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Whether you need biographical information on famous people, science fair project ideas, sample practice tests or even help from live online tutors, we have you covered.
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The resources listed below are just a sampling of all the library offers. Visit our Digital Library page for a full list of available databases.
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Brainfuse
Live tutors, skills builders, writing lab, and answers in the chat, adult learning, including HiSET test prep
Britannica
The oldest English-language encyclopedia, available with appropriate age levels
NEW – Book Connections
Finish off a tough reading assignment or learn more about a favorite book
INSPIRE
Start your search here for great answers
Read It, Stream It
Libby for Overdrive
books, audiobooks and magazines
Hoopla
books, audiobooks, comics/graphic novels, videos, and music
NoveList Plus
Find titles and get suggestions on your next great read
Ebook Collection (INSPIRE)
Tens of thousands of titles for K-8 and high school readers
TumbleBooks
For early readers up to Grade 6, animated books, read alongs, graphic novels, NatGeo videos, and Spanish-language titles
Fix It, Do It
AtoZ World Food
Food culture, etiquette and recipes from around the world
Chilton Library
Parts lists, repair diagrams, and videos for all domestic and import vehicles since 1940
Creativebug
Crafting lessons ranging from food to quilting and more, including hundreds of downloadable patterns, templates and recipes
Driving Tests
Work toward your CDL and find other Bureau of Motor Vehicles tests and handbooks
Explore Careers and Build Skills
AtoZ databases
Comprehensive tools for business analysis, marketing, and employment … whether you’re looking to hire or get hired
GCF Learn Free
Tutorials to build 21st Century job skills, such as operating systems, basic office programs and social media
LearningExpress
Improve core academic skills, HiSET test prep, pass the GED, prepare for college standardized tests, obtain occupational certification, find a job or change your career, and much more.
Travel Like a Pro
Country Reports
Travel information for countries around the world and individual U.S. states
Pronunciator
(This service is set to expire Aug. 1, 2021 – tell us how it’s been useful)
Learn 80 languages with multimedia tools, live weekly conversation classes, and citizenship test prep (en español también)
News and History
NEW – America’s News
More than 3,000 daily newspapers, featuring news on business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues, and more.
Explora
Magazines, articles and more for elementary, middle and high school students
PressReader
Same-day issues of publications from around the world, just as they appear in print
New York Times
(inside the library or anywhere)
Access the latest world news and award-winning journalism from one of the best-known newspapers in the country. Simply create a free account to access. If outside the library use the code that’s shown on the link.
Primary Search
Children’s magazines on favorite topics, with photos and more
Salem Press
(inside the library or anywhere)
History resources, particularly on weapons, warfare and milestone documents of U.S. history
TOPICsearch
(INSPIRE)
Text on current political, economic and scientific events, as well as current poll information
Reference It
Academic Search Complete
This scholarly collection provides full-text journal coverage for nearly all academic subjects. A great resource for high school- and college-level assignments and projects.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Reference and research books on a variety of topics, with the ability to download, email and print excerpts
INSPIRE
Start your search here for great answers
Points of View Reference Center
(INSPIRE)
Assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, and better understand controversial issues
Reference Shelf
Extensive, unbiased explorations on topics in modern society