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The Library paid for these subscriptions so you don't have to! You will need your Niles-Maine library card to use most of them. If you don't have a library card, click here to sign up!
| Name | Description | Use At Home? |
|---|---|---|
| Biography Reference Bank |
Biography Reference Bank offers in-depth profiles of individuals based on any combination of occupation, activity, gender, place of origin, birthday and lifespan. |
Yes |
Brainfuse HelpNow |
Live tutoring available from 2 - 11 p.m. daily for kindergarten and up. Includes practice exercises, quizzes, and flashcard creator. |
Yes |
Brainfuse LearnNow |
Practice tests for ACT, SAT, AP, Civil Service, NCLEX, TOEFL, and more. |
Yes |
| Creativebug |
More than 1,000 on-trend arts and crafts video tutorials such as hand-lettering, sewing, and knitting taught by recognized design experts and artists. |
Yes |
Explora Junior High |
Full-text articles from magazines, reference books, and primary sources on all topics. |
Yes |
hoopla |
Movies, music, eBooks, and audiobooks for your computer or mobile device. |
Yes |
Kanopy |
Classic, international, documentary, and educational films from the Criterion Collection, Janus films, The Great Courses, and the PBS Frontline series. |
Yes |
Novelist K-8 Plus |
Reading recommendations for grades K-8 including Lexile levels. |
Yes |
PressReader |
Digital newspapers and magazines such as the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun Times. |
Yes |
| TumbleBookLibrary |
Animated, read-along, picture, and chapter eBooks for grades K-6. |
Yes |
World Book for Kids |
General information on all topics for grades K-8. |
Yes |