Attention! Library operations are suspended as of 6pm March 13,2020.
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Stuck at Home? Let us help.

Dayton Metro Library Offers Online Solutions

More people are likely to find themselves at home in the coming days and weeks, as schools and colleges cancel in-person classes, and workplaces reduce hours or access for their employees. Dayton Metro Library has resources you can easily access online, anytime, through our website. These FREE resources are accessible with a Dayton Metro Library card and PIN. People who do not already have cards can get an eCard online for instant access to these digital materials.

Have Kids + Teens at Home?

HelpNow Live one-on-one tutoring, weekdays 2 - 11pm.

HelpNew also features Meet (Virutal Study Groups), Homework Resources, 24/7 Email Tutor Questions, Virtual Flashcards and SO much more.

Homework Tools, Tutoring + More

Homework help resources include:

CultureGrams
Early World of Learning
Academic Search Ultimate
Explora Primary/Secondary School
Science Reference Center
World Book Online
Gale has made available additional resources, for the duration of school closures (tentatively June 30):

Miss Humblebee's Academy (Pre-K)

Kids Infobits (Elementary School)

Gale in Context: Middle School

Gale in Context: High School

Gale in Context: College

See more Homework Help Resources

Online Books + eAudiobooks for Kids + Teens

Keep Your Kids Reading + Learning!

TumbleBooks Sites - Streaming Animated Stories, eAdudiobooks + eBooks - Books are available online instantly, without limits.

TumbleBooks (K- 6)
TumbleMath** (K-6)
TeenBookCloud**
AudioBookCloud** (all ages) | for Kids - for Teens

OverDrive for Kids + Teens - OverDrive Help

Overdrive Kids - eBooks, eAudiobooks and Videos
Overdrive Teens - eBooks - eAudiobooks

Hoopla - Great for Kids + Teens

Hoopla has eBooks, eAudiobooks, eComics and Streaming TV, Movies + Music for kids, teens and adults. To see just kid friendly items, click on 'Kids' to the right of the search box before searching.
You can learn more about Hoopla's 'Kid's Mode'and find support for your devices on the Hoopla Help.

RBdigital - Magazines for Kids

Magazines can be sorted by catagory, select 'Children' online or in the app. Titles include Highlights, Cricket, Ask, American Girl, National Geographic Kids + Little Kids to name a few. RBdigital FAQs

**New resource available until August 31.

Resources for Adults

Read, Research + Learn

Now’s the time to teach yourself those skills you’ve wanted to learn or catch up on your reading!

eBooks, eAudiobooks + eMagazines

Download ebooks and audiobooks with Overdrive.
New! AudiobookCloud** Streaming eAudiobooks
New! RomanceBookCloud** eBook + eAudiobooks
Read the latest issue of your favorite magazine with RBdigital.
Visit Hoopla for streaming music and shows, as well as ebooks, audiobooks, and ecomics.

Parent new to Home Educating? We've got you cover.

World Book has created an expanded distance learning resource page, with tips, tutorials and activities for parents that might help.
New to Google Classroom - This Slideshow Covers the Basics (use the arrows instead of the play button in the lower left)
Homework Help Resources: Visit the "Have Kids + Teens at Home" tab above for detailed information on our tools.

Research, Skill Building + Online Learning

Ancestry.com - Available from Home through April!
Learn a new language with Mango Languages or Transparent Language
Lynda.com from LinkedIn Learning offers expert-led courses and tutorials in technology, business and creative skills.
Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center - Detailed how-to's, creative ideas, and full text articles from hobby and craft magazines for virtually every hobby.
Home Improvement Reference Center - Full text content from leading home improvement magazines, how-to videos, images, and instructions for popular home repair projects.

Timely Links for Grownups

The 2020 Census - Get Started, it takes only 10 to 15 minutes.
Ohio Primary Voting - In person voting has been canceled and absentee voting is extended to April 28.
Ohio Unemployement
Ohio Means Jobs Employment Protal

** New resource available until August 31.

Entertainment

Let us Entertain You!

Looking for something binge worthy? Watch movies, binge TV shows, or listen to music with the tools below.

Video Just for Kids!

Did you know Kanopy has an extensive childrens collection and parental controls? Works on you favorite streaming devices too! Kanopy Help
Animated Streaming Books from TumbleBooks (K-6)
Hoopla for streaming music and shows for kids, simple sort by Kids at the top before searching. Hoopla Help

Streaming Video + Music Adults Can Enjoy

Watch classic, independent and world cinema with Kanopy.
Visit Hoopla for streaming music and shows, as well as ebooks, audiobooks, and ecomics.

Books are Entertainment Too!?!

We AGREE! You can find all of our Kids + Teens oriented eBook and eAudiobook sources under the "Have Kids + Teens at Home?" tab above and all of our recommendations for adult readers under "Resources for Adults". Happy Reading!

Working from home?

FREE Web-Based Meeting Solutions

Note, these are not Dayton Metro Library services; DML staff cannot facilitate their use or offer tech support. Please visit each site for information, options, and requirements.

Free Hosted Meeting Platforms:

Personal Video Chat/Conference Solutions:

Google Hangouts
Skype
Facebook Video Chat Video calling feature available through the Facebook Messenger App
FaceTime an Apple product, available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch users.

News, Stocks + More

Online tools and databases can help!

Looking for our Newly Ordered and Most Requested Materials lists? We are currently not taking holds for physical materials due to our suspended status. Learn more about our suspended services and how it affects borrowing of physical materials here.

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