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Worcester County School students can access the library's online resources using their school lunch number.

HOW TO ACCESS ONLINE RESOURCES

The Library has many resources available to help you ace your next school project or test.

 

NEW! Peterson's Test and Career Prep (Testing & Education Reference Center) - Peterson's Test and Career Prep helps students and adults be better prepared down the road for both college and their career. Discover comprehensive test prep and career solutions from Peterson's, a world-leading educational provider.

 

BrainFuse (Free, online tutoring help) - Brainfuse is a database for test preparation, tutoring, and homework help; available seven days a week between the hours of 2:00 pm and 11:00 pm, EST. Spanish speaking tutors available.

 

Mango Languages - Mango boasts over 70 languages, including dialectical variants and English lessons for non-native speakers. Offerings include common languages as well as more unique ones, including Pirate! Mango continues to grow the languages offered and is currently developing courses in American Sign Language. Focusing not only on the words to be spoken but also on cultural nuances, the lessons are self-paced and most learners finish one unit in about three months with daily study.

 

NewsBank - Search full-text and archived articles from local newspapers including the Bay Times (8/2/06-current), The Capital (1/1/02-current), Dorchester Star (6/30/06-current), Kent County News (11/30/06-current), Record Observer (8/4/06-current), Star Democrat (11/16/05-current) and the Times Record (8/2/06-current)

 

Niche Academy - Short, simple tutorials for a variety of library services including databases, streaming resources, and software. Available 24/7 when in-person assistance isn’t readily available!

 

Gale Resources through the Maryland State Library

The Library offers several resources through Gale for students in elementary, middle, and high school, and even college students and educators.  Click here to see all that we offer.

CHECKING OUT MATERIALS

Your student library card will also allow to check out three books when you visit your local library branch.  The library is fine free so there is no need to worry about charges as long as you return your material.  If you need help completing an assignment or finding a great book to read, library staff are here to help.

We would also love to see you at an upcoming program, check out our calendar to see what’s coming up.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Lois Mailou Jones Art

Celebrate Black History Month by creating art inspired by the work of Lois Mailou Jones. For ages 6-12. …

Date:
Thursday, Feb 29, 2024
Time:
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Ocean Pines Large Meeting Room, Ocean Pines Large Meeting Room
Categories:
Arts

LEGO Masters STEM

Create your own playground! What would you include in your ideal play area? Swings? Endless slides? Drop in and design!  For children ages 6 to 11. 410-208-4014…

Date:
Monday, Mar 4, 2024
Time:
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Location:
Ocean Pines Conference Room, Ocean Pines Conference Room
Categories:
STEM

Growing Up Wild: Spider Web Wonders

Learn about spiders and spiderwebs through a variety of activities! For ages 6-11.…

Date:
Thursday, Mar 7, 2024
Time:
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Snow Hill Meeting Room, Snow Hill Meeting Room
Categories:
STEM

Growing Up Wild: Spider Web Wonders

Learn about spiders and spiderwebs through a variety of activities! For ages 6-11.…

Date:
Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024
Time:
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Berlin Branch, Berlin Branch
Categories:
STEM

Growing Up Wild: Backbone Bonanza

Learn about vertebrates and the things that define them  through a variety of activities! For ages 6-11. …

Date:
Tuesday, Apr 9, 2024
Time:
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Berlin Branch, Berlin Branch
Categories:
STEM

Growing Up Wild: Bird Beak Buffet

Learn about the special functions of bird beaks through a variety of activities! For ages 6-11. …

Date:
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Time:
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Snow Hill Meeting Room, Snow Hill Meeting Room
Categories:
STEM

Growing Up Wild: Bird Beak Buffet

Learn about the special functions of bird beaks through a variety of activities! For ages 6-11. …

Date:
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Time:
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Berlin Branch, Berlin Branch
Categories:
STEM

STEAM Dreamers: Map the Ocean Floor

Join us for fun STEAM challenges! Each hands-on activity will focus on art, math, science, engineering, or technology. Create jewelry using binary code, construct a flying glider, design your own city…

Date:
Friday, Feb 23, 2024
Time:
12:00am - 11:59pm
Location:
Berlin Branch, Berlin Branch
Categories:
STEM

STEAM Dreamers: Map the Ocean Floor

Join us for fun STEAM challenges! Each hands-on activity will focus on art, math, science, engineering, or technology. Create jewelry using binary code, construct a flying glider, design your own city…

Date:
Saturday, Feb 24, 2024
Time:
12:00am - 11:59pm
Location:
Berlin Branch, Berlin Branch
Categories:
STEM

After School Switch Session

Come play some Nintendo Switch games on the big screen and hang out with other kids and tweens.…

Date:
Wednesday, Mar 20, 2024
Time:
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Snow Hill Meeting Room, Snow Hill Meeting Room
Categories:
Games

Teen Bad Art Night

Use random art supplies to re-create a “masterpiece”. Light refreshments. Registration necessary. 410-957-0878  …

Date:
Friday, Mar 22, 2024
Time:
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
Pocomoke Meeting Room, Pocomoke Meeting Room
Categories:
Games

ONLINE RESOURCES

Brainfuse

Brainfuse is a database for test preparation, tutoring, and homework help; available seven days a week between the hours of 2:00 pm and 11:00 pm, EST. Spanish speaking tutors available.

 

Mango Languages

Mango boasts over 70 languages, including dialectical variants and English lessons for non-native speakers. Offerings include common languages as well as more unique ones, including Pirate! Mango continues to grow the languages offered and is currently developing courses in American Sign Language. Focusing not only on the words to be spoken but also on cultural nuances, the lessons are self-paced and most learners finish one unit in about three months with daily study.

 
 

Muzzy

An award-winning language learning program for kids, created by the BBC, using the natural immersion approach alongside animated stories, online games, printable flashcards, and worksheets.

 

NewsBank Local Newspapers

Search full-text and archived articles from local newspapers including the Bay Times (8/2/06-current), The Capital (1/1/02-current), Dorchester Star (6/30/06-current), Kent County News (11/30/06-current), Record Observer (8/4/06-current), Star Democrat (11/16/05-current) and the Times Record (8/2/06-current).

Niche Academy

Short, simple tutorials for a variety of library services including databases, streaming resources, and software. Available 24/7 when in-person assistance isn’t readily available!

Gale Resources

The Library offers several resources through Gale for students in elementary, middle, and high school, and even college students and educators.  Click the link to see all that we offer.

Peterson's Test and Career Prep

Helps students and adults be better prepared down the road for both college and their career. Discover comprehensive test prep and career solutions from Peterson's, a world-leading educational provider.

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