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Discover how our Digital Library can help you and your family learn from home with our resources guide.

 Storytimes

Penguin Random House
Looking for online storytimes?
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World Book Day
Storytime Online Famous authors and stars read children’s books and short stories.
Click here.
Storyline Online
Streams videos featuring actors reading children’s books.
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Storytime from Space
Picture books are shared by astronauts in the International Space Station
Click here.
Reading Rockets Reading Tips for Parents
A child's success as a reader begins much earlier than the first day of school. Reading, and a love for reading, begins at home. Our one-page parent tips offer easy ways for parents to help kids become successful readers.
Click here.
Explaining Coronavirus to Children
Explaining Coronavirus by NosyCrow
A free information book explaining the coronavirus to children, illustrated by Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler.
Click here.
Seeing People Wearing Masks Story
Seeing People Wearing Masks Story
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Bad Kitty: Wash Your Paws
Bad Kitty: Wash Your Paws
A story and coloring book!
Click here.

 Children's Resources

Brainfuse HelpNow
Offers a comprehensive suite of eLearning tools, including live tutoring, expert writing assistance, collaborative learning, targeted skills building, test prep, and self-study options. Live tutors available after school hours, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m
Click here.
Novelist K - 8th Grade
Contains information on fiction books for all K-8 grade levels and includes picture books, children's "chapter" books and young adult titles.
Click here.
Wonderopolis
The Wonder of the Day asks a question and then explores that question in a variety of ways, leading to exploration and discovery for the user.
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Fact Monster Homework Help
Fact Monster provides reference materials, fun facts and features, and homework help for kids.
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Making Science Make Sense
MSMS’s library offers a diverse collection of materials to support and nurture an interest in science.
Click here.
Khan Academy
Free tutorials and videos to help increase understand of math and science.
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Free Rice
Quizzes provided in a variety of subjects, including vocabulary, language learning, and geography.
Click here.
Read, Write, Think
Access to language arts materials for educators, parents, and afterschool professionals is provided as well as student interactive materials.
Click here.
PBS Learning Media
interactive lesson plans for students from pre-K through high school
Click here.
Penguin Classroom
teaching guides and activity kits for Penguin books
Click here.
Scholastic Learn at Home
activities, ebooks, and videos separated by grade level
Click here.
Teach Your Monster To Read
learn to read computer game funded by Usborne Foundation
Click here.
Pebble Go & Capstone Interactive
free access to Pebble Go & Capstone Interactive Databases
Click here.
Authors Everywhere Youtube Channel
recent channel launched by youth authors, provides booktalks, art projects and other writing activities
Click here.
KidLitTv
read alouds, videos, crafts, activities, and book trailers
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TumbleBooks
A collection of animated talking picture books, read-alongs, ebooks, quizzes, lesson plans, and educational games.
Click here.
ABDO
ABDO
Free bookshelf now! Online digital library through June
Click here.
Zoom Online Databases Pre-k-2:
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Grades pre-k -6 online digital library:
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Grades 5 -12 online digital library:
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Mystery Doug
A starter list of K-5 science lessons that are easy to do at home is now free;
Click here.
And more!
Here is a list of education companies offering free subscriptions due to coronavirus.
Click here.

 Teen Resources

College & Career
America's Career Infonet
America’s Career Infonet explores various careers, industries, and occupations with video examples of workplaces, educational requirements, and possible funding sources.
America's Career Infonet
College Board
Find official college planning and preparation tools to help you succeed.
Take a look here
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the official website.
Click here.
Fastweb
A free resource that provides information and links to scholarships, nationwide.
Click here.
ISAC
Illinois Student Assistance Commission provides assistance with financial aid and the college process.
Click here.
Open Gears
A local teen- led organization! This organization provides webinars to promote STEM careers.
Click here.
Health
Above the Influence
A movement empowering young people to recognize and face the influences around us, including pressure to abuse drugs and alcohol.
Click here.
Bedsider
The free birth control support network committed to helping you find a doctor and birth control method that meets your individual needs.
Click here.
Mix It Up
Teaching tolerance-based international campaign encouraging students to identify, question, and cross social boundaries.
Click here.
Planned Parenthood
A nonprofit organization committed to providing sexual health care throughout the united states.
Click here.
Scarleteen
Sex ed for the real world, specifically for teens and young adults.
Click here.
English & Writing
EasyBib
Automatically creates a bibliography for you in MLA, APA, or Chicago style.
Click here.
Free Audiobooks
Free audiobooks to download all summer long, no library card required.
Click here.
Lincoln List
Association of Illinois School Library Educators Lincoln Award books.
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OWL Purdue
Provides the guidelines for MLA, APA, and Chicago style including the works cited, in text citations, paper formatting, and more.
Click here.
Teen Top Ten
Young Adult Library Services Association award books, nominated by teens.
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Social Studies & History
CIA Factbook
Information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications and more for over 250 world entities.
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EyeWitness to History
Find first hand accounts, illustrated with vintage photos, original radio broadcasts, and more.
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History Channel
Explore thousands of historical articles and videos.
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National Archives
Explore our nation’s history through documents, photos, and records.
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The American Experience
Select or search for a president to find biographical information.
Click here.
Science
Encyclopedia of Earth
Explore information about the Earth, its natural environments, and interaction with society.
Click here.
Khan Academy
Free tutorials and videos to help increase understand of math and science.
Click here.
NASA
News, images, videos, and more from America’s space agency, pioneering the future in space exploration and scientific discovery.
Click here.
Test Prep
4Tests
Free practice tests for high school, college, and professionals as well as standardized tests and exams.
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Test Prep Review
Free test prep questions and exams for a variety of career situations.
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