eResource Homework Help

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Paula Watson-Lakamp in Library Blog, Library Services

School is back in session and with that comes the dreaded “I need help with my homework”. I know my husband and I did pretty well through the early grades, but when algebra loomed it’s ugly head I panicked. Wish I would have known about these great online homework resources from the library. These are just a few from a long list of eResources for kids. Great for students from kindergarten to graduate school and beyond, check these out 24/7.

One of my new favorites is:

AccessScience.com
AccessScience provides students with an up-to-date, easy-to-use gateway to scientific knowledge, from basic introductory material to extended article entries and live journal citations in key scientific areas including biology, Earth and environmental sciences, chemistry, physics, and beyond. Based on the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, AccessScience stays current on the most significant scientific findings and breakthroughs with updates from the annual McGraw-Hill Yearbook of Science & Technology.

You can find the link in the A-Z list and on the Science and Technology category page.

I’m always interested in finding out what the latest science news is so I check this out periodically also. Our next cool resource is:

BrainFuse Homework HelpNow
Brainfuse Homework HelpNow provides online homework help through live, one-to-one tutoring for students in grades K-12 and college. Brainfuse provides help with subjects like math and science, an interactive writing lab and ACT and SAT test preparation. Live tutors are available 7 days a week from 3 p.m. until 12 midnight. Access is also available in Spanish.

I love the idea that the live tutoring goes until midnight, when my son was in 8th grade he was a bit of a procrastinator and this would have been very helpful.

I love history and travel so I check this one out when I am planning a trip…

Culturegrams
Concise, reliable, and up-to-date reports on more than 200 countries, each U.S. state, and all 13 Canadian provinces and territories. Insider perspectives on daily life, culture, history, customs, and lifestyles of the world’s people. The Culturegrams database is provided in partnership with the Poudre School District.

Do you have test anxiety? This eResource can help:

LearningExpress
K-12 students. eBooks, instantly scored practice tests, exercises, essay practice, and fun lessons designed to build skills for classes, homework, quizzes, and important exams. GED preparation and college entrance exam practice. To use this database, register for an account on the database site. The username is your PRPLD library card number.

For more ways to get homework help go to our AnswerCache page.

September is Library Card Sign-up Month

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Florence Field in Library Blog, Library Services, News

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month when public libraries throughout the country, including the Poudre River Public Library District, remind everyone about a wonderful community resource – the library card — which provides free access to a place of lifelong education and information. And because the access is open to everyone, to people of all ages and backgrounds, libraries remain America’s great information equalizer.

Libraries are unique in that they offer a lifetime of opportunities for learning — from preschoolers to retirees. In addition to books, DVDs, CDs and other resources both virtually and in-hand, the library provides classes, workshops, programs and events which are tailored to meet specific interests and needs.

Early childhood learning programs help prepare young children for school; kids (and parents) and teens have workshops and programs that supplement their school and life experiences; adults find job-search resources, there are guides and references to outside agencies offering information and help; trained librarians can find answers to specific questions asked by library users; and finally there are events that are not only informative but entertaining as well, such as talks by well know authors, history, travelogues and musical performances for all ages by local artists.

The library card opens the door to all these opportunities and more. Parents are especially encouraged to sign up their children to help them start on a wonderful lifelong journey of learning and pleasure.

To get a free library card, simply go to one of the facilities of the Poudre River Public Library District (with an ID) and speak to a staff member, or go online to http://www.poudrelibraries.org/information/library-cards.html to get a temporary card. Colorado State University students can pick up a card at Morgan Library on campus.

Poudre River Public Libraries locations: Old Town Library, 201 Peterson; Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave., Ste. 200; and Harmony Library, 4616 S. Shields. Information about getting a library card is also available through one convenient phone number, 221-6740, or online at www.PoudreLibraries.org.

Everyone is welcome to join the Poudre River Public Libraries’ community of cardholders!

Book Pedal-er Funding Needs You!

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Paula Watson-Lakamp in Library Blog, News

Poudre River Public Libraries are always working to improve their services and their reach in order to promote literacy in the community. And now, we have a new idea: the Book Pedal-er!

We Fort Collinites love our bikes, and our books, so what better combination is there?

Now, to some of you, this may seem like an out-there idea, but it has been successful in other places. In Seattle, their “Books on Bikes” program is a huge success. “It’s a really great way to tap into communities that feel they’re not being served,” says librarian Jared Mills (source), “and also, you know, a lot of millennials that traditionally may not be coming into our branches.”

If you’re looking for something a bit closer to home, Denver’s “DPL Connect” program has also been a hit!

Book Pedal-er is an outreach effort that is important to Poudre River Public Libraries because it brings library staff out from behind the desk to where you are. We know that it has been successful in other communities, and we know that it will be a strong investment in this community. We strive to create an environment where innovation is encouraged, to provide services to meet the needs of a digital future, and to ensure the library’s stability and environmental responsibility, and the Book Pedal-er project is exactly that!

To do this, we will need a hybrid bike, a locally manufactured book trailer, bike helmet, tablet with wifi access for book checkouts, new cards or library information, a wifi mobile hotspot with a year’s worth of coverage, flag to let people know who we are, and a new collection of the bestselling paperbacks for adults, teens, and kids!

Unfortunately, we don’t have the budget for this great project, which is why we’re asking you to donate and help make it come to life!

A Generous Super Hero donor is offering a $2,000 matching grant if we can raise the other $3,000.

We only have 10 more days to reach our funding goal! So please donate, even if it’s only $5.

Find out how you can be a partner is this wonderful outreach literacy project, go to www.PoudreLibraries.org and scroll to the bottom of the page, click on “Support This Project” this link will take you to the Community Funded website where you can donate through your Pay Pal account!

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