Resources for Online Learning for Youth

Library Resources:

Curbside pickup - Pick up books and other materials using our curbside pickup service.
Digital Downloads - Find information and instructions for downloadable platforms including hoopla and Overdrive. (Waterford Library card required)
HelpNow from Brainfuse - Get live tutoring help, create study tools, set up study groups, and more. (Waterford Library card required)
Library Cards - Parents or legal guardians of Waterford and Lake Angelus students can request a library card for their kids and teens under the age of 18. Waterford and Lake Angelus students 18 and older can request a library card on their own.
Online Databases - Find resources from dozens of databases to help with homework. (Waterford Library card required)

Other Resources:

Khan Academy - Free, online courses covering dozens of subjects for all grades
Michigan eResources (K-5) - Databases with magazine articles, encyclopedias, reference books, primary sources, and eBook collections
NASA at Home - Virtual tours, podcasts, videos, and other activities from NASA
NoveList - A database of recommended reading lists, read-alikes, reading guides, book club resources, and more (Waterford Library card required)
PBS Resources for Upper Elementary - Videos, games, activities and more for upper elementary students
PBS Resources for Middle School - Videos, games, activities and more for middle school students
Project Gutenberg - Over 60,000 eBooks of the world's greatest literature and classics
Pronunciator - Learn a new language with courses, movies, music and more (Waterford Library card required)
Scholastic Book Wizard - a way to determine a given book's reading level, as long as it was published by Scholastic
Science Experments at Home - Science that can be done with materials found around the house
TED Ed - Video-based lessons for students from the creators of TED talks
Tumblebooks and Tumblebooks (en espanol) - a wide variety of books that read along with your child
Waterford School District - Stay up to date with the latest from the Waterford School District
Wide Open School - Online multi-media content curated by commensensemedia.org