Brainfuse CollegeNow
CollegeNow equips patrons with the tools and knowledge to excel in admissions interviews, boosting their confidence and increasing their chances of securing a coveted spot at their dream colleges.
Brainfuse HelpNow!
Access to live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP and state standardized tests. Also includes a 24-hour online writing lab and Homework Question Center.
Britannica Escolar
Accurate and age-appropriate content in Spanish for native Spanish speakers, bilingual students and students learning Spanish. Available at two levels—primary and secondary.
Britannica School (Elementary, Middle and High)
A source for all grades (Pre-K-12) and all reading abilities. Available at three levels–elementary, middle, and high.
Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database
Features reviews of several thousand children’s books. Helps teachers, librarians, childcare providers, and parents make appropriate choices for children. At their page click on “Subscriber Login” to access database.
Choices Planner for High School Students
Questions about careers, education, financial aid or the job search? Looking to start the self-assessment process? Begin here!
Explora Public Libraries
Includes the following databases: ERIC, History Reference Center, Teacher Reference Center, MasterFile Elite, Literacy Reference Center, Student Reference Center, GrennFile, Topic Overviews 6-12
Gale in Context: Elementary
Contains over 550 age-appropriate magazines for grades K-5. Also includes Merriam-Webster’s Elementary Dictionary, maps, flags, seals, charts and graphs.
Gale in Context: Middle School
Contains magazines, newspapers, primary sources and videos for students in grades 6 to 8.
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints
Contains a range of perspectives on many important issues, with over 21,000 pro/con viewpoints. Includes a variety of resource types: reference, news, primary sources, multimedia and more.
History Reference Center
Search for historical information from reference books, encyclopedias, and historical magazines.
LearningExpress
Prepare for academic, civil service, military, and career tests by practicing online; obtain scoring and maintain a record of completed work. This database also features tutorials for using the Internet, operating systems for Mac or Windows computers and popular software like Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint.
National Geographic Kids
Access more than 500 pictures that you can freely download for educational use. 200 National Geographic Kids books. Full issues of National Geographic Kids magazine, from 2009 to the present (3 month embargo.)
NoveList K-8 Plus
Discover fiction titles that are popular with young readers, as well as titles to use in the classroom. Search by theme, topic or similar book.
Sesame Street eBooks
eBooks, Audio eBooks, Interactive eBooks, and Animated eBooks
Something About The Author
Facts and pictures about authors and illustrators of books for young people.