Online Resources

Here is a guide for free online resources to enjoy. These resources require a library card. If you do not have a library card, you can apply for a virtual card here.

For Families and Kids

  • Universal Class Homeschooling Videos – Online school courses that includes examinations. 
  • Transparent Language Online – Online language learning.
  • OverDrive Kids Collection – Children’s e-books and audiobooks.
  • Kids e-Magazines – Digital magazines for children.
  • Kanopy Kids – On-demand streaming service that features educational TV series, movies and story times for children. Click the Kids link in the top-right corner after logging in.
  • hoopla – e-books, audiobooks, television shows, movies, e-comics, and music (turn on “Kids mode” to limit search results and browsing to kid-appropriate content).
  • Gale Elementary – Age- and curriculum-appropriate database searching for elementary school students

For Tweens and Teens

  • Universal Class Homeschooling Videos – A variety of online school courses that includes examinations. 
  • OverDrive Kids and Teen Collection – Young Adult e-books, audiobooks and magazines.
  • Transparent Language Online – Online language learning.
  • Kanopy – On-demand streaming service
  • hoopla – e-books, audiobooks, television shows, movies, e-comics, and music (turn on “Kids mode” to limit search results and browsing to kid-appropriate content).
  • Britannica School – The preeminent encyclopedia, available online, with curriculum-appropriate research material and tools. Dedicated sections for high school, middle school, and elementary school.
  • Gale – Search and browse various periodicals, general interest and academic alike, on a variety of subjects.
    • Middle School – Get an overview of multiple topics, or do a deep dive, with material geared towards middle school students.
    • Opposing Viewpoints – Learn about important and hotly-debated topics.
  • NewsBank – Full-text articles from various news sources from New York State. This resource is also available to all library guests using patron computers and personal devices connected to our wi-fi. Please ask a librarian for special access.

For Adults

  • OverDrive – e-books, audiobooks, and digital magazines.
  • Universal Class – Continuing education classes on a wide range of subjects.
  • Kanopy – On-demand streaming service that includes The Great Courses, a series of college-level classes.
  • hoopla – e-books, audiobooks, television shows, movies, e-comics, and music.
  • Transparent Language Online – Online language learning.
  • Britannica Academic – The preeminent encyclopedia, available online, with Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, periodical articles, and other research tools, geared towards collegiate research.
  • Gale – Search and browse various periodicals, general interest and academic alike, on a variety of subjects.
  • NewsBank – Full-text articles from various news sources from New York State. This resource is also available to all library guests using patron computers and personal devices connected to our wi-fi. Please ask a librarian for special access.
  • Jobnow – Job search, resume, and interview help.