Children

Libby Kids

Dive into a large selection of ebooks and audiobooks tailored for young readers, covering everything from beloved classics to contemporary favorites. Libby offers an immersive and safe digital environment where kids can explore, learn, and spark their imagination while fostering a love for reading. Libby Kids is perfect  for parents looking to introduce their children to a world of stories at their fingertips.

Hoopla Kids Mode

Hoopla is one of our most popular apps, and it has a “kids mode” that filters out all adult content (up to age 12). This is a valuable tool for parents. The process is very easy. Just look for a “kids” button on the upper bar in hoopla.  All of the content – movies, TV shows, music, audiobooks, eBooks, and comics – has been curated and brought together in this one family-friendly place. Download the app today.

Kids Mode is a feature that should be used with parental guidance. Parents or guardians are expected to decide whether a specific title is appropriate for their child.

TumbleBooks

Children can listen and read along with TumbleBook’s animated, talking picture books that teach the joy of reading in a fun format they will love.

ProQuest CultureGrams

Discover age-appropriate, easy to use resources about the world’s cultures with colorful pictures and videos.

DayByDay Ohio Family Literacy Calendar

With a perpetual calendar featuring songs, activities, book suggestions, and videos, Day By Day Ohio supports early literacy skills and helps young children get ready for school.

explora Primary Schools (k-5)

This is an easy-to-use, graphically-appealing interface they can use to search databases, with more than 80 popular full-text elementary school magazines, books, and encyclopedia articles. Curated especially for K-5 students.

explora Primary Schools (6-12)

Explora Secondary Schools provides resources for middle and high school students. Access an extensive collection of full-text magazines, journals, encyclopedias, biographies and more available through an easy-to-use interface.

Brainfuse HelpNow

Need homework help? Connect with a live tutor for free using Brainfuse HelpNow! Expert tutors will be available daily from 2–11 PM to assist students in grades K-12 with Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Foreign Language, SAT/ACT prep, and more! All tutors must possess a four-year degree, have prior teaching or tutoring experience, and clear a background check to be certified as a Brainfuse Tutor.

1000 Books before kindergarten

Need homework help? Connect with a live tutor for free using Brainfuse HelpNow! Expert tutors will be available daily from 2–11 PM to assist students in grades K-12 with Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Foreign Language, SAT/ACT prep, and more! All tutors must possess a four-year degree, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten (1KBBK) is designed to ignite a passion for reading in your child from an early age.

ABCYa.com

ABCya provides over 400 fun and educational games for grades PreK through 6. Activities are designed by parents and educators, are categorized by grade and subject, and tie into Common Core Standards.

Discovery Education

No permission slips required. These virtual events let educators take students to amazing places and give them remarkable experiences, without ever leaving the classroom!

World Book Early Learning

Preschoolers and children in early grades can enjoy learning in 3 different interactive environments featuring read-aloud text when children hover their cursor over the buttons and images on the page.

Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets is a national public media literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help.

Vroom

Vroom tools boost early learning wherever caregivers are! Receive a daily Vroom tip by dowloading the free app, visiting the website, or signing up for texts. Tips are science-based, developmentally appropriate for your child (0-5 years), and easy to fit into everyday life!