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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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Britannica
The oldest English-language encyclopedia, available with appropriate age levels
INSPIRE
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Read It, Stream It
Libby for Overdrive
books, audiobooks and magazines
Hoopla
books, audiobooks, comics/graphic novels, videos, and music
Kanopy
Free on-demand streaming movies, TV shows, including education, Spanish-language and documentary content. Create a free account to start streaming.
NoveList Plus
Find titles and get suggestions on your next great read
TumbleBooks
For early readers up to Grade 6, animated books, read alongs, graphic novels, NatGeo videos, and Spanish-language titles
BookFlix
A Scholastic fiction book paired with a nonfiction book with read-aloud features to bridge learning-to-read and reading-to-learn for Pre-K to third grade.
Comics Plus
Student collection
New and classic comics available on any device. Enter your ecard number and PIN to start reading.
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
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
Travel Like a Pro
Learning resources for over 100 languages, progress tracking and audio and speaking practice to work on pronunciation and listening comprehension.
Haz clic aquí para ver la interfaz en español – Recursos y clases para más de 100 idiomas, seguimiento del progreso y prácticas de audio y habla para trabajar la pronunciación y la comprensión auditiva.
Kidspeak English – Directly aimed at children, this language-learning model is for learning English.
Kidspeak Spanish – Created for children learning Spanish
More Kidspeak languages available, too!
News and History
America’s News
More than 3,000 daily newspapers, featuring news on business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues, and more.
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.
PressReader
Same-day issues of publications from around the world, just as they appear in print
Salem Press
(inside the library or anywhere)
History resources, particularly on weapons, warfare and milestone documents of U.S. history
Reference It
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
Reference Shelf
Extensive, unbiased explorations on topics in modern society