Brainfuse HelpNow live online tutoring is available from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (PDT). Live tutors are trained not to provide answers, but to help users master the underlying academic concept.
Access to a full encyclopedia, covering the research needs of different age groups. Also contains full-text magazine articles, reviewed websites, homework help, a world atlas, Merriam-Webster dictionaries and thesauri for adults and high school students. This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Concise social, cultural, and political information on countries, U.S. states, and provinces around the world. (Grades 3-12). This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Multidisciplinary reference aggregating periodical and digital media content with editorial guidance for novice researchers. (Grades 9+) This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Fiero Code is a self-guided online software program that teaches you how to code through hundreds of coding tutorials and dozens of real-world projects. Get started with Fiero Code by signing up with your library card and creating your own username and password.
Gale Interactive: Science provides engaging, interactive models that bring science to life. While supporting high school curricula and university coursework, Gale Interactive: Science helps students better visualize and understand concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science. Students and instructors can manipulate and explore 3D models that are paired with reference and periodical content for further understanding.
Hiveclass is an e-learning platform that features of bite-sized, engaging videos that teach fundamental skills in various sports and physical and wellness activities.
Acquire new skills, learn new business, creative, and tech skills with over 16,000 expert-led online video tutorials anytime, anywhere. Follow the link above to log in with a valid Thousand Oaks Library card number and PIN in the Library or remotely.
PebbleGo Science is a curricular content hub specifically designed for PreK-2 students. Packed with informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy support for students of all abilities, it boosts engagement and fosters independent learning in core subject areas. How to search on PebbleGo This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
This historical newspaper collection includes access to Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Washington Post, and Chicago Tribune, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time. Coverage: 1849 - 2021.
Pros and cons on 360+ (and growing) complex social issues with relevant, credible information that tells the whole story on the major questions of the day. (Grades 6+)