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Learn & Explore Resources


Our selection of online resources are a great way for curious kids to try or learn something new. Please have your Rolling Meadows Library Card ready to access these resources. Need help? Call the Ask Me Desk at 847-259-6050 x140.


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Creativebug

Use from home Library Card Required Popular  Creativebug offers online video arts and crafts workshops. Discover new and interesting projects and techniques. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screen print, and more.

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Cuentos para niños en español

Use from home Library Card Required Help teach your child to read while learning something new along the way! Written primarily for K-3 graders, these eBooks are ideal for young readers and those new to Spanish.

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Fiero Code

Use from home  Self-guided learn-to-code software. Advance through a story and level up your avatar while you learn different coding languages and build programming and problem-solving skills.

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Growing Up

Use from home Library Card Required  Growing up can be tough — but it can be easier with the right support. Read kid-friendly eBooks on a variety of social and emotional topics including managing relationships, handling feelings, and making healthy choices.

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Hands on Crafts for Kids

Use from home Library Card Required  From molding clay to painting masterpieces and sewing unique creations, there’s something to captivate every young mind. Start a journey of discovery, learning, and self-expression. 

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Lote4Kids

Use from home Library Card Required  Enjoy thousands of picture books in 80+ languages together with English translations. Perfect for kids to learn a language and connect with books through the magic of storytelling. New books released each month.

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Mango Languages

Use from home Library Card Required Popular  Mango courses are great for just about anyone who is old enough to read! Which of their languages do you want to learn? ESL courses in over 20 languages.

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Novelist K-8 Plus

Use from home Library Card Required Staff Favorite  Designed to connect young readers with books they'll love! Search by genre, subject, and grade level to find kids’ fiction and nonfiction. Or browse reading recommendation lists, read-alikes, and award-winners.

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Puzzmo

NEW! Use from home Library Card Required  Play some of the best puzzles and games on the web for free! Puzzmo has classic games with a twist, like: Cross|word, Spelltower, Pile-Up Poker, and more! New games are updated every day.

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Puzzle Palace

Use from home Library Card Required  Easily play a variety of brain-bending sudoku, crossword, and word games. From “Guesstionary” and “Word Sleuth” to Stacked Sudoku and classic Crossword, there’s something for every puzzle loving kid.

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Read-Along 2 Learn

Use from home Library Card Required  With topics like sports, animals, emotions, STEM, and more, kids can dig into the world around them at their own pace. Young readers can explore independently or with narrator support and word highlighting.

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The Reading Corner

Use from home Library Card Required  Bring story time to your home or take it on the go! More than 900 videos, designed for kids of all ages, in English, Spanish, Moroccan, Polish, Syrian, and Turkish. New videos are added weekly so there’s always more to explore!

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Scholastic GO!

Use from home Library Card Required  An Encyclopedia especially for kids. Scholastic GO is the most kid-friendly, comprehensive learning and knowledge resource on the Internet today. Also includes GO Tube Video Library!

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STEAM Powered Kids

Use from home Library Card Required  Fuel your passion for all things STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) with this collection. Perfect for inquisitive kindergarteners to preteens.

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World Book

Use from home Library Card Required  An engaging, verified, and trustworthy digital resource for grades pre-K through high school. Access expert information found in The World Book Encyclopedia.

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Digital Collection

Kid friendly entertainment is right at your finger tips. All you need is your Rolling Meadows Library Card to access eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and much more!

Read

Know a kid who loves to read? Find eBooks, eAudiobooks, read-alongs, graphic novels, and magazines.

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Watch

Stream kid-friendly movies and TV series. Watch popular and educational content on your computer, tablet, mobile device or even your TV! 

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Listen

Find digital content like kid-friendly music, concerts, and podcasts. Stream and listen to current hits or your favorite albums.

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