Doing homework? Writing a paper? Need an idea for a science fair project? You can use the databases below, start your internet research on a kid-friendly search engine, or
visit the library and ask the friendly Children’s staff for help with research!
Databases for Grades K – 8
The library’s homework databases are available 24 hours a day! You’ll need your library card number and password/PIN (usually the last four digits of your phone number) to log in.
CultureGrams
Learn about countries of the world, all 50 United States, and the Canadian Provinces. Includes facts and figures as well as holidays, customs, recipes, and lifestyles of the world’s people.
Gale eBooks
Explore this database of encyclopedias and reference sources within the Gale eBooks platform. For multidisciplinary research.
Gale In Context: Elementary
Introduce elementary students to database searching with resources featuring age-appropriate, curriculum-related content.
Gale In Context: Middle School
Explore the most-studied topics including cultures, government, people, history, literature, and more.
Mango Languages
Learn 70+ languages, including courses for ESL learners. Lessons contain reading, writing, and listening components. The Mango app. for iOS and Android offers features like auto-advance for hands-free studying, and downloading lessons for offline access.
NoveList K-8 Plus
Database of fiction and narrative nonfiction titles for students in grades K-8. Search by subject, age, awards won and Lexile reading levels; read reviews and learn about the author.
Last Updated 8 Dec. 2025