K - 12 Resources

These resources are for K–12 students and educators. Explore articles, streaming video and interactive learning tools. 

BookFlix

Encourages reading by pairing streaming video storybooks with related fiction and non-fiction titles for children.

Library card required

Brainfuse HelpNow

Brainfuse HelpNow offers personalized academic assistance in core subjects (math, reading, writing, science), a 24/7 Writing Lab, academic content and practice tests for skills-building (including SAT preparation), and much more. Live tutoring from Brainfuse experts is available from 2:00 PM - 11:59 PM EST.

Library card required

Britannica School

Britannica School is a safe, up-to-date, and age-appropriate information resource for Elementary, Middle, and High School. Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research and reinforce curriculum standards.

Free & accessible anywhere in NY state but requires a library card if outside of NY

Comics Plus (Children's Library)

A collection of thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, manga, picture books, and early readers. 

Comics Plus (Children's Library) is a portal to titles for beginning and emergent readers in pre-K to early elementary school, active readers in upper elementary and middle school. Every title is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on your computer, tablet or phone—no holds or wait lists required.

To read on your tablet or phone, download the free Comics Plus app for iOS and Android.

For the full Comics Plus collection which includes titles for teens and adults, visit our Comics Plus page.

Library card required

Flipster

Get access to major magazines and journals to read on your smartphone, tablet, or PC. Check out Flipster's getting started guide here. To get the free Flipster app, search for "Flipster" in either Google Play or  Apple's App Store

Access to this resource will end on July 1, 2026. To browse and borrow digital periodicals, take a look in our online catalog.

Library card required

Gale In Context: Elementary

Gale In Context: Elementary (formerly Kids InfoBits), introduces elementary school students to database searching with easy-to-use resources featuring age-appropriate, curriculum-related content

Free & accessible anywhere in NY state but requires a library card if outside of NY

Gale In Context: Middle School

Gale In Context: Middle School is a Gale database created specifically for middle school students, combining reference content with age-appropriate videos.

Free & accessible anywhere in NY state but requires a library card if outside of NY

Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints

Gale in Context Opposing Viewpoints covers today’s social issues, from Offshore Drilling to Climate Change. Helps students research, analyze and organize a broad variety of data for conducting research, completing writing assignments, preparing for debates, creating presentations and more.

Free & accessible anywhere in NY state but requires a library card if outside of NY

Gale OneFile: High School Edition

Provides access to authoritative digital content for classroom assignments. Middle and high school learners can research magazines, journals, newspapers, and reference books covering a wide range of subjects, from science, history, and literature to political science, sports, and environmental studies.

Free & accessible anywhere in NY state but requires a library card if outside of NY

Gale Presents: Peterson's Test and Career Prep

An online learning resource that offers a central hub for standardized test prep, college planning, career assessment, job searches, and more. 

There is an English version of the website and a Spanish version.

Please note that you will need to create a username and password (no email address necessary).

Free & accessible anywhere in NY state but requires a library card if outside of NY

Middle Search Plus

Middle Search Plus is a full-text database providing popular middle school magazines, reference e-books, and thousands of primary source documents and videos. Subjects include history, current events, science and sports.

Library card required

Novelist K-8 Plus

Find good books for kids, whether fiction or nonfiction. This online resource includes reading recommendations from librarians. Search for books by reading level, genre, content, time period, and more.

Library card required

Novelist Plus

Find good books and audiobooks for adults, whether fiction or nonfiction. This online resource includes reading recommendations from librarians. Search for books by genre, content, time period, and more.

Library card required

Professional Development Collection

Articles and abstracts from academic journals for professional educators.

Access to this resource will end on June 30, 2026.

Library card required

Tumblebooks

Search from a selection of read-a-long and animated talking picture books, eBooks, graphic novels, non-fiction, and educational videos, puzzles, and games.  Titles include accelerated reading, Lexile, and grade reading levels.  Create your own playlists of favorite titles.

Library card required

Upcoming Events

Wednesday of Wisdom: Protecting The Well-being and Finances of Older Adults 

Wed, Jun 17 11:00am
New Utrecht, Auditorium

Apple Bank community partner finance

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, please join us for this valuable program on preventing elder abuse and avoiding online crimes or scams.

 This program will go over the types and signs of Elder Abuse and highlight services and resources available to all older New Yorkers…

Virtual Financial Coaching

Wed, Jun 17 4:00pm
Central Library, Business & Career Center

finance Virtual Programming

Do you have questions about credit or debt? The Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) can help you manage your money, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financial goals. 

Make an appointment with a coach from the Financial Coaching Corps of the Community…

Virtual English Conversation Group

Wed, Jun 17 4:00pm
Ryder Library

adult learning conversations english conversation group

Practice your English speaking and listening skills with other adults who are learning English. Our group meets online, on Zoom. 

Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group. The Zoom link will be emailed one (1) hour before the group starts…

La forma de las cosas por venir: ficciones especulativas del futuro | Taller de escritura con Michel Nieva

Wed, Jun 17 5:30pm
Central Library

creative writing Immigrant Heritage Month Immigrant Services

Programa virtual

¿Quién tiene derecho a imaginar el futuro? Explora esta pregunta con el galardonado autor, poeta e investigador argentino Michel Nieva.

En este taller de ciencia ficción se explorará la ficción especulativa como una herramienta crítica para intervenir en el presente…

Virtual English Conversation Group

Thu, Jun 18 10:30am
Central Library

adult learning conversations english conversation group

Practice your English speaking and listening skills with other adults who are learning English. Our group meets online, on Zoom. 

Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group. The Zoom link will be emailed one (1) hour before the group starts…

Get to Know Gmail

Thu, Jun 18 2:00pm
Macon Library

adult learning computer basics techknowledge

 Get to know Gmail introduces new users in creating a gmail account and learning about the interface of a gmail account. For older adults and adults with little to no computer experience. This session is 60 minutes. 

 

Virtual Financial Coaching

Thu, Jun 18 4:00pm
Central Library, Business & Career Center

finance Virtual Programming

Do you have questions about credit or debt? The Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) can help you manage your money, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financial goals. 

Make an appointment with a coach from the Financial Coaching Corps of the Community…

National External Diploma Program (NEDP) Info. Session

Thu, Jun 18 6:30pm
Pacific, 2nd Flr Meeting Room

adult learning career hse

Looking for a different way to earn your high school equivalency diploma? The National External Diploma Program could be right for you! Earn your HSE diploma within 6-9 months! Must be able to dedicate a minimum of 12 hours each week while enrolled in the program to stay on track and…

Virtual English Conversation Group

Sat, Jun 20 11:00am
Kings Bay Library

adult learning conversations english conversation group

Practice your English speaking and listening skills with other adults who are learning English. Our group meets online, on Zoom. 

Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group. The Zoom link will be emailed on the Friday before the program.

Virtual Financial Coaching

Mon, Jun 22 12:00pm
Central Library, Business & Career Center

finance Virtual Programming

Do you have questions about credit or debt? The Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) can help you manage your money, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financial goals. 

Make an appointment with a coach from the Financial Coaching Corps of the Community…

Brooklyn Connections Primary Source Packets

Brooklyn Connections has developed several social studies curriculum packets full of primary source documents from the Brooklyn Collection. The sources and corresponding guiding questions can help students gain brand new perspectives about Brooklyn's historical people, places and events.

Browse now

 

The Teacher Lab

The Teacher Lab is a free information literacy and research skills course for K-12 educators (teachers and school librarians). The course is designed to help educators feel more confident finding a variety of texts and media for their classrooms.

Course attendees are eligible to earn 12 hours toward the NYS Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) 100 hours requirement.

Enroll now