Our Homework Center Librarian Kate has come up with a list of useful resources you can access online from home. You may need your library card number handy to log in.
For access to all our online resources for older teens and adults, visit our A-Z Resources page.
DK FindOut!
Great resource for kids 7-11, with free access to thousands of images and age-appropriate content covering science, math, geography, English, history, and more. Start your search
Explora Primary (Grades K-5)
Designed for elementary school researchers with simple search for articles, essays, and primary source documents; easy-to-browse topics, and overviews to help students find a starting point.
Start your search | Help
Explora Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Designed for middle and high school researchers with simple search for articles, essays, and primary source documents. easy-to-browse topics, and overviews to help students find a starting point. Start your search | Help
Middle Search Plus (Grades 6-8)
Articles from popular elementary school magazines, encyclopedia articles, and an image collection of photos, maps, and flags. Start your search
Novelist K-8
Discover great books for kids and young adults. Search by title, author, series or reading level to find similar titles and reviews. Start your search | Help | Tutorial
Primary Search (Grades K-5)
Articles from popular elementary school magazines, encyclopedia articles, and an image collection of photos, maps, and flags. Start your search
And some fun stuff…
Library’s Kid Fun and Games links: https://www.cityoflafayette.com/1178/Fun-Games
Library’s Teen Life resource page: https://www.cityoflafayette.com/1913/Teen-Life-Resources