K - 12 Resources

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