You don't have to come into the library to check out books! Learn how to access our ebooks and audio here:
The library offers hoopla, a groundbreaking digital media service that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone - and even your TV! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later.
And make sure you take a look at all of our favorite things on our staff picks page!
Health
Nothing is more important during a time like this than your mental and physical health. Find some trustworthy resources here:
- MedlinePlus The Teen Health page of Medline Plus, an online information service produced by the United States National Library of Medicine.
- Lifespan The adolescent's page of Lifespan, Rhode Island’s first health system. A comprehensive, integrated, academic health system affiliated with The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
- MHARI Mental Health Association of Rhode Island.
General Learning
- Westerly Library & Wilcox Park informational Databases for free with your library card.
- Khan Academy A nonprofit whose mission is to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. Create your own personalized schedule and curriculum.
- How Stuff Works General knowledge website bursting with interesting articles about every topic you can think of.
- iHeart Podcast Network A collection of up-to-date podcasts. Listen for free!
- Crash Course Fun YouTube series on a ton of different topics, and John Green hosts some! I love the philosophy ones.
- Smithsonian Teachers Great articles from the Smithsonian Institute, selected for teachers and students alike.
- TED Talks These TED Talks, which actually started during a 1984 conference where Technology, Education, and Design converged, are all from speakers under the age of 20.
- Kurzgesagt Wonderfully animated videos on a wide variety of topics. Learn why finding alien life would be our doom!
Science
- NASA STEM Resources from NASA for students gr 9-12.
- Amazing Space Another site by NASA, this one filled with info on what they know best, space!
- Interested in citizen science? Find a ton of ways you can help further scientific research at scistarter.
Language
- Mango Language free access with your library card!
Coding
- Code.org is a non-profit dedicated to expanding access to computer science in schools. Try a fun hour of code!
- W3Schools is an educational website for learning web technologies online. Learn everything from basic HTML to programming languages like Python.
Test Prep
- Find free GED pratice tests from Test-Guide here.
- Kaplan, a for-profit corporation that offers test preparation and student support services, has some free online PSAT and SAT tests available.
- Find more SAT practice from the College Board.
Virtual Tours
- Google Arts & Culture allows you to visit historical sites, museums, art collections and so much more!
- Mental Floss the wonderful general trivia and knowledge site, has shared these two tours of excavated homes in Pompeii.
Nature Cams
- What is a better stress reliever than watching kittens play? Check out a ton of live nature cams here from explore.
Coloring Sheets
Because sometimes all you want to do is color. These artists have released free coloring sheets for you to enjoy!
- Audrey Kawaski, a Japanese American artist known for her drawings of mystical females, influenced by her passion for Japanese Manga and Art Nouveau, shared this drawing.
- Author and artist Liz Climo shared an entire coloring book filled with adorable, funny critters via her Tumblr here.
- Or what about free coloring pages of the collections from over a hundred museums and libraries? Check out the New York Academy of Medicine’s #ColorOurCollections!
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