Online resources
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OverDrive / Libby
Featured resource
Direct links to Libby for Android and iOS
Best-selling and popular ebooks and e-audiobooks in various formats, many available for Kindle. Also includes thousands of online magazines.
Brainfuse HelpNow
Online tutoring for many subjects. Get help with writing assignments, take practice tests, prep for the GED or the U.S. citizenship test, and much more.
Common Sense Education
Common Sense Education supports students thriving as learners, leaders, and citizens in the digital age. It equips K–12 schools, libraries, and families with everything educators need to empower the next generation of digital citizens. Kids and teens will be better prepared to make smart choices online and in life. Common Sense Education also supports teachers with training and recognition, and engages the whole community through family outreach.
CultureGrams
Country reports that go beyond mere facts and figures to deliver a one-of-a-kind perspective on daily life and culture. In-depth reports covering 200+ countries, the United States, and Canada.
eLibrary
Curated info on common and trending research topics. Geared toward a wide range of users including middle and high school students, college-prep and college-level researchers, and professional educators. Educators can search for resources that correlate to state and national standards, including Common Core State Standards.
Provided by NC LIVE 
Energystar.gov
A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency site that gives information about going green. Features an excellent Kids section.
Gale in Context: Elementary
Just for elementary students: search for info on current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports, and more. Includes easy-to-understand articles from over 100 kids' magazines, newspapers, and reference books.
hoopla
Thousands of popular ebooks, movies, TV shows, music, and e-audiobooks.
Just for Kids Access Video
Kids' shows for homeschoolers, makerspaces, cord cutters, homework help, and more. Includes favorites like Sesame Street, The Electric Company, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, The Berenstain Bears, Franklin, and thousands more. This resource can be accessed anywhere, anytime – it’s fully responsive and mobile friendly, plus thoroughly kid safe and advertisement free.
Provided by NC LIVE
Mymoney.gov
Info about budgeting, investing, financing college, taxes, avoiding scams, and starting a small business. Created by the Financial Literacy and Education Commission, this site presents financial literacy information from different federal agencies.
NoveList Plus
Discover new books with author read-alikes, book discussion guides, reading lists, and more for all genres of fiction and for all ages.
Help and more info for NoveList Plus
Provided by NC LIVE
OverDrive magazines
Free, unlimited access to over 3000 popular magazines.
TumbleBooks Library
Ebooks for kids! Includes puzzles, games, and readalongs.