An all-in-one suite of services designed for a wide range of career needs: whether it’s tackling a resume, writing a cover letter, developing additional skills, or adjusting to a new career.Must create a free accountShort video, summaries for business and leadership books and articles by industry leaders on current working world issues. Create your own account
Reference
A user-friendly search tool that supports both research and instruction.The largest collection of popular full-text magazines, reference books and other highly-regarded sources from the world’s leading publishers.
Genealogy
Offers Virginians free access to Library of Virginia materials currently hosted by Ancestry.comLocal library patrons will now have greater and more convenient access to over 6 billion searchable names and 2 billion images of historical genealogical records. In Library Use, must create a free account.Comprehensive treasury of American genealogical resources. Put in your library card number to search this database from home.
Learn Pre-k through 8
ABCmouse is 100% educational, with more than 10,000 learning activities (books, puzzles, educational games, art activities, songs, etc.) across all major subject areas. Library card needed. Your pin is the last 4 digits of your library card number.Easy to use visually graphic interface, a subject-based topic tree search and full-text, and age-appropriate, curriculum-related magazine, newspaper, and reference content covering current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, and more.A comprehensive reading resource for fiction and nonfiction. With a fun and intuitive interface. Library card required for access outside the library.
Learn Highschool & Beyond
This interface is designed specifically for high school students according to their needs and search abilities.On demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning for all ages and levels. Services include live tutoring, writing lab, study tools and an adult learning center.Learn to speak 110+ foreign languages including, American Sign Language. Also includes Citizenship Prep and ESL/ELL materials for speakers of 34 different languages.If you are new to computers, haven’t used them for a while, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, we have the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed.Over 300 classes from academic to hobby to business skills. Must have library card.
FreeTestPrep.com has 646 free practice drills with 3,230 original questions covering the SAT, ACT, and ten AP subjects, plus a full CLT practice test. I am the author of Barron’s SAT, ACT, and PSAT study guides.
No account, no login, no cost, and a full explanation for every answer choice, from any branch computer or home connection.
Resources
Provides a wide selection of state-specific legal forms across the most popular legal areas. Includes is a comprehensive attorney state directory and a dictionary of legal definitions.Access trusted support resources from Military OneSource, the USO, the Red Cross, and Virginia Veterans & Family Services.VetNow offers career coaching, VA benefits support, and links to community resources tailored for veterans and their families. Sign up for a free account to access all services.
Read
The Virginia Writes page highlights resources that help Virginia authors create, publish, and share their work through tools. It also provides access to a growing collection of self‑published eBooks by Virginia writers.Explore expert reading suggestions, read‑alikes, and curated lists in NoveList. Use your library card for off‑site access.A place to find reading material about many subjects. Articles are short, and written to support your reading skills.TumbleBooks™ are animated, interactive e-books which teach kids the wonders of reading in a format that is educational and tons of fun!
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