Boundless App Update

Due to the unexpected closure of Baker & Taylor, the Boundless platform and app are being discontinued.  The eRead Illinois collection of e-books and e-audiobooks will transition to a new platform offering the same great titles plus new enhancements.  For complete details, please visit our Library News page.

Students & Teachers

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Services for Educators

As educators, you know that a well-rounded and engaging classroom can make all the difference in a student's academic journey. 

Our library offers a range of services to support your teaching and inspire students. Whether you want to expand classroom resources, foster a love of reading, or integrate digital tools, we’re here to help! Here's how we can partner with you to make your classroom even better. 

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1. Classroom Visits:

Our library staff offers classroom visits to highlight library resources, introduce new books, and share upcoming events. 

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2. Guest Readers:

This is a great way to introduce students to excellent books, inspire a love of storytelling, and support lesson plans with tailored guest reading sessions.

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3. Classroom Card Sign-Up:

By signing up for a library card, your students will have easy access to our books, audiobooks, and digital resources, both in school and at home.

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4. Digital Library Instruction:

We offer sessions on how to use our digital library, which includes e-books, audiobooks, and online educational platforms.

We believe teachers are key to student success and are here to support you in creating an engaging, inclusive classroom. Learn how we can assist your teaching and inspire the next generation of learners! 

If you would like to: 

  • Schedule a classroom visit or guest reader session 
  • Sign up for classroom library cards 
  • Schedule digital library training or book recommendations 
  • Discuss any other questions or ideas 

Contact us using our online form.

Education Resources

America's News

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America’s News helps readers explore a diverse range of popular topics including business, health, politics, careers, entrepreneurship, and much more. With current content and archives back to the 1980s from more than 4,050 U.S. news sources, it is the most comprehensive domestic news resource available.
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Beanstack

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The Beanstack platform allows users to track their reading and participate in reading challenges.  Access using a web browser or the Beanstack Tracker mobile app.

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Mango Languages

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Mango Languages offers over 70 world language courses expertly designed to adapt to a diverse range of learning needs, styles, and backgrounds. Learn a new language on your computer or mobile device with this self-paced, intuitive, and accessible platform.

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TeenBookCloud

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TeenBookCloud is a middle-grade and high school collection geared towards readers in grades 7 - 12.  The collection includes Graphic Novels, Enhanced Novels, eBooks, classic literature, non-fiction, and audiobooks.  TeenBookCloud’s diverse collection supports what students learn at school, making it perfect for assigned reading.  There are no due dates or waiting to borrow.

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TumbleBook Library

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TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of e-books for children in grades K - 6, with over 1200 animated, talking picture books, books in English, Spanish, and French, read-along chapter books, graphic novels, and non-fiction books, plus games and puzzles! No due dates or waiting to borrow. This digital library and its books are always available and streamed right to a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Library card required.
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World Book Online

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World Book Online provides the same expert information found in The World Book Encyclopedia in an interactive, online environment.

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Beyond Books

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Interest Grades: PK-3 | This science focused STEAM kit is a dynamic, hands-on introduction to the fascinating powers of magnets. When fun and colorful tools are combined with scientific exploration, STEAM lessons become irresistible.

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Electronics, Coding, and Bots Kit Library of Things

Interest Grades: 4+ | Kick start your study of electronics with our book featuring step by step instructions. Kids learn early coding with Artie the programmable robot that draws whatever you code on any sheet of paper.

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Engineering Gears & Mazes Kit Library of Things

Interest Grades: K-3 | Hands on crafts, rolling marble gravity mazes, and machines that move, the Engineering Gears and Mazes kit has all the enrichment a future engineer could need.

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Explore Circuits Kit Library of Things

Interest Grades: 4+ | Play and learn with this circuits kit. Develop problem solving, cause and effect, and logic skills in this addictive marble circuits game.

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Family Game Night Kit Library of Things

Interest Grades: 4+ | Break away from screens and engage with this collection of games for children 10 and up. Villains, monsters, and a survival game are sure to engage kids. Small group play at the library or fun at home.

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Learn to Measure Kit Library of Things

Interest Grade: PK | Science, technology, engineering, and math all require precision, this kit kickstarts learning about the basics of measuring.

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Letters and Numbers Kit Library of Things

Interest Grades: PK-3 | Help children establish a strong base for all future learning with this kit focused on learning the alphabet and numbers. Kids will love the Alphabet Bingo game and self-correcting number puzzles.

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Money, Math, and Economics Kit Library of Things

Interest Grades: PK-3 | The Money, Math & Economics kit introduces the concept of money recognition, money management, and math skills using play money in a hands-on play environment.

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Robotics and Coding Kit Library of Things

Interest Grades: PK-3 | The world of coding continues to expand every day. This kit is full of fun facts about robots, computers, and other cool technology and inventions.

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Rocks and Fossils Kit Library of Things

Kit contains: 1 book, 1 GeoSafari stereoscope [Fully functional microscope, 12 included rock samples, 10X and 20X eyepieces], 1 fossil collection, 1 mineral collection [Fossils collection contains: 9 fossils, identification chart, storage tray, 9

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Tot Time Game Night Kit Library of Things

Interest Grade: PK | It’s game night for the youngest children with this set of games for ages 3 and up. Early cooperation and game play are sure to be a hit for parents looking to engage their kids at home or in the library.

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Understanding our Universe Kit Library of Things

Contents: The Big Beyond / James Carter -- 1 shining stars projector -- 3 projector discs -- 8 inflatable planets -- 1 inflatable sun -- 1 inflatable Earth's moon -- 1 inflatable Pluto -- 1 air pump with hose -- 1 solar system facts and activities

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