In addition to our physical resources, the library offers and suggests several free, well-established academic resources and recreational sources on various subjects. Please see our list below to get started. Resources are sorted by subject and include materials for all age groups. Click the photo of the resource you want to access to get started. Some resources require a Jefferson Public Library card. Don't have a library card? You can get one for no cost at the library. Learn more about how to get a library card here.
Art, History, Music, & Social Studies
Access one of the world's most comprehensive genealogical and ancestral collections.
In-library use only.
Explore over 60 galleries and 7,000 collection items through Google Arts and Culture.
Browse thousands of artworks, books, writings, and other materials from home.
Search issues of the Jefferson Herald, Scranton Journal, The Globe Free Press and many more local history resources dating back to 1871.
Travel the world with this incredible directory of free virtual fieldtrips.
Free educational materials on topics that promote equity, respect, and tolerance in the classroom.
Experience more than 620,000 square miles of marine and Great Lake waters with virtual reality: no dive suit required!
Take self-guided tours of select exhibits and areas within the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
Learn about railroads, caves, spaceflights, and more with these interactive programs and activities through the National Park Service.
Browse videos, lessons, and other resources on art making and art history.
Listen to showtunes, enjoy backstage access and interviews, and even view full performances from musicals throughout history.
Edu-Tainment
Access free educational games about math, grammar, science, spelling, history, and more.
Make screen time active with 300+ dance videos, yoga exercises, and mindfulness activities for kids!
A companion to the popular children's magazine, this website encourages children to discover new jokes, answers to science questions, and fun crafts and recipes.
An education website dedicated to satiating curiosity and explaining the world around you through factual content.
Enjoy free games and videos featuring recognizable characters from Nickelodeon like Paw Patrol, SpongeBob, Dora the Explorer, and more!
Watch videos, play games, and learn with Big Bird, Elmo, Zoey, and all of the other colorful characters from this beloved and long-running educational show.
General Subjects
Access award-winning educational games, puzzles, books and other fun interactive learning activities.
In library-use only.
Find study materials, tips, and classes to help prepare for and earn your high school equivalency diploma.
Explore free educational and recreational resources for kids, parents, and educators and watch PBS Kids programs like Daniel Tiger!
An ad-free, child-centric app with reading and writing games.
This comprehensive test preparation platform offers flashcards, practice tests, and guides for over 1,000 different exams.
Explore live events, free maps, videos, interactives, and other resources.
Mammals and reptiles and birds, oh my!: learn about science, nature, history, and other subjects through articles, games, and videos.
Videos, lessons, and other interactive content on a variety of subjects.
Explore "extensive collections and the research that enriches them are available online, spanning a wide spectrum of topics—from art to zoology".
Specializes in reading, phonics, and math materials for grades Pre-K - 5.
"Feed and expand your curiosity" with these award-winning animated shorts and supplemental learning materials.
Enjoy a wide range of topics within the research and practice of science and culture presented through storytelling.
Explore curated videos on a variety of STEAM, history, art, and music topics.
Language Learning
Learn Spanish, German, Italian, and more.
Enjoy picture books narrated in a variety of languages.
Math & Science
Explore, teach, and support with curriculum that makes computer science education fun and accessible for all ages.
Enjoy cool math lessons, games and activities up to pre-calculus.
Create an account to read, write, code, share, and remix interactive stories using professional illustrations and sound.
Watch live cam feed of animals at national parks, zoos, conservatories, and more.
Discover different science lessons, videos, labs and more.
OK Go’s music videos create guided challenges that help students explore various STEAM concepts.
Media Literacy & Digital Citizenship
Resources and games on digital citizenship and online safety.
Learn about online privacy, cyberbullying, and media literacy.
Build and test computing skills with different levels of touch type challenges.
Brush up on your technology skills with more than 125 self-paced tutorials for math, career, reading, every day life skills, and more.
Enjoy lessons and activities on media literacy and free speech.
Learn to type at your own pace with gamified lessons and student-led progression.
Reading
Borrow E-books, audiobooks, and magazines that are not available on your library shelf. Users must have a Jefferson Public Library card.
Resources centered around reading, writing, vocabulary and comprehension.
Read, watch, or listen to over 1 million titles with no holds or waits! Users must have a Jefferson Public Library card.
Literacy LIFTER (Letter Identification and Formation for Transcription and Early Reading) is a free tool through the Iowa Reading Research Center designed to assist students with handwriting and letter knowledge.
Practice standards-aligned skills in math and English with fun, adaptive learning games.
Find kids books, learning resources, and educational solutions that promote literacy development.
This two-time Emmy-nominated program features actors reading children's books to inspire a love of reading.
Story Time from Space is a project of the Global Space Education Foundation.
While in space, astronauts videotape themselves reading picture books to the children of Earth!
Access over 1000 interactive storytimes, games, puzzles, educational videos and more. This service is sponsored by our Friends of the Library organization.