Carroll County
​Public Library
​Public Library
Explora Primary Schools and Explora Secondary Schools both allow students to search for almost any subject area interest. Search results include encyclopedia entries, magazine articles, and information from other trustworthy sources. Many articles include a text-to-speech feature or may be viewed in their original formatting, with full color and images. Older Students may use pre-made citations for easy MLA-style formatting.
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Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia - this encyclopedia has topical information on a variety of subjects, and generally provides information on word history and definitions.
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Sailor - this site contains all other databases available through Maryland Public Libraries. Some, other databases available through Sailor include:
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Hoopla is available from your computer browser or through the Hoopla app on your mobile devices. The best feature of Hoopla is that all materials are always available. This means that if you see it, you can check it out right away.
Offers: movies, music, digital and audiobooks You will need to create a username and login before you can use Hoopla for the first time. |
Overdrive offers access to the E-Library Consortium, which means that it allows users to view, place holds, and check out materials online from libraries in Maryland. With many ways to browse and good recommendations once you begin, this is a great resource to start using now and take with you to college and beyond.
Offers: digital and audiobooks You will need to create a username and login before you can use Hoopla for the first time. |
Zinio offers a wide range of magazines - some for fun, and some for school! You may browse titles and full magazines on your computer or use the app on your mobile devices. This is especially useful for keeping up with current events, since you can view news, history, science, and other curricular interests that are happening now.
Offers: magazines You will need to create a username and login before you can use Hoopla for the first time. |