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When the homework starts piling up, don't despair. With your library card, you've got help 24/7!
Even if you can't make it into the library, we've got lots of excellent online tools to help your children complete those assignments and start the school year on the right foot. Our youth services librarians have evaluated and selected age-appropriate premium sites and websites for children and teens on a range of topics:
- Help Get Your Family Ready For School
Ready to go back to school?Our long, hot summer is almost over, and a new school year is about to begin... If you're not eager to face the transition, these websites can help prepare both you and your children for getting back to school: Family Education...
- Changing (ny) Times? Rely On The Library
As news junkies already know, the New York Times will be moving to online subscription fees by the end of March. But with the help of the Library, you can still keep reading it online for free, with just your library card: Today's NYT: Read the text-only...
- Explore Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and the Library has lots of great resources to help you explore, learn and enjoy our history. Check our Black History Month page for reading suggestions, links to local history and authoritative websites, and premium sites...
- 'get Caught Reading' Now!
Get ready for Summer Reading fun! Kids and Teens can sign up for 'Get Caught Reading' online, or at any Arlington Public Library Preschoolers may earn a "fishy" prize by sharing 10 books and completing fun, literacy-building activities. Children...
- Your Library Card
Most Iowa residents are entitled to a free library card. Proof of current address and a photo I.D. are required. Please visit the circulation desk on the 1st floor to obtain a card. Children must be at least 3 years old to have a card under their name....
Library
Homework Headaches? We Can Help!
When the homework starts piling up, don't despair. With your library card, you've got help 24/7! Even if you can't make it into the library, we've got lots of excellent online tools to help your children complete those assignments and start the school year on the right foot. Our youth services librarians have evaluated and selected age-appropriate premium sites and websites for children and teens on a range of topics:
- Resources for Elementary School
- Resources for Middles and High School
- Giving credit: How to cite sources
- Help Get Your Family Ready For School
Ready to go back to school?Our long, hot summer is almost over, and a new school year is about to begin... If you're not eager to face the transition, these websites can help prepare both you and your children for getting back to school: Family Education...
- Changing (ny) Times? Rely On The Library
As news junkies already know, the New York Times will be moving to online subscription fees by the end of March. But with the help of the Library, you can still keep reading it online for free, with just your library card: Today's NYT: Read the text-only...
- Explore Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and the Library has lots of great resources to help you explore, learn and enjoy our history. Check our Black History Month page for reading suggestions, links to local history and authoritative websites, and premium sites...
- 'get Caught Reading' Now!
Get ready for Summer Reading fun! Kids and Teens can sign up for 'Get Caught Reading' online, or at any Arlington Public Library Preschoolers may earn a "fishy" prize by sharing 10 books and completing fun, literacy-building activities. Children...
- Your Library Card
Most Iowa residents are entitled to a free library card. Proof of current address and a photo I.D. are required. Please visit the circulation desk on the 1st floor to obtain a card. Children must be at least 3 years old to have a card under their name....