Parents and Teachers
Homework Center
Homework Help on the InternetComputers Available
Sign up at the Ask Me desk to use the following programs:
- Internet Explorer
- Microsoft Office 2010
- That includes Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Publisher.
- Premium Subscription Databases
- Live Homework Help
- World Book Online
- Grolier Online
Want to print? Only $0.10 per page!
Internet Access
Internet access is filtered in the Youth Services Department. For more information, access the
Library's Internet Policy.
The library maintains a collection of many of the textbooks used in schools within the library district. These include Dist. 12, Dist. 11, Dist. 20,
St. Walters School and Trinity Lutheran School. Lake Park High School is also included. Textbooks are available for in-library use only. Ask for textbooks at the Adult Services Reference Desk.
Special Resources
There are many resources available for parents and teachers right in our Youth Services department.
- G Rated Movies
- Books and CD's
- Playaways
- A large collection of Picture Books
- Instructional and Education Videos
- Magazines
Teacher Services for grades Pre-K-6
News From Youth Services Outreach
The newsletter for school personnel.
Use the Library as a Resource!
We are here to help you!
Let us know about Assignment Alerts
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Use our online form to send your suggestions or ask us about:
- Creating Book Lists
- Field Trips & Library tours
- Librarian visits to your classroom
In Library Displays
We would love to display your class dioramas, artwork or science fair projects. Call our Youth Services Outreach Assistant at, (630) 529-1641, ext. 355, before dropping off.
Parent/Teacher Collection
Materials are available to aid in curriculum planning, parenting and educating of children. Magazines are also available for Parents and Teachers.
Please visit our community information page for a list of area schools and text books available.
Links
For Parents and Teachers
- Museum Adventure Pass
Museum Adventure Passes provide free or discounted admissions or parking at 15 participating institutions. The terms of the pass vary at each institution.
Visit the Youth Services Desk at the Library to check on availability and to check out a pass!
List of Museums- Air Classic Inc. Museum of Aviation
- Arlighton Heights Historical Museum
- Bronzeville Children's Museum
- Brookfield Zoo
- Cantigny Park
- Chicago Botanic Garden
- Elgin History Museum
- Elgin Public Museum
- Lake County Discovery Museum
- Legoland Discovery Center
- Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
- Naper Settlement (Available April 1 - October 31)
- Oriental Institute Museum
- St. Charles Heritage Museum
- The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn
- NoveList (In-Library link) (at home link)
NoveList is the ultimate readers' advisory web page. Find a favorite author, story, or style; browse lists of award-winning titles; read articles and interviews; and find read-alikes. Great for finding the order of books in series.
- NoveList K-8 (In-Library link) (at home link).
Like NoveList above, but aimed at kids through 8th grade.
- The Common Core
Illinois schools have officially integrated the Common Core math and language arts standards into their curriculums. The Common Core site lists each standard along with a few resources to help you get started. - Great Web Sites for Kids
The site is maintained by the ALSC Great Web Sites for Kids Committee (Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association). - FirstGov for Kids
Links to more than 400 federal children's sites as well as some of the best sites from other organizations. Content includes games, art projects, career information, homework help and more. - Teachers' Lists of the Best Children's Books
Quickly and easily find the ideal book for any topic and reading level. - New York Times Learning Network
Free news and resources for teachers, lessons plans for grades 6-12, and a great site for current events. - Discovery Education
- Homeschool Website
- Ed Helper
- Enchanted Learning
- Family.com
- National Education Association's tips on being involved in your child's school career
- Government tips on safety and being a parent.
Already been to those websites? Check out these great resources!
Posted 2/28/2013
- Lesson Plans for the Common Core
A pathfinder to lead teachers and home school parents to free lesson plans that incorporate the Common Core.
