GO TO CULTUREGRAMS.
What you can do with it
Explore cultural information including videos, recipes, customs, and lifestyles from other countries in the world and states in the U.S.
GO TO FIERO CODE.
What you can do with it
Kids ages 8–18 can complete hundreds of self-paced coding tutorials and dozens of real-world projects, developing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
User Guide
On your first visit, you will be prompted to create an account using an email address and password. To get started, select "Sign Up."
Movies & TV · eBooks · eAudiobooks · eComics · Music
GO TO HOOPLA. Then click KIDS.
What you can do with it
Enable Kids Mode to only show kid-appropriate content in your browse and search results.
User Guide
Get started with the Hoopla app
Amount
7 per month (total for Hoopla plus Hoopla Kids Mode)
Loan Period
3 weeks for eBooks, eAudiobooks, and Comics
3 days for Movies and TV shows
1 week for Music
How to access
| ⬤ | App available, search for "hoopla" in your app store |
| ⬤ | Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets ... just install the app |
| ⬤ | Works in computer browser |
| ⬤ | Works with Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, and Roku |
Movies & Documentaries
GO TO KANOPY. Then click GO TO KANOPY KIDS.
What you can do with it
Free streaming videos ... Just for kids! Kanopy Kids uses Common Sense Media ratings, making it easy for you to decide what's best for your family.
User Guide
Get started with the Kanopy app
Amount
10 per month (total for Kanopy plus Kanopy Kids)
How to access
| ⬤ | App available, search for "kanopy" in your app store |
| ⬤ | Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets ... just install the app |
| ⬤ | Works in computer browser |
| ⬤ | Works with Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, and Roku |
GO TO MIDDLE SEARCH PLUS.
What you can do with it
Access popular middle school magazines, reference eBooks, and thousands of primary source documents and videos on subjects including history, current events, science, and sports. Publications include Cobblestone, Ranger Rick, Scholastic Science World, Time for Kids, US News and World Report, and more. Compatible with Lexiles reading measures.
GO TO MUZZY LANGUAGES ONLINE.
What you can do with it
Language learning for children. Courses available in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish.
GO TO NOVELIST K–8 PLUS.
What you can do with it
Find fiction and nonfiction recommendations for grades K–8 based on your interests and preferences.
GO TO POINTS OF VIEW REFERENCE CENTER.
What you can do with it
Explore rich content from resources that present multiple sides of an issue, helping students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills. Supports school curriculum standards.
GO TO PRIMARY SEARCH.
What you can do with it
Explore carefully curated content for elementary school ages, including full text for the most popular children's magazines, eBooks, and easy-to-read encyclopedic entries written specifically for kids. Includes Cricket Media content and reference books such as American Heritage Children's Dictionary. Supports Lexiles reading measures.
GO TO SCIENCE REFERENCE CENTER.
What you can do with it
Search and browse full text of hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books, and high-quality videos. The database also contains science experiments, NGSS and CCSS curriculum-aligned lesson plans, Lexiles reading measures, Google Classroom integration, and a vast image collection.
GO TO STORYLINE ONLINE.
What you can do with it
Storyline Online streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books. It is available 24 hours a day for children, parents, caregivers and educators worldwide. Each book includes supplemental curriculum developed by a credentialed elementary educator, aiming to strengthen comprehension and verbal and written skills for English-language learners.
eBooks
GO TO TUMBLE BOOK LIBRARY.
What you can do with it
TumbleBooks are easy to use eBooks for grades K–6. Read as many books you want, when you want, and on any device with no checkouts, holds, or bulky downloads.
GO TO TUTOR.COM.
What you can do with it
Live one-on-one online tutor help for K–12 students in math, science, English, social studies and writing available daily from 2:00–11:00 pm. Adults can receive one-on-one career help, GED prep, and citizenship test prep.
GO TO WORLD BOOK ONLINE.
What you can do with it
Kids, Student, Advanced, Timelines and Discover versions of World Book Encyclopedias. French and Spanish versions available.