The Palm Beach County Library System has many resources available to help students, parents and teachers during virtual schooling. Staff are available by phone, email and chat to answer technology and other research questions through Ask-A-Librarian at
www.pbclibrary.org.
Temporary Free E-Cards
The Library System is offering free temporary e-cards to residents so they can access online resources and digital materials. To sign up, visit the website at
www.pbclibrary.org and click on the Virtual Library icon.
Technology Assistance
The Library System is offering one-on-one chat with a librarian who can help with technology needs including navigating the virtual classroom. Video chat sessions are available through the Zoom app. Call 561-233-2600 to book an appointment.
ABC Mouse
The Library System has partnered with Age of Learning to provide free home access to ABCmouse.com (ages 2-8), Early Learning Academy (ages 2-8), Adventure Academy (ages 8-13), and ReadingIQ (ages 2-12) while libraries are closed due to COVID-19. Complete the form on the website to receive an access code to services. http://www.pbclibrary.org/abcmouse
Homework Help
Tutor.com/Live Homework Help is a free library service that offers online tutoring in math, science, social studies and language arts. Live one-on-one sessions are available every day from noon to midnight. Assistance in Spanish is available from 2 p.m. to midnight.
Learning Express
Learning Express is an online learning site with skill building modules for elementary, middle and high school students, test preparation materials and practice exams including test preparation e-books. Take practice tests for the GED, SAT, FCAT, firefighter, postal worker exams and many more.
Virtual Story Times
The Library System is hosting Virtual Story Times on YouTube, and sharing them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:30 a.m.
To see the
Virtual Library magazine,
click here. For more information, visit the website at
http://www.pbclibrary.org/virtual-library.