Parents & Educators

Access to a selection of online Reference eBooks from Gale.

Academic articles, reports, news, book reports and more in the field of education.

With Kanopy stream "thoughtful entertainment" including independent and popular films, documentaries, The Criterion Collection, The Great Courses, PBS and more to your preferred device, including Roku. Also includes great content for Kids! As of November 1st, each user will receive 30 tickets a month to use on Kanopy – some videos will cost 1 ticket while others will cost 5 tickets. Learn more about tickets.

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Tacoma Public Library's eBook, eAudiobook, and eMagazine all-in-one app called Libby, opens a new window, by OverDrive. Libby is a streamlined reading app experience and is available for Android and iOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod touch), and Kindle Tablets.

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(PreK - 1) Fun and interactive online kindergarten-readiness learning for kids ages three to six.  Explore lessons in math, science, language and literacy and more!   

(Ages 0-18) The Novelist we love but limited to fiction and nonfiction for kids and teens!  (Does not include books for adults.)

Popular eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines available on your computer, mobile device, or eReader.  Up to 20 checkouts and 20 holds. 

As of May 1, 2023, Libby is the only available app for OverDrive eMaterials.

Includes full-length practice tests for GED, SAT, ACT, AP, PSAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, U.S. citizenship, and more. Find info on undergraduate and graduate programs and tuition and scholarship assistance, as well as a resume builder and interviewing advice. 

Enjoy levels 1-5 of Rosetta Stone courses for 30 different languages for free!

Printable activities from Scholastic for any subject: math, science, reading comprehension, STEM, writing and more.  Perfect for parents, childcare providers, and educators!