Explore the diversity of birdlife with detailed species accounts, maps, multimedia, and research drawn from four leading works of ornithology. Designed for bird enthusiasts, students, and researchers. Access remotely anytime with a library card.
Thanksgiving Closure
Pitkin County Library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Research & Study Help: Grades K-8
Trusted encyclopedia content for younger learners. Includes age-appropriate articles, images, and videos on science, history, geography, animals, arts, and more to support schoolwork and curiosity. Access remotely anytime with a library card, or within the Library.
An award-winning digital encyclopedia with resources for children, teens, and adults. Search thousands of articles, images, maps, timelines, and videos on topics across the arts, sciences, history, geography, and current events. Access remotely anytime with a library card, or within the Library.
An authoritative source of global information produced by the Central Intelligence Agency. Provides concise profiles of 266 world entities, including data on history, population, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, terrorism, and transnational issues. Updated regularly for use by students, researchers, and professionals.
An easy-to-use research tool for elementary students. Offers age-appropriate articles, images, and videos on art, music, literature, language arts, geography, history, social studies, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, health, and sports. Designed to support classroom assignments and independent learning. Access remotely anytime with a library card, or within the Library.
A student-friendly resource for middle and high school research. Provides reliable information on thousands of topics, including art, literature, language arts, history, world cultures, S.T.E.A.M. subjects, health, and sports. Full-text articles, primary sources, and multimedia are designed to support projects, homework, and classroom work. Access remotely anytime with a library card, or within the Library.
A streaming collection explicitly designed for children and families. Offers kid-safe, ad-free access to educational and entertaining videos, songs, audiobooks, and games. Includes beloved programs like Sesame Street, The Electric Company, The Berenstain Bears, Franklin, and more. Encourages learning through fun, interactive media. Access remotely anytime with a library card, or within the Library.
A comprehensive resource for learners of all ages. Includes study guides, eBooks, and practice tests for standardized academic exams, professional licensure tests (electricians, EMTs, real estate, postal workers, U.S. citizenship), and career certifications. Offers resume-building tools, interview guides, computer skills tutorials, and resources for skill development in math, reading, and vocabulary. Access remotely anytime with a library card, or within the Library.
Skill-building resources for elementary and middle school students. Provides subject practice in math, reading, writing, and science, test preparation, and homework help. Access remotely anytime with a library card, or within the Library.
Lexile scores measure reading levels and match readers with appropriately leveled texts. The included chart compares Lexile scores with grade-level equivalents. This is useful for educators, parents, and students to track reading progress.