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The library is your one-stop study shop, from getting your preschooler ready for kindergarten to strengthening your teen's study habits.

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Ebooks & audiobooks for preschoolers, kids & teens

ebooksFind books instantly on a variety of topics and take your child's study materials anywhere you go.
  • Storyline Online (Preschool through grade 3) - Well-known actors read children’s books in graphically dynamic videos so that children can be read to with just the click of a book image.
  • BookFlix (Preschool through grade 3) - BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning.
  • OverDrive  (All ages) - Hundreds of ebooks and audiobooks on a variety of topics and appealing to all age levels.
  • Hoopla Digital (All ages) - Hundreds of eBooks, audiobooks, comics, movies, music and television shows with a specialty in digital content for children.

Library research sites for students

online resourcesWhether you’re needing basic information for a project or searching for primary sources, the library's reputable research sites are guaranteed to score you more points than if you use Wikipedia. With some of these sites, you'll need your library card handy to login when you're accessing the site outside of the library.

Library Learning and Test Prep Sites for Students

LearningSites that teach, from the alphabet to coding and design. Discover a skill that will last you a lifetime.
  • ABC Mouse (Preschool)

    You can access ABC Mouse free with your library card! It is a kid-friendly digital environment (ages 2-8). There are no pop-ups or spam to lead children away from the site. It is also compliant with Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). ABC Mouse is a research-validated digital program. The curriculum is standards-based.

  • LearningExpress Library

    Test preparation materials for elementary through adult level. Includes the ACT, ASVAB, Civil Service, Cosmetology, EMS, GED, GMAT, GRE, Law Enforcement, Real Estate, SAT, U.S. Citizenship and more.

  • Mango gives you interactive video lessons for more than 70 different languages, including Spanish, French, Japanese, Hindi and, just for fun, Pirate.  They even have an app for your smartphone or tablet.
  • Treehouse

    Learn from over 1000 videos created by expert teachers on web design, coding, business and much more.

 
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