Pierce County Library has online tools you can use for research, homework help, tutorials, reading suggestions and more! All you need to access any of these tools is a free library card. If you have forgotten your library card number or PIN, contact your local library.
Live, online, professional tutoring available 1-10pm daily. Students communicate with a tutor via interactive whiteboard. Other services include a Writing Lab, flashcards, games and study guides.
Encyclopdia-type information about states, provinces and countries. Includes reports, statistics and media files.
Reading recommendations for school and for fun.
Access e-books and e-audiobooks through Overdrive online, the library’s catalog, or download Overdrive’s Libby app to your device.
Articles from familiar kids’ magazines and news sources. Search by topic, reading level, and/or source material type.
General information on research topics: Animals, Controversial Issues, Geography, and Famous People. Includes nonfiction books and articles.
Experience animated storybooks, read along with a narrated chapter book, read digital comics. Builds reading and comprehension skills.
Search your school’s AR list by level or point value and request books from the Pierce County Library.
A collection of news sources covering a wide array of topics.
Biographical essays, articles, images and media on historical and contemporary people.
Drama, Novel, Poetry, Short Story (GVRL)
Full-text literature for students.
Practice tests and study guides for standardized tests, including the SAT and GED.
Live, online, professional tutoring available 1-10pm daily. Students communicate with a tutor via interactive whiteboard. Other services include a Writing Lab, flashcards, games and study guides.
Reference books for middle school.
Explore career options, get resume and interview help, or plan for college.
Video-based classes focused on business and tech skills. Choose from hundreds of topics to learn new skills or update current ones.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Controversial issues are given a factual overview with essays, articles and media files covering both sides of the debate.
Access e-books and e-audiobooks through Overdrive online, the library’s catalog, or download Overdrive’s Libby app to your device.
Language learning tool that includes 150+ languages with personalized learning plans, media, study guides and quizzes.
Peer-reviewed articles appropriate for high school reports.
Study pages and essays on classic and contemporary novels. Includes a dictionary, thesaurus and citation guide.
Learning modules for a wide range of scientific topics. Includes experiments, data, videos and diagrams.
Encyclopedia-type information on research topics: Animals, Controversial Issues, Geography, and Famous People. Includes nonfiction books and articles.
Tween and teen fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, drama, poetry, videos – available immediately without wait times.
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