Online Resources for Teens

A to Z Maps Online

Use from home Library Card Required  Thousands of maps for homework and test prep. How well do you know the state capitals? Also includes flags of the world, glossaries, video guides, quiz games,  and more.

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ArtistWorks

Use from home Library Card Required  Access a guided path of video lessons containing everything they need to reach their musical goals. All levels of player are welcome!

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Craftsy on hoopla

Use from home Library Card Required Fine tune your craft— or start a new one with step-by-step video instruction on a variety of creative crafts like baking, cake decorating, knitting, quilting, sewing, and more.

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Creative Coping Toolkit

Use from home Library Card Required  Mental health literacy programs that support positive mental wellbeing and address critical issues such as online safety, anxiety, loneliness, bullying, and belonging.

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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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Curiosity Stream

Use from home Library Card Required  Watch thousands of films, shows, and series covering science, nature, travel, history, and more. Curiosity Stream has something for everyone.

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Driving Tests

Use from home  Find official driving handbooks and practice tests that resemble the official DMV tests. Preparing for your driving exam has never been simpler.

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Explora for Public Libraries

Use from home Library Card Required  High quality collection of popular full-text magazines, reference books, videos and other sources covering virtually every subject.

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Fiero Code

Use from home Library Card Required  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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Gale Presents: Udemy

Use from home Library Card Required  On-demand video courses taught by world-class instructors across 75 categories that are updated weekly. Includes 25,000+ on-demand video courses in multiple languages.

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GCF Learn Free

Use from home The freedom to learn what you want, when you want, absolutely free! Online courses in topics such as reading, writing, math, finances, computer skills, social media, graphic design, and more!

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The Great Courses

Use from home Library Card Required  The leading media brand for learning with hundreds of courses spanning thousands of subjects. Each course is broken into multiple easy-to-watch video lessons so you can choose how much you want to learn at a time.

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History Reference Source

Use from home Library Card Required  Full-text journals, magazines, reference books and thousands of primary source documents that cover topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century.

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Khan Academy

Use from home  Informative videos and practice exercises to help students succeed at every grade level. Free lessons in math, science, humanities, reading, and even life skills. Also includes test preparation for grades K-14.

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Literary Reference Plus

Use from home Library Card Required  Reliable information on thousands of writers and their works. Learn about thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and time periods. Also find classic poems, short stories, and literature.

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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 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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Points of View Reference Source

Use from home Library Card Required  Rich content that can help students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.

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Read It!

Use from home Library Card Required  Designed to support learners who are developing English language proficiency and need adapted reading materials. It offers resources to help build background knowledge, conduct research and improve study skills.

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Science Reference Source

Use from home Library Card Required  Full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos. Also contains science experiments, curriculum-aligned lesson plans, and a vast image collection.

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Weiss Ratings: Teen Financial Literacy

Use from home Library Card Required  Plan for future goals with guidance toward your finances. Easy to understand guides to help you evaluate, plan, and fund your first steps into adulthood. Find guides on buying a car, saving for college, renting an apartment, and more.

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World Book Advanced

Use from home Library Card Required  (Grades 9+) Designed for high school and college students this powerful reference tool includes an online encyclopedia, multimedia, and primary source databases.

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