A-Z Resources

Have fun with thousands of activities. For kids in preschool to second grade, ABCmouse makes learning easy!

Build a love of reading and learning in your pre-K-3 young readers. Watch classic video storybooks paired with related nonfiction eBooks, including some in Spanish. Click the apple and book icon in the top right corner for the Help tab.

Get one-on-one, real-time tutoring from 1pm to 11pm daily. Get writing help. For students in grades K-12, college, and adult learners. Available via chat and audio.

View our frequently asked questions for:

• a list of session limits and
• subjects you can get help with.

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Obtenga tutoría individual en tiempo real de 1 p. m. a 11 p. m. todos los días. Obtenga ayuda para escribir. Para estudiantes en los grados K-12, universitarios y adultos. Disponible a través de chat y audio.

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• una lista de límites de sesión y
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Find accurate information to help you complete school assignments or explore your interests. Read or listen to articles at a reading level that is right for you. Get articles, images, definitions, and websites from trusted sources.

Access also includes:

• Britannica Library Children
• Britannica Library Young Adult

Access available through 12/31/2023

Learn about what life is like around the world.

Includes:

• country and state reports
• articles
• maps
• videos
• statistics and data
• photographs
• biographies
• interviews
• recipes
• local experts

Explore the details of daily life around the world from pre-history to today. Learn through articles, maps, charts, and primary documents. Engage your students with lesson plans.

Access to eLibrary (ProQuest) is no longer available. For research project resources, try:

Gale in Context: College

Gale Academic OneFile

Get biographical information that you can rely on for your next paper or project. Connect with accurate and engaging articles, videos, audio, and images. Complete your research with ease on any device.

Watch a streaming collection of age-appropriate films and TV series selected for kids. Finding the right video is easy using Common Sense Media ratings. Titles selected help children to develop empathy, mindfulness, and self-esteem. Set up a personalized PIN to keep your kids inside Kanopy Kids. 

Read free bilingual (Spanish) eBooks for ages 0-5. Find early literacy activities.

Learn a new language at your own pace. Practice reading, writing, and listening in online lessons. Customize your lessons by choosing the topics that you're interested in. Take your learning with you on your mobile device.

Find your next reading recommendation. Get read-alikes, books that are similar to another book you like. Research an author or book. Explore themed book lists. Get discussion guides for your book group. Read articles about books and authors.

Find the right eBook for your kids. Reading is easy on your computer, mobile device, or eReader. Customize the font size, spacing, or use a different font including dyslexic.

Use the Libby app to borrow and read titles from OverDrive. Get Libby in the “View available apps” section below. 

Access to SIRS Discoverer is no longer available. For K-8 resources, try:

Gale in Context: Middle School

Gale in Context: Global

Gale eBooks

Connect to homework help and resources online! Students in grades K-12 can work with a tutor or find recharge activities, language and reading support. Connect to Zoom online using your computer, tablet or smartphone. Or, dial in using a home phone or smartphone.

Watch video storybooks and read-alongs. For readers in grades K-6, including some in Spanish and French.

Teachers may not use their personal library card number for classroom use.