Digital Library Resources for Children

eBooks - eVideo - Homework Help - Language Learning - Education

eBooks

The CLAMS Overdrive collection offers a wide variety of eBooks, digital magazines, and audiobooks in all genres that work with almost any device. You will need a valid CLAMS library card and a pin number to check out and download books. Kindle users may also need to know their Amazon.com login information.  If you are a new user, please visit OverDrive Help to learn the basics.

Streaming Video

Kanopy Kids Streaming Video

The popular on-demand video streaming service, Kanopy, now includes Kanopy Kids: thoughtful entertainment for children aged preschool and up. Parents and caregivers can stream videos from a curated selection of educational and enriching videos on Kanopy Kids with developmentally appropriate, age-based ratings from Common Sense Media, as well as additional parental controls to help keep kids safe. Use your library to create an account at http://vhlibrary.kanopy.com

Hoopla Streaming Media from Boston Public Library

Sign up for an eCard from Boston Public Library to get access to Hoopla, for Movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, and comics for online streaming or download to mobile devices, with no waiting lists.

Register for a BPL eCard:
https://apps.bpl.org/ecard

Discover BLP Resources here:
https://www.bpl.org/resources-types/downloadable-media/

Live Tutoring, Test Prep, & Homework Help

Brainfuse HelpNow offers personalized academic assistance in core subjects (math, reading, writing, science), a 24/7 Writing Lab, academic content and practice tests for skills-building (including SAT preparation), and much more. Please note that you will need to create a username and password after authenticating with your library card number.

Live online tutoring is available every day from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM EST.

Language Learning
	Mango Languages Mango Languages is an online language learning resource that prepares learners for realistic conversations and communication in over 70 world languages. https://connect.mangolanguages.com/vineyard-haven/start
	New: Little Pim Language Learning Little Pim is an online language learning system for ages 0-6. It’s a fun way for kids to learn a foreign language! Little Pim’s Entertainment Immersion Method makes it fun and easy to learn. Kids love Little Pim, the animated panda who teaches each lesson. It’s fun for the whole family, and just like the rest of the Mango system, it’s accessible anywhere you get online, right through the library website. https://connect.mangolanguages.com/vineyard-haven/start?target=little_pim
Education
	Britannica Library Edition Contains Compton's Encyclopedia, Britannica Elementary Encyclopedia, and a wealth of other age-appropriate material for younger students and children. http://libraries.state.ma.us/login?db=eb_library&locid=mlin_s_vineyard
	Britannica Fundamentals Activity-centered learning environment for pre-K through 2nd grade covering letters, words, numbers, time, sound, geography, and more. Supports classroom curriculum and helps students build technology skills in a fun, safe online environment. http://libraries.state.ma.us/login?db=eb_learningzone&locid=mlin_s_vineyard
	Gale In Context Elementary (K - 5th Grade) Age-appropriate, reliable, curriculum-related content covering a broad range of subjects like animals, arts and music, social studies, and more, with rich visuals that will encourage natural curiosity and get kids excited about learning. http://libraries.state.ma.us/login?db=ITKE&locid=mlin_s_vineyard
	Gale In Context Middle School (Grades 6 - 12) Created specifically for middle school students, combines reference content with age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, and primary sources. Categories cover a range of the most-studied topics including cultures, government, people, U.S. and world history, literature, and many more. http://libraries.state.ma.us/login?db=MSIC&locid=mlin_s_vineyard
	Gale High School Edition (Grades 9-12) Cross-curricular content aligned to national and state curriculum standards that reinforces development of skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation. Explore topics within business and economics, geography, government, history, literature, science and health, social issues, and more. http://libraries.state.ma.us/login?db=STOM&locid=mlin_s_vineyard

More online resources...

Statewide online resources have been provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Additional resources have been funded by the Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library, through community donations to their Annual Appeal.