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With more than 100 fully digital titles, AV2 World Languages offers children’s eBooks covering a vast amount of educational content. Titles are available in 14 languages with an option to also listen to an audio reading in each language. Patrons will click the title that interests them and then select the desired language once the book loads. This is a FREE resource; no library card is necessary to access AV2 Languages.

These pairings of fiction and nonfiction children's titles are designed to strengthen early literacy skills while exposing young learners to real world concepts. With colorful animation, rich audio, and interactive games, BookFlix is a perfect tool to engage and support beginning readers. Online tutorials are available. 

Educate Station offers learning plans and educational worksheets for students in Pre-K through Grade 5. This resource offers content which works well in a home-school environment or for parents wanting to give their young scholars extra help in specific subjects. With your library card from Bloomington Library, you can access this resource for FREE. To login from outside the library, patrons will need to enter their library card number.

Instantly borrow eAudiobooks, eBooks, comics, graphic novels, movies, TV shows, and music. Patrons can check out up to 7 Hoopla titles per month. All titles are always available; you never have to place a hold. Hoopla can be accessed on multiple devices including smart phones, tablets, Roku, FireTV, AndroidTV, Chromecast, AppleTV, and more. Online tutorials are available.

Access this collection of free eBooks for Illinois residents published by Illinois authors. Titles are always available, and there are no limits on checkouts. With Inkie.org Library, formerly known as Biblioboard, there's no waiting, just reading! NO LIBRARY CARD NEEDED! 

Stream thousands of films, documentaries, and television shows with Kanopy. Included are selections from The Criterion Collection, The Great Courses, film festival winners, independent directors, and more. Patrons will receive 30 tickets each month. Each item borrowed will result in 0-5 tickets being subtracted from the patron’s monthly allotment. All titles are always available; you never have to place a hold. Kanopy can now also be accessed through Libby. Online tutorials are available.

Access practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard which empowers learners to study at their own pace both inside and outside the classroom. Tackle math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more with Khan Academy! NO LIBRARY CARD REQUIRED!

Access thousands of popular and bestselling ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines for all ages as well as popular kids movies, TV shows, and more at the Digital Library of Illinois or through the Libby app. An online Instruction Guide is available.

Focusing on book recommendations for young readers, NoveList K-8 Plus is great for finding your next read. Browse genres and find award winning literature that will keep young readers engaged. 

This award winning PreK-3 database for reading and research makes learning fun. The PebbleGo database helps improve reading and research skills while building on children's interests. 

Emphasizing the latest STEM thinking and Next Generation Science Standards, ScienceFlix is transforming the way students access science topics, acquire scientific knowledge, and build an abiding interest in science, technology, and engineering. 

TumbleBooks has over 1100 titles for grades K-6, and includes our unique animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books, non fiction books and videos, curated playlists, as well as books in Spanish and French. Plus, the collection features Graphic Novels – a student favorite! Online tutorials are available.  

This resource offers an encyclopedia, dictionary, atlas, homework help, study aids, and curriculum guides. Patrons can play, explore, research and learn through the different lessons, videos, games, and activities. Access to World Book Online is free with your library card. Online tutorials are available. 

This catalog lists the holdings of libraries in the U.S. and abroad. Search for items by author, title, subject, or format. If you find something you'd like to borrow, fill out the Request an Item form and if the item is available, it will be sent to Bloomington Library where you'll be able to borrow and return it.

There is no charge for Interlibrary Loan services.

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