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Need to brush up on your math and reading skills? Or looking for sources for homework and projects?  Or maybe a good book recommendation? Checkout our online resources! If you have questions about how to use them, please come by or call us at the Reference Desk: (708) 649-7485. 

Arcademics

Free multiplayer educational games in math, language arts, and more for K-8 students. 

Comics Plus

Unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, manga, and more!

Education.com

Guided learning and study packets.

Funbrain

Provides games, books, comics, and videos that develop skills in math, reading, problem-solving and literacy.

Highlights Kids

Activities, crafts, recipes, games, puzzles, and more.

KidLit TV

Discover children’s books and connect with the people who create them.

Math Games

Fast-paced games reinforce math facts.

MetKids

Whimsical, kid-friendly intro to the wide world of art.

Middle Search Plus

Provides popular middle school magazines and reference books.

Novelist K-8 Plus

Books recommendations for younger readers. Find books that are just right for reading levels and interests.

PBS KIDS

Educational games and videos from Curious George, Wild Kratts and other PBS KIDS shows!

Primary Search

Provides popular children’s magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedic entries, and a vast image collection.

National Geographic Kids

Kid-friendly science and social studies info via videos, games, and more.

ReadWriteThink

Online resource for all things reading and writing.

Scratch

Creative sandbox opens the door to coding in any subject area.