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Help Available for Students, Parents & Teachers

Through the Palm Beach County Library System

April 21, 2020

 The Palm Beach County Library System has many resources available to help students, parent and teachers during virtual schooling. Staff are available by phone, email and chat to answer technology and other research questions through Ask-A-Librarian at www.pbclibrary.org.

 

Technology Assistance

The Palm Beach County Library System is offering one-on-one chat with a librarian. They can help you with any of your technology needs, including navigating the virtual classroom. Video chat sessions are available through the Zoom app. Call 561-233-2600 to book an appointment.

 

Temporary Free E-Cards
The Palm Beach County Library System is offering free temporary e-cards to residents so they can access our online resources and digital materials. To sign up for your e-card visit our website at 
www.pbclibrary.org and click on the Virtual Library icon. 

 

ABC Mouse

The Palm Beach County Library System has partnered with Age of Learning to provide free home access to ABCmouse.com (ages 2-8), Early Learning Academy (ages 2-8), Adventure Academy (ages 8-13), and ReadingIQ (ages 2-12)  while our libraries are closed due to COVID-19. Complete the form on our website to receive an access code to these services! http://www.pbclibrary.org/abcmouse

 

Homework Help

Tutor.com and Live Homework Help is a free library service that offers online tutoring in math, science, social studies and language arts. Live one-on-one sessions are available every day from 12:00 pm – 12:00 am. Assistance in Spanish is available from 2:00 pm – 12:00 am.

 

Learning Express

An online learning site with skill building modules for elementary, middle and high school students, test preparation materials and practice exams; including test preparation e-books. Take practice tests for the GED, SAT, FCAT, fire fighter, postal worker exams and many more.

 

Virtual Story Times

The Palm Beach County Library System is hosting Virtual Story Times on YouTube, and sharing them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:30 am.

 

Visit our website at http://www.pbclibrary.org/virtual-library.