Middle School Resources

America's Newspapers

Search full-text articles from local and national newspapers and news magazines through the America's Newspapers database.

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Explora

With Explora, you can search the online encyclopedia that pulls together books and articles from academic journals, magazines and more.

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Freegal

Listen to music any time by streaming songs through Freegal.

Download three recordings each week and grow your personal collection.

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Homework HelpNow

Learn online with experts who love to teach through Homework HelpNow. Live online tutors are available for all learners. Get real-time assistance in an online classroom.

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Hoopla

Stream movies, music and TV shows as well as comics, ebooks and audiobooks through Hoopla.

Enjoy up to five checkouts each month.

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Kanopy

Stream independent films, documentaries, kids' shows and the Great Courses with Kanopy. Enjoy up to five play credits each month.

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Libby by Overdrive

Download ebooks and audiobooks, watch movies and concerts or take an online class through Libby by Overdrive! Available as a mobile app or in your web browser.

Enjoy up to six checkouts at a time.

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Literature Criticism Online

Using Literature Criticism Online, navigate through centuries of literary analysis - spanning all time periods, genres and regions of the world.

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Magzter Library

Indulge in unlimited reading of 5,000+ magazines, newspapers and journals across 40+ categories through Magzter Library.

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NoveList K-8 Plus

Help connect young readers with their next favorite read with NoveList K-8 Plus. Explore read-a-likes, genres and subjects for kids.

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NoveList Plus

Discover your next favorite read, find read-a-likes or delve in on your favorite subjects using NoveList Plus.

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Qello Concerts

Stream the ultimate live concert experience from the comfort of home through Qello Concerts.

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Transparent Language

Learn to read and speak a new language from over 100 choices with a variety of courses and activities through Transparent Language.

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Universal Class

Earn continuing education units with more than 500 self-paced classes through Universal Class.

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Virginian Pilot

Read the daily local newspaper exactly like the one delivered to your door. Gain quick access to articles published in the Virginian Pilot. Covers 1990 through present.

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