LibGuides: N-K: Research Resources: Home

Digital resources

The Town Library has many databases that you can use for free from home or school! Here are some that are particularly useful for the Nursery-Kindergarten Division.

Library Online

The Town Library's complete list of helpful databases, encyclopedias and sites for research, including all the links below. Refer to Library Online any time you have a question!

PebbleGo This link opens in a new window
Designed for K-2nd grade. Features articles, images, and videos on animals, science, biographies, and more.
Username: town
Password: school
(case sensitive)

Brain Pop Jr. This link opens in a new window
Gently encourages K-3 learners to ask questions and form their own ideas.
username: TTS_JR
password: TTS

Staying Safe and Using S.O.S. Online

Just like in the classroom, it's important to practice S.O.S. with researching together on the internet!

Here are some tips from your teachers and librarians:

Work together with your child when you use the internet for research.
Use the suggested research links in this guide or from teachers.
Track your research time! Set a timer for 10 minutes to start.

Get a Public Library Card

No public library card? No problem! All three New York City libraries provide options to get a public library card online. Residents of any borough of New York City are entitled to a library card from any of the libraries.

Get a New York Public Library eCard
Max 3 holds/3 checkouts. NOTE: Cards expire. To renew, please visit your local NYPL branch.
Get a Brooklyn Public Library eCard
NOTE: Brooklyn Public Library eCards expire after one year. You have two options to renew your BPL eCard:

1. Renew your eCard via My Account at https://www.bklynlibrary.org. The eCard then becomes a Welcome Card, with a maximum of 3 checkouts and 3 holds.

2. To transition your eCard or Welcome Card to a full access card (max 20 checkouts/20 holds), you need to visit a Brooklyn Public Library branch. It is a quick and easy process.
*Do check hours for the branch you visit, and bring ID.
*Children under 13 can have cards renewed by an adult and do not need to be present.
Get a Queens Public Library eCard

eBook and Print resources

eBooks and Audiobooks

Sora
The Town Library has eBooks and audiobooks! Use the Sora app that is pre-installed on your child's Town iPad and login with their Town Google account. There are thousands of eBooks and audiobooks available.

Print books

The Town Library

The Town School Library has over 19,000 print books available for checkout. Click here for our catalog.

Public Libraries

NYC public libraries have partially re-opened! Select branches now have grab-and-go services. Check with your neighborhood branch for information.

New York Public Library

Brooklyn Public Library

Queens Public Library

Home Libraries

And don't forget about your home library! Most of us have great books at home that we haven’t read. Take a look!