5 Ways to Turn Homework Help into Summer Fun - Online Database Fun

We usually think of our library’s online resources as homework help, but in summertime kids can use them to explore the topics they really love.

1. Animals- Who doesn’t love animals? Online encyclopedias include pictures and even video, along with articles on everything from aardvarks to zebras. Did you try using Kids InfoBits database?

2. Places- Young travelers can find out about, or just plain find, destinations near and far in geography and history resources. Global Road Warrior is just the place to visit.Scroll down until you find it in list of databases.

3. Celebrities- Whether they’re into sports, movies, or music, biography and news databases are keeping up with kids’ favorite stars. eLibrary Elementary is a place to start.

4. Family- Tap genealogy resources to clarify the family tree when visiting relatives. Figure out who’s a third cousin and who’s a second cousin once removed or find great-grandma in the 1930 census.Come into the library and use Ancestry or use Heritage Quest online.  

5. Weird stuff- News sites just for kids include many stories of the bizarre. Is it true that an accountant fell on a crocodile? Look it up at eLibrary Elementary.  

6. Local History - Going out and about in Rochester this summer? Check out images of local places on the Rochester Images database. 

7. Just interested in many things want a good place to start? Try Grolier Online. You can access information at an elementary, middle school and high school level. 

{Originally a Blog post by Rachel Wood, Arlington Public Library, ALSC Digital Content Task Force - accessed 7/28/14}

Cathy