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Get a Pratt eCard


Check out eBooks, use databases for research, watch streaming media, and more, all from the comfort of your home!

Homework Help & Tutoring
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Homework Help & Tutoring


With HelpNow, you're just a cllick away from expert tutors, one-on-one homework help, a 24 hour writing lab, and more.

Computer & Internet Devices
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Computer & Internet Devices


With a Pratt Library card, you can borrow devices like Chromebooks, tablets, and mobile hotspots to get online from the comfort of your home.

Pratt Databases
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Pratt Databases


A Pratt library card grants you access to databases for all ages! Search articles and documents in journals, newspapers, and online archives.

Elementary School Students

Your Pratt Library card gives you access to high-quality eBooks, streaming media, and other educational resources just for young learners.

Need more assistance? Contact the Children's Department at cdx@prattlibrary.org for book and media recommendations, research and homework help, guidance on learning and fun, and services for your class or group.

National Geographic for Kids
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National Geographic for Kids


Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space with this database for children ages 6 through 14.

Resources for Kids
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Resources for Kids


A reference material just for young learners, Gale In Context: Elementary contains educational content in popular subject categories.

BookFlix
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BookFlix


Watch an animated story paired with a nonfiction eBook just for kids.

Kanopy Kids
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Kanopy Kids


Find a large collection of educational, enriching, and entertaining films for kids.

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Middle & High School Students

Find educational research materials, articles, eBooks, and more just for Middle and High School students, accessible from anywhere with your Pratt Library card.

Need one-on-one help? Email the Teen Center at teen@prattlibrary.org for help with research for a school project, your next book to read, and any other library-related questions.

Middle School Resources
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Middle School Resources


Gale In Context: Middle School combines the best of Gale's reference content with age-appropriate videos, primary sources, and more.

High School Resources
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High School Resources


Gale In Context: High School offers cross-curricular content to help you explore topics within economics, geography, history, literature, science, and more.

World Book for Students
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World Book for Students


Search thousands of articles, primary sources, and online books designed to support learning.

Peterson's Test & Career Prep
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Peterson's Test & Career Prep


Sharpen your skills with standardized test preparation, personalized career assessments, resume editing tools, and more.

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Resources for Educators

Did you know the Pratt Library has resources just for teachers and homeschooling parents? Enjoy increased checkout limits with a Pratt Library Teacher Card, special databases for teachers, and more.

Scholastic Teachables
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Scholastic Teachables


Search an online database of tens of thousands of searchable and printable, ready-to-use educational materials for students in grades K-6.

Teaching With Success
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Teaching With Success


Taught by college professors and experts in the field, Gale Courses include classes on teaching and homeschooling successfully.

Kanopy for Teachers
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Kanopy for Teachers


Browse a collection of educational films geared towards teacher education development.

Book a Librarian
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Book a Librarian


We are ready to help you with your library research needs! Book a free 60 minute video chat appointment to learn from a subject specialist librarian.

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Live Chat with a Librarian

Have a question? Live chat with a Pratt librarian for help finding materials, research guidance, and more!

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