A new school year will be starting soon and NCW Libraries is here to help students, parents and educators make it a great year with online resources available 24/7.
Our digital resources — free to use with your library card from any device — offer instructional videos, homework help, language learning, ebooks commonly used in school curriculum, live tutors, flashcards and sample tests, a full encyclopedia, and much more.
Homework Help
Live tutors available daily, to help students with homework and test preparation including SAT, AP exams, ACT, and more. Spanish-speaking tutors available. *library card required
También disponible en español
Learning Languages
Students can supplement their school language-learning with this award-winning language learning software. Available for native Spanish speakers as well. *library account required. También disponible en español
Check out this video: Learn a new language on Rosetta Stone
Reading
Novelist K-8 and Novelist Plus
Herein lies the secret to finding great books! Type in a title, genre, or author for relevant book suggestions. You’ll find lists of books in series order, along with many other great features. *library card required
Check out this video: Find your next great read with Novelist
Read or listen to books on most current mobile devices or your computer. Books are free to borrow and expire automatically so there are never late charges! We partner with several services including Overdrive and Hoopla, to provide digital book formats. *library card required
Check out this Hoopla video: Check out eBooks, music, and movies with Hoopla
Check out this Overdrive video: Check out eBook and audiobooks through Overdrive
Find animated, talking picture books to help make reading even more fun and exciting! With books in Spanish, French, and other world languages, this resource is great for language learners, too. *library card required. También disponible en español
Check out this video: Read “talking” books with Tumblebooks
Research
Global information on topics related to business, economics, education, government, health, homework help, international studies, politics, science, social issues, sports, STEM, and more from a variety of news media. *library card required
The Encyclopedia Britannica online, plus a dictionary, thesaurus, world atlas, and more. *library card required
A global leader in resources for education and learning (K-12 and beyond!). From hobbies, health, and magazines to education, business, and news -start exploring today! Includes access to eBooks that are commonly used in school curriculum. Translation and read-aloud options available. Also includes access to The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian, and more! *library card required
A comprehensive collection of reliable news sources covering a wide array of topics and issues. Includes Wenatchee World and Seattle Times archives. *library card required
Beyond High School
From the high school or community college student seeking an internship to the white-collar professional thinking about switching careers, this online resource offers an extensive collection of practice tests, study guides, and expert advice to gain the knowledge you need to excel.
LinkedIn Learning with Lynda.com
Learn a new skill at your own pace with thousands of courses covering animation, audio, video, business skills, marketing, design, photography, programming, and much more! *library card required
Learn more about this resource by watching this video: Learn a new skill with LinkedIn Learning
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