Online Resources for Kids
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Need homework help? Are you researching for a paper? Just looking for something to read? The Westfield Athenaeum has everything you need to succeed. If you are accessing these resources from home, you may need to login with a CW MARS library card. Not sure if you have a library card? Talk to us in the chat!
Homework Help
- Khan Academy
- Khan Academy is a free resource offering courses for a wide range of subjects for ages pre-kindergarten to eighth grade. Courses include math, science, English and history among others. All courses are self-paced.
General Research
- Biography In Context
- Contains nearly a million biographical entries spanning history and geography and is updated daily.
- Britannica Escolar: Encyclopedia Britannica Spanish Edition
- Research topics in Spanish in this child-friendly online dictionary.
- Britannica Moderna
- A Spanish-language encyclopedia for any reference questions for patrons of all ages.
- Encyclopedia Britannica
- Comprehensive encyclopedia meeting the reference needs for all patrons — from grade school students to business professionals.
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Children’s Edition
- Research a variety of topics with Encyclopedia Britannica: Children’s Edition. This online encyclopedia is frequently updated to give you the most comprehensive information, and offers entries at a variety of reading levels.
- Gale In Context: Elementary
- Research a variety of elementary school topics with this easy to use database.
- Gale In Context: Middle School
- Research a variety of middle school topics with this easy to use database.
- Gale Interactive Science
- Various science-related 3D models and articles. Gives access to a wide array of practice activities for students to practice and experience science education visually.
- PebbleGo
- Discover animals and learn about new people through this kid-friendly resource on animals and biographies.
- Transparent Language Online
- Language learning resource with 100+ languages. Learn to read, write, and speak the language through a variety of activities.
Find Books
- CW MARS Catalog
- The Catalog searches all libraries in the CW MARS system. Find what you are looking for today!
- Libby by Overdrive
- Get the Libby app! This version of Overdrive is more friendly for phones and tablets and makes the process of browsing Overdrive easier. Just log in with your Westfield Athenaeum library card to get access!
- NoveList – in the library
- Like what you’re reading? In the mood for something specific? Check out NoveList’s recommendations for read-alikes and more!
- NoveList – from home
- Check out NoveList from the comfort of your own home! You’ll just need to login with a CW MARS library card.
- Overdrive
- Check out e-books and e-audio books available at the library and borrow them or place a hold! You can browse our OverDrive collection of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and videos on your computer or download the classic OverDrive app. The classic OverDrive app is recommended if you are using an older device or a Fire tablet, require the use of a screen reader, or want to view our selection of streaming videos. Ebooks can be sent to your Kindle or Kindle reading app.
Mental Health
- Rick’s Place
- Rick’s Place offers free grief support groups. This space provides safe and respectful experiences for children and their families to begin to integrate their loss in healthy and meaningful ways and to feel less alone on their grief journey. Rick’s Place is currently helping students in the Westfield Public School system. Please reach out to them for more information at 413-279-2010.