Library Recommended Websites
Library Recommended Websites
Education – Employment – Geography – Government – Health – Kids
Resources about children’s and young adult books from TeachingBooks, including exclusive Meet-the-Author movies and recordings, book trailers, and Reader’s Advisory to help you choose the right book.
Credo is an easy-to-use tool for research, homework, and other reference needs. Gather background information on your topic from over one thousand full-text encyclopedias, subject handbooks, and current events resources, as well as 500,000+ images and audio files and over 1,000 videos.
A collection of interactive tutorials, practice tests, articles, flash cards and e-books patrons can use to improve academic skills in reading, writing, math and science as well as prepare for high-stakes exams.
DrivingTests.org is dedicated to helping people prepare for their licensing exams. The program is customized by state, as to ensure a more accurate and efficient experience as possible. This site provides 16 standard driver’s licensing practice tests, 50 CDL practice tests, 9 motorcycle practice tests, official driver’s manuals, and 100+ DMV questions. This service is free with your local library.
Find a compilation of online typing resources by the Rochester Institute of Technology here.
The Federal Government offers unique hiring paths to help hire individuals that represent our diverse society. Learn more about each hiring path and your eligibility.
Build Resumes and Job Letters, explore occupations, search for jobs, find career matches, and prepare for interviews. Job & Career Accelerator is part of Learning Express.
Glassdoor is one of the world’s largest job and recruiting sites. Built on the foundation of increasing workplace transparency, Glassdoor offers millions of the latest job listings, combined with a growing database of company reviews, CEO approval ratings, salary reports, interview reviews and questions, benefits reviews, office photos and more.
The World Factbook provides information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.
Federal Student Aid posts financial aid info and tips on a regular basis. Students can apply and log in to manage their loans.
Social Security has a one-stop shop solution allowing your customers to complete their Social Security business from the convenience of your organization without the need to visit a Social Security office.
If you require assistance on benefits for Veterans, please visit this site for more information.
The official U.S. government source for fuel economy information. This specific link will take you to their “Find and Compare Cars” resource page. Feel free to explore their site to find other useful free resources available to you.
Finding the right Medicare plan is tough. Especially for seniors. Discover this resource center with Medicare plan counselors, facts about your Medicare rights, and assistance in finding affordable solutions for you.
Cerebral Palsy Guide provides free educational materials, financial resources, and support options for families affected by this condition and other birth injuries.
MedlinePlus is an online health information resource for patients and their families and friends. It is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world’s largest medical library, which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy is a subscription-based digital education program for children ages 2–8, created by Age of Learning, Inc. Subscribers can access learning activities on the ABCmouse.com website or mobile app.
For 12 and under users, Coolmath4Kids is an amusement park of games, lessons and more, designed to teach math and make it FUN.
Created for kids in grades Pre-K through 8, Funbrain.com has been the leader in free educational games for kids since 1997. Funbrain offers hundreds of games, books, comics, and videos that develop skills in math, reading, problem-solving and literacy.
Dedicated to helping families raise CURIOUS, CREATIVE, CARING and CONFIDENT kids. Highlights helps children become their best selves when they use their creativity and imagination; develop their reading, thinking and reasoning skills; and learn to treat others with respect, kindness and sensitivity.
National Geographic Kids focuses on all the subjects of most interest to kids ages 6 to 14. Animal Facts, Games, and videos are available for free.
PBS KIDS is dedicated to offering free access to media content and community-based experiences that support learning for young children. Our mission is to use the power of media to open worlds of possibilities for all children, so that every child can reach their full potential in school — and in life.
Sesame Workshop is an independent nonprofit organization with a mission to help kids everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.
Starfall is a children’s website that teaches basic English reading and writing skills. The main demographic is preschoolers, and kindergarteners. It teaches children how to read by using games and phonics.