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Find resources from the library to support your learning from home.

Explore online research tools and databases, including live tutoring from Brainfuse and language learning support from Mango Languages. Or browse our list of online resources organized by age. Whether you need help with homework or helping someone else with homework, we've got tools and services to help you succeed.

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Homework Help

ABCmouse.com

ABCmouse.com is a comprehensive early learning site for children ages 2 through 6+, covering reading and language arts, math, science, social studies, art, and music. (Remote access available from our Premium Online Resources page).

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Gale In Context: Elementary

Gale In Context: Elementary (formerly Kids InfoBits) covers popular topics on a child's reading level. Key subjects includes Animals, Arts, Geography, Health, Literature, People, Social Studies, Technology, and more.

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Gale In Context: Middle School

Created specifically for middle-schoolers, Gale In Context: Middle School combines the best of Gale's reference content with age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and much more.

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Help Now! Powered by Brainfuse

Brainfuse’s “HelpNow” is a comprehensive suite of tutoring services designed for a range of academic needs; whether it’s tackling a tough homework problem, learning an academic skill, or writing a term paper.

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Mango Languages

Mango Languages creates engaging language-learning experiences for individuals, libraries, schools, corporations, and government agencies across the continent and around the globe.

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National Geographic KiDS (Gale Presents)

National Geographic Kids (also known as Nat Geo Kids) collection includes the complete run of the magazine from the first issue in 2009 to the present, as well as books, videos including Amazing Animals, images, and colorful photos. Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6–14.

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World Book Encyclopedia

Features the content of The World Book Encyclopedia, plus 16 additional databases, which include an online atlas, Spanish-language encyclopedia, teacher resources, World Book Kids, images and sounds, current events, and an online version of the World Book Dictionary.

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Lifelong Learning

Financial Wellness: Need help finding resources for daily money management? Need a spending plan? Need to build or rebuild your credit? Looking for tax credits? Check out Financial Literacy classes from one of our partners, REACH.

Healthcare Resources: Also check out the federal health care website, Consumer Safety.org, and the Maryland marketplace.

Make and Take Kits: Kits of all sorts at many branches are available! Crafts aren't just for kids! Come get crafty @ Your Library

Learn a new language with Mango Languages. You have access to over 70 languages for casual, conversational, and cultural learning with your library card!

Learn and improve skills across business, tech, design, and more with Udemy. Udemy includes 10,000+ on-demand video courses in multiple languages.

Visit all of our Academic & Career resources.

Computer & Device Learning

We are always striving to offer a variety of technology classes at WCFL! Registration is required for all technology classes, please register online via our online calendar or call the reference staff at 301-739-3250.

What technology classes would you like to see at WCFL? Let us know, you can contact us using our online form.

Training, tools, and resources to help you grow your skills, career, or business.

Now more than ever, Americans need digital skills to land the jobs they want, advance their careers, and grow their businesses. Grow with Google aims to help by providing training, tools and expertise.

About Grow with Google

About_Grow_with_Google.pdf

We've curated this list of Applied Digital Skills videos just for our patrons.

Select any link below to get started!

Tip: Log in with your Gmail at the top of the page, and you will be able to save your progress! Need to get a Gmail email account? Start here!

Here are some Applied Digital Skills courses to help you adapt to working from home using Google Digital tools:

Financial Literacy Courses

45 to 90 minutes video lessons

4 + hour video lessons

Check out the following links to get you started on a number of skills from keyboard usage to printer hookup.

Grow with Google

Grow with Google is an initiative from Google that aims to empower individuals and businesses with the digital skills they need to succeed in today's fast-paced world. Through this partnership, community organizations, like libraries, offer information about the program, computer and internet access to complete programs, and more resources to support your educational and career goals.
Explore a variety of self-paced online courses designed to enhance your digital skills. Whether you're looking to improve your proficiency with productivity tools, boost your coding abilities, or learn about digital marketing, our courses have you covered.