Research & Discovery for Kids & Families

So many resources available online and not enough time to sort through them for quality options. The Library is here to help! 

• Library Online section offers resources the Oregon Library directly purchases for its patrons or is provided through our state online resource BadgerLink.
• Other Learning Resources provides a curated list of websites to help young learners at home.
• 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 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@oregonlibrary.org.

Library Online 

You will need a library card to use these resources. Don't have a library card? Request a Web Only Library Card by completing this short online form. 

Resource	How can the resource help you?
Access BadgerLink	Provides licensed content not available through free search engines. BadgerLink Training Page
Access Britannica Library	Encyclopedia articles with images, maps, games, and other learning materials for elementary school students and educators. Provided by BadgerLink. Britannica Library Help
Access CreativeBug	NOW AVAILABLE! Unlimited access to online art and craft classes for ALL AGES. Log in with your library card and pin. You will be prompted to create an account. Paid for by Oregon Public Library.
Access Explora	Search EBSCO databases for elementary school students and educators. Provided by BadgerLink.
Access NoveList Plus	A database of fiction and nonfiction including read-alikes, reviews and discussion guides.
Access OverDrive	Check out E-books and digital audio books that can be downloaded to your device free. Getting started with the Libby app. Provided in collaboration with WPLC.
Access Teaching Books	Multimedia resources for exploring children's and young adult books and their authors. Provided by BadgerLink. TeachingBooks Training Page
Access Transparent Language Online	An online language learning resource. Create a personal account and start learning. Several languages have the KidSpeak option for young learners. Paid for by Oregon Public Library.
Access PBS Wisconsin Education	Video programs for Wisconsin's K-12 students and teachers, available via streaming or download. Provided by Wisconsin Public Television.

Other Learning Resources 

Children's Librarians have created a list of websites to help our young patrons learn and explore new things!