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Showing posts with label databases. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

More FREE resources available

Allegheny County provides FREE access to many amazing databases. Some of these databases are expanding their resources to offer even more FREE eResources! 

EBSCO Learning Express is a suite of online interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards and articles for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, career development and more. These learning tools are designed to help students and professionals achieve their educational and career goals.This database has educational content for elementary student through adults. This resources is only available until June 30, so check it out today!

Gale is offering FREE access to Miss Humblebee's Academy through Mid-June. Miss Humblebee's Academy is an interactive kindergarten-readiness program that introduces children ages three to six to key concepts in math, science, social studies, language and literacy, art, and music. It’s as challenging as it is fun!

Free access to World Book Online is available temporarily. Please complete this form and temporary login information will be emailed to you.

A safe, trusted, 21st-century learning environment for students, with reliable information for papers and projects. Contains thousands of informational articles, books and current event information. Also explore pictures and videos. Even play educational games!


Thursday, April 16, 2020

The Library may be closed, but don't forgot about our digital resources!!

While our physical building is closed, we still offer tons of amazing educational and entertaining resources for YOU digitally! We offer access to hundreds of eBooks, eMagazines, music, audiobooks, videos, research databases, and more!!!

Don't have a library card? NO PROBLEM!
You can sign up for one ONLINE!
Click here for information on how.
Click here to sign up online!


There are eResources for ALL ages, from small children up through senior citizens! 
Below is a list of some of Ms. Dani's favorite eResources for children.

*Please note that to access these digital resources, you may be asked for your library card number.* 
*If you encounter issues, please email us at pleasanthills@einetwork.net*


Read eBooks, listen to audiobooks, read magazines, and check out short videos using OverDrive and/or their app Libby. The app can be downloaded on most smart handheld devices and allows you access to hundreds of titles for all ages. Don't have a handheld device? Titles can also be accessed on a desktop computer as well.

Tumble Books offers video read-alouds of hundreds of educational and entertaining titles for children. They also offer a great selection of eBooks, graphic novels, language learning titles, online games and puzzles, and a math database. There's really something for all kids and teens! 


Scholastic has two great databases - BookFlix and TrueFlix. Both databases offer video read-alouds of titles based on theme or subject mater. BookFlix pairs a picture book with a non-fiction title. TrueFlix pairs an education video with a non-fiction title. Read and explore today!

Little Pim, the child language learning database by Mango Languages, can help children learn over ten different languages! You will need to set-up a personal account using your library card number to access this valuable eResource.



The above eResources are just a small selection of the amazing digital resources we offer!
 Check them out for yourself and let us know what you think!!