Online Information Resources

Helpful Links

  • TexShare - for education, news, and DIY. 
  • Internet Archive - a non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, and more.
  • ComicsPlus Library Edition - free comic books!  All you need is your library card number and PIN (contact the library if you don't have this one).  On the go? The ComicsPlus Library Edition app is also available for free on your Apple and Android mobile devices.
  • Driving-Tests.org - Driver's Ed tests, DMV handbooks, & extensive FAQs, all in one place!  Car, motorcycle, and CDL tests.  ¡en español también!
  • Texas Law Help - free, reliable legal information.
  • Tax Withholding Estimator - perform a quick "paycheck checkup".
   
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Websites for Kids & Teens

https://myf2b.com/my_library/ - Aimed at pre-k through 3rd grade, Footsteps 2 Brilliance helps become stronger readers through the use of games and activities. Available in English and Spanish.

www.funbrain.com – Funbrain, created for kids from pre-k through 8th grade, offers interactive games that help develop skills in math, reading, and literacy. There is also a variety of literature available to read online.

www.abcya.com – Geared toward pre-k through 5th grade, abcya.com has educational videos and learning games. www.pbskids.org – Reading adventures, contests and games. Personalized reading games to prepare your children for school.

www.sesamestreet.org – Interactive games such as: Cooking with Cookie, Super Elmo’s ABC Jump, Grover’s Story Circle, and many more.

http://www.nick.com – This site had LOTS of kid friendly online games featuring characters from favorite Nickelodeon shows.

http://www.nickjr.com – Similar to nick.com, this site features a lot of games that are based on popular Nickelodeon characters, but geared to the younger kids.

http://lol.disney.com/games - Games, videos, coloring pages, and more!

http://www.thekidzpage.com – Hundreds of free kids games, puzzles, activities, coloring pages, clip art, and more for children, families, parents, teachers… Kids of all ages are invited to play!

Coding
codesters.com

studio.code.org

scratch.mit.edu

codemonkey.com

scratchjr.org

Math
Typing

Mouse Practice
Mouse Control Skills - collection of tutorials 
 
Keyboarding Practice