Looking for learning resources to help you and your family prepare for kindergarten, conquer the back-to-school routine, or explore a new adult learning path? The Free Library has plenty to offer, and we’re excited to share them with you.

Tip: Some of these require a library card to log in. Sign up for your Free Library card today!
 

For Little Learners

• Explore Read, Baby, Read and even more storytimes and programs for babies and toddlers at your neighborhood libraries. It’s never too early to read to your little ones!
• Check out these local Philly ABCs for a fun way to practice getting to know letters and phonics at home.
• Try Tumble Books for animated talking picture books, or BookFlix for video read-alouds that pair stories with learning.
• Get ready for your little one’s first day of school with some know-how from Conquering Kindergarten. 
• Visit Read by 4th online to find shareable resources for educators and families, including their Kindergarten Readiness Checklist.
• Find a high-quality, free Pre-K in your neighborhood here, or explore more options for free pregnancy, baby, and toddler support.

Back to School for Kids and Teens

• Visit philasd.org for information from the Philadelphia School District regarding registration, Chromebook maintenance, immunizations, schedule updates, and more. 
• LEAP provides drop-in homework help and literacy enrichment activities after school. Check with your neighborhood library to learn more. 
• Learning Express Library offers online test prep and career skills to anyone with a library card.
• Homework Help Online from Tutor.com provides online sessions with a live tutor for help with homework, essays, and test prep for grades K-12. A library card is required. 
• Gale Research Databases offer kid-friendly research content for elementary, middle, and high school students. If you’re looking for articles, images, or videos, this is the place to begin. 
• World Book Online is a popular encyclopedia with content for different age ranges and Spanish speakers.
• Try Overdrive Kids to find ebooks and audiobooks just for young readers.
• Kanopy is back! Need some time to unwind when the homework is done? Find acclaimed movies, documentaries, and kids’ films here for free.

Adult Learners

• If you’re ready to learn or considering heading back to school, the Languages and Learning Center is a great place to start. Adult learners can access basic literacy workshops, language learning opportunities, job search assistance, test prep, and more right here at the Free Library. 
• Explore our Digital Media Portal, where you’ll find free online portals to music, ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, podcasts, and more. We also feature OverDrive en español. 
• Check our events calendar regularly to keep up to date on programming for all ages. 

Fall Into Reading Online (All Ages)

•  Did you know that our Online Reading Challenge is year-round? Fall Into Reading has just begun! Log books or minutes read, write book reviews, and compete to earn badges as you go. Sign up online to join in the all-ages fun. 
• Join our Back to School Activity Adventure, running through September 14. 
• Stay tuned for an activity adventure to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, beginning September 15!

Wishing you a wonderful start to the school year from all of us at Youth Services.