Our series brings engaging national authors to you, free and open to all.
Choose the Sesquicentennial Author Series (special-events) link under What’s Happening to see the lineup.
K-12 Students: Get free after-school help with your schoolwork in our School Help Centers.
Choose the School Help link under Kids, Teens & Teachers.
Get free, live coaching for help with resumes, interview practice, career coaching and job searching.
Explore our digital resources to help you learn something new or deep dive into a topic of interest.
Visit Main Library in person or Reserve an Expert online for one-on-one help with your research and genealogy questions.
Choose the Local History & Genealogy link under Explore Your History for more information.
Stop back often to see what’s happening at your library.
Contact your local branch to schedule a visit for your class either in-person or via Zoom including storytimes, research tutorials, and/or book recommendations.
Subject to availability. Please plan at least two weeks in advance.
We’re here to help your students succeed with our School Help Centers and Reading Buddies.
An Educator Card makes it easy for you to get books and other materials in your classrooms. The card is available for anyone who teaches in a K-12 school, licensed childcare center or homeschool setting.
Enhance your next lesson plan with a Teacher Collection of library materials to use in your classroom.
Visit School Help for our Practice Reading at Home videos.
Visit Ready for Kindergarten for our Picture Book Read Alouds.
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