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Back to SchoolBack to School<div class="ExternalClass58D75743433441E7A719B502419D1600"><h2>Phoenix Public Library is here to help make the transition back into the academic year smooth and enjoyable for the whole family.<br></h2><p>​​​<br></p><h3>Here are a few easy ways to make Phoenix Public Library part of your routine this school year and beyond. </h3><ol><li><a href="/services/borrowing/ecard-registration">Get a library card for everyone in the family​</a>. Each card can check out up to 35 items and can hold up to 15 items at a time. Check out periods are for 3 weeks. <br><br></li><li>Take advantage of our <a href="/browse/elibrary">eLibrary</a> for access to a whole world of eBooks, eAudiobooks and even interactive children’s books available 24/7. <br><br></li><li>Research on the horizon? Check out our <a href="/browse/learning-research/a-to-z">eResources</a> and bring your “A” game to every report and project this school year. <br><br></li><li>Schedule library days into your family calendar. <a href="/locations">Library visits</a> are great for browsing our shelves and for checking out new books for assignments or for free reading time. Pick up a FREE <a href="/kids/programs/kids-cafe">Kids Café</a> meal during your afterschool visit!<br><br></li></ol><h2>Join us this school year and make the library a lifelong habit!​<br></h2></div>

 

 

 

 

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Academic OneFile - Article Search ​Academic OneFile - Article Search ​<div class="ExternalClassD6B9C32FCA804B8B9507EE2A9D7EB5D0">​Articles​ and abstracts from scholarly, trade and general-interest periodicals in current events, science, social science, art, and the humanities.<br></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=723https://assets.cengage.com/gale/docs/training/AONE_ResourceGuide.pdfhttps://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary/course/703Everywherehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/3/onefile.png
AtoZ the USAAtoZ the USA<div class="ExternalClass03DBE40E150244FAA5C1742A599459B9"><p>​AtoZ the USA contains more than 115 country-based articles and 115 state articles for each of the 50 US states, five US territories, and the District of Columbia. Library patrons and students will find unmatched coverage of the country’s people, history, economy, geography, symbols, culture, and society.<br></p></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=816https://www.atoztheusa.com/downloads/brochure.pdfEverywhere<i class="fad fa-flag-usa"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/9/AtoZ_USA240x70.png
Britannica LibraryBritannica Library<div class="ExternalClass69BA8C27753C4C989C4376E1D7584F2E">​A suite of online research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, educator tools, student activities, pictures, audio, and video, complemented by current periodicals and related websites.<br></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=809https://britannicalearn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/BLibrary-Guided-Tour.pdfhttps://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary/course/9970Everywherehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/52/britannica.png
Elementary - Gale in ContextElementary - Gale in Context<div class="ExternalClass37BDBAF26F7443E194547F03BE4D40D1"><p>​Thousands of age-​appropriate articles, eBooks and and images; designed for grades K-6.<br><br></p></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=733https://assets.cengage.com/gale/docs/training/KIB_ResourceGuide.pdfhttps://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary/course/51146Everywherehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/69/elementary.png
FlipsterFlipster<div class="ExternalClassE90247A2F9C84851BB307492D31FE34E">​Access Flipster's library of popular magazine titles including Arizona Highways, The Atlantic, People, Sports Illustrated, Fortune, and Time from any computer, laptop, or mobile device that is connected to the internet and click on a magazine to view it immediately within your browser.<br></div>http://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?Target=806https://www.ebsco.com/sites/g/files/nabnos191/files/acquiadam-assets/Flipster-Getting-Started-Handout.pdfhttps://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary/course/1424https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/elibrary/getting-started/flipsterEverywherehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/36/flipster.png
FreegalFreegal<div class="ExternalClassB65A1E9E270B430D8A9BA42D5F503DDD"><p>​Freegal is a music download and streaming service that offers access to 16 million+ songs, including Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists. In total the collection is comprised of music from over 40,000+ labels with music that originates in over 100 countries. Each Phoenix Public Library card holder may download up to 5 songs per week in addition to unlimited streaming music. Downloaded files do not expire.<br></p></div>http://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=106https://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary/course/354Everywherehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/46/FREEGALmusic+600x145.png
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General OneFile - Article SearchGeneral OneFile - Article Search<div class="ExternalClass3E34CDB3E66D482D9B4A359B725B067D"><p>​Search periodicals, newspapers, reference books and multi-media sources on the humanities, education, environmental issues, technology, health care, politics and more.<br></p></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=731https://assets.cengage.com/gale/docs/training/GONE_ResourceGuide.pdfhttps://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary/course/51141Everywherehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/71/onefile.png
Global Road WarriorGlobal Road Warrior<div class="ExternalClass8F6D0F1BAD4040CFA1B9DB64F8B3CB49"><p>​Global Road Warrior is the world's most extensive country-by-country resource for learning about culture, customs, history, and language worldwide. Global Road Warrior consists of 175 Country Guides of 119 topics each. <br></p></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=815https://www.globalroadwarrior.com/downloads/brochure.pdfhttps://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary/course/13724Everywhere<i class="fas fa-globe"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/73/global road.png
Greater Phoenix Digital LibraryGreater Phoenix Digital Library<div class="ExternalClass6FFBD6C505D94F10909349FD59C6A37A"><p>​Choose from over 100,000 eBooks, online magazines, and audiobooks to listen to on your smartphone, tablet, or computer through the Libby app.<br></p></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=356https://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary/course/1451/browse/elibrary/getting-started/greater-phoenix-digital-libraryEverywherehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/50/gpdl.png
High School - Gale in ContextHigh School - Gale in Context<div class="ExternalClassAE036E2B891949D3BE3A63A1F268B437"><p>​Explore information from science, literature and history through reference books, newspaper and journal articles, video, and audio files.<br></p></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=742https://assets.cengage.com/gale/docs/training/SUIC_ResourceGuide.pdfhttps://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary/course/51151Everywherehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/76/hs.png
Kanopy KidsKanopy Kids<div class="ExternalClass9F1AA0EC787B4AE986ED07F803575483"><p><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:"segoe ui", segoe, tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">​Kanopy Kids is free to stream for all Phoenix Public Library cardholders and features hundreds of educational and enriching videos that spark children’s imaginations. Kanopy Kids curated titles from Weston Woods, Sesame Street, Jim Henson Productions, Highlights for Children, Signed Stories, and others, promote empathy, literacy, critical thinking and help build STEM skills. ​</span></p></div>https://phoenixpl.kanopy.com/kids/browse/elibrary/getting-started/kanopyEverywherehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/92/kkids.png
Literature Resource CenterLiterature Resource Center<div class="ExternalClass5270CB038C7746908E56F5D814D176C5"><p>​Provides access to bibliographical and biographical information, literary criticism, and contextual information covering more than 90,000 novelists, poets, essayists, journalists and other writers.</p><br></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=125https://assets.cengage.com/gale/docs/training/LRC_ResourceGuide.pdfhttps://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary/course/48974Everywherehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/40/galelitresourcecenter.png
NoveList K-8NoveList K-8<div class="ExternalClass823D8FC9A68A4320BC2DF508089E91B4"><p>​Online tool to help young readers find new books to read based on books they’ve already read or topics in which they are interested.<br></p></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&Target=831https://www.ebsco.com/sites/g/files/nabnos191/files/acquiadam-assets/NoveList-K-8-Plus-Handout-Portrait.pdfhttps://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary/course/382https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/112/novelist-k-8-plus-button-240.png
Opposing Viewpoints - Gale in ContextOpposing Viewpoints - Gale in Context<div class="ExternalClass90A508C1D7964DF1BB12FAAB5AA25554"><p>​An online library of current event topics--facts and arguments for and against each topic.<br><br></p></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=137https://assets.cengage.com/gale/docs/training/OVIC_ResourceGuide.pdfhttps://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary/course/51153Everywherehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/83/ov.png
PressReaderPressReader<div class="ExternalClass5AD5EAD7241E4CA08AE130BB84904BEB"><p></p></div>An online newspaper and magazine platform that hosts over 7,000 newspapers and magazines from 100 countries in over 60 languages. It is available in several languages and on PCs and portable devices. <br>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=355https://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary/course/2373https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/elibrary/getting-started/pressreaderEverywherehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/43/pressreader.png
Scholastic TeachablesScholastic Teachables<div class="ExternalClassA6EF434690DF462C97D1F7D6B1ABC636"><p>​Provides thousands of free printable activity sheets, lesson plans, reading passages, and more. It also has games and puzzles, clip art, and bulletin board ideas. Content is available for PreK - 8th grade. This database is great for parents, teachers, homeschoolers and students.<br></p></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=829https://www.scholastic.com/digital/teachables/downloads/scholastic_teachables_pl_brochure.pdfEverywherehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/89/st.png
Science - Gale in Context​Science - Gale in Context​<div class="ExternalClass1A6830C30FFC48E8A9A4C60727CD3522">​Detailed information for science assignments and projects, including articles, biographies, videos, overviews, and experiments.<br></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=741https://assets.cengage.com/gale/docs/training/SCIC_ResourceGuide.pdfhttps://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary/course/51154Everywherehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/60/science.png
TumbleBook LibraryTumbleBook Library<div class="ExternalClass874AB1146401486295276586F9E3A61A"><p>​Online collection of animated, talking picture books, reading comprehension quizzes, educational games, and teacher resources.<br></p></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=162https://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary/course/1156Everywherehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/38/tumblebooks.png
US History - Gale in ContextUS History - Gale in Context<div class="ExternalClass09C0BDA91E9946388B7E3B2CF5575E53">​Information on US history from primary sources and reference documents, including photographs, illustrations and maps.<br></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=743https://assets.cengage.com/gale/docs/training/UHIC_ResourceGuide.pdfhttps://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary/course/51156Everywherehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/62/ushistory.png
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