Since travelling the world physically is not possible right now, why not travel the world virtually?! This week we are highlighting yet another cool (free) library resource…Culturegrams! Culturegrams provides concise, reliable, and up-to-date reports on more than 200 countries, each U.S. state, and all 13 Canadian provinces and territories. Whether you’re doing a report for …
Need help with homework or want to understand a school subject a little better? With your library card you have access to many awesome resources, including Brainfuse Homework Help Now. Brainfuse is an online, live tutoring service, writing lab, and so much more… Homework Help Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, …
Your library card might be your best school supply yet. With a card you have access to awesome free digital resources to help with school projects, homework assignments, or just learn something new! Explora is an online research database for students, where you can search for articles and news or browse popular topics. It’s helpful …
Preserve your favorite memories using our Microfilm Reader For most of my childhood, annual Christmas traditions included sharing a large and boisterous meal with family, unwrapping mounds of presents, gorging on homemade fudge and popcorn balls, and viewing the latest carousel (or two) of family photo slides. Our living room became a makeshift screening room …
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Public libraries have always been a community’s access point to information and learning: obtaining books or journal articles, attending educational presentations, participating in civic discussions, joining in storytimes and reading activities. But, in today’s digital media age, the access point to information is increasingly through the internet and on devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops. …
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