In-House Math Tutor
Volunteer Wilbert Stroeve is our math tutor for grades 5 – 12. Look for Mr. Stroeve and the “Tutor Is In” signs in the study carrel near the reference desk on Wednesdays from 6-8pm. First come first serve but you may call in advance to make sure he is here.
WNPL Electronic Resources
Library databases available to WNPL cardholders
Tutor.com
Need help with your homework? It’s just a click away with Tutor.com. (available to WNPL cardholders)
World Book Online
Full-text access to World Book Encyclopedia. Good source for general information or to begin a research project.
Grzimek’s Animal Life - When Animal Assignments Attack!
Covers over 4,000 animal species, including information on evolution, habitat, behavior, range and more.
NovelList K-8
Searchable database of fiction book reviews by title, author, series order, age level and Lexile number.
Issues and Controversies
Information on today’s hot topics in politics, government, business, education, and popular culture. Perfect for essays, debates, and persuasive writing.
National Science Digital Library
A searchable collection of websites and other online resources that helps with research and science-based projects.
Reading Resources
Lexile.com
Information about Lexile Framework for reading including explanations of what a Lexile measure is and how they are used.
Lexile’s Find A Book
A search engine from Lexile that allows searching Lexile numbers, interests and age appropriateness.
Reading Counts
Woodland District 50′s library catalog searchable by title, author and Lexile number.
Research Help
Citing your information: Quick Reference Guide
How to cite your information
Citing your sources
More detailed examples of APA, MLA, and Chicago-Turabian styles.
FREE – Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
Teaching and learning resources from federal agencies that includes 100′s of sample lesson plans and primary documents for all major subjects and time periods.
Special Projects
