tests.
- Kids Reads – Book recommendations, eBooks, and reading resources for kids.
Free Resources on the Web
- TumbleBook Library – K-6 children's ebooks.
(temporary access - Username: tumble735 Password: books) - TumbleMath – K-6 math ebooks.
(temporary open access - Username: tumble2020 Password: A3b5c6) - Kids Infobits – Easy-to-use age-appropriate resources for elementary school students.
(temporary open access – use “open” if prompted for a password) - Miss Humblebee’s Academy – Interactive kindergarten-readiness program for children ages three to six.
(temporary open access – use “open” if prompted for a password)
For Middle and High School Students
Library eResources
- Explora: for Middle School Students (Grades 6-8) and for High School Students (Grades 9-12) - Popular magazines, biographies, reference books, videos, photos, maps, and flags.
- Homework Help – More online resources to help with homework assignments.
- Tutor.com – Get homework help from a live certified tutor or use study guides, worksheets, and tutorials on common subjects, and various state standardized tests.
- Teen Reads – Book recommendations, eBooks, and reading resources for teens.
Free Resources on the Web
- Gale In Context: for Middle School and for High School – Reference content with age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and more to help with papers, projects, and presentations.
(use the password 'open', if prompted) - For Teens Sheltering at Home – Ways to learn, stay healthy, help out, and pass the time.
- Teen Book Cloud – Grades 7-12 ebooks.
(temporary open access - Username: tumble2020 Password: A3b5c6)
For College Readiness
Library eResources
- Archives Unbound – Access digital collections of primary resources for a variety of historical periods from the Middle Ages to current events.
- College Admission Test Preparation (LearningExpress Library) – Study resources for ACT, SAT, AP and other exams.
- College Center (LearningExpress Library) – Compilation of online-learning resources for college students for a variety of subjects, from math to graduate school admissions exams.
- Tutor.com – Online tutoring for a variety of subjects.
Free Resources on the Web
- Big Future – Online guide to over 2,000 colleges in the United States.
- College Board – Free AP exam study resource as well as online testing for AP exams (temporarily available, due to COVID-19).