Research & Discovery for Kids & Families

The Library is here to help you find quality online resources!

Library Online section offers resources the Oregon Library directly purchases for its patrons or is provided through our state online resource BadgerLink.
Books & Reading Resources page offers booklists created by Oregon Library staff along with websites with reading suggestions and literacy resources.
Tough Topics for Parents & Caregivers page provides resources on talking to children about Covid-19, race, and other sensitive subjects.

Questions or suggestions regarding kid and family online resources? Please email Children's Librarian Kelly Allen at kallen [at] oregonlibrary.org (kallen[at]oregonlibrary[dot]org).

Library Online

You will need a library card to use these resources. Don't have a library card? If you do not have a library card, learn more about getting a library card on the Your Library Card page.

	Britannica Escolar est enciclopedia español para los estudiantes más jóvenes y educadores Britannica Escolar is a Spanish encyclopedia for younger students and educators Provided by BadgerLink
	Britannica School is the access point for Britannica School Elementary, Middle, and High Provided by BadgerLink
	CreativeBug provides unlimited access to online art and craft classes Create an account to start creating CreativeBug also has classes for kids! Once you login, go to the top menu and hover over Classes to find classes for kids Image Paid for by Oregon Public Library
	Kanopy allows library card holders to stream movies and TV shows Create an account using your library card and then you'll receive 5 credits per month to watch movies or TV shows Each movie or episode is 1 credit except content that is unlimited which includes Kanopy Kids and Great Courses Image Image Paid for by Oregon Public Library
	NoveList Plus provides fiction and non-fiction reading recommendations and more Image Image Paid for by Oregon Public Library
	OverDrive is an online collection of downloadable ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines Get started with the Libby app Image Image Provided in collaboration with WPLC
	PBS Wisconsin Education provides videos, games, and multi-media content for learners in classrooms, libraries, and virtual environments. PBS Wisconsin Education is a service of the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board and the University of Wisconsin-Madison
	Points of View Reference Source presents multiple sides of an issue to help assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills Provided by BadgerLink
	TeachingBooks provides an engaging collection of resources that brings books to life Provided by BadgerLink
	Transparent Language Online is an online language learning resource Create a personal account and start learning KidSpeak is Transparent Language Online for kids! Image Paid for by the Oregon Public Library