Play + Learn Websites - Michigan City Public Library

Find games, videos, educational activities, scouting information, and more at these cool sites:

Art

Or search here to find ebooks, articles, videos and more on any topic:
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Art

The Artist's Toolkit

An interactive website by ArtsConnectEd that explores how art works.

National Gallery of Art for Kids

Art games and interactive features for kids.

English & Reading

ABCya!

Online games for kids, including word and math games.

Boundless eBooks & eAudiobooks

Discover a world of possibilities with Boundless, an extensive collection of eBooks, eAudiobooks, and digital media. Whether you’re an avid reader or someone who listens to audio at 2x speed, Boundless is your gateway to the best in digital content and programming.

Access our digital library from the comfort of your own device, so you can read, learn and explore wherever you are. Find out more about Boundless. Log in with your library card number and PIN. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. If you need additional assistance, please call the Circulation Desk at 219-873-3042, email, or stop by in person.

Book Connections

Book readings, author/illustrator interviews, book trailers, audiobook performances, book-related activities, and more. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

eBook K-8 Collection

Fiction and non-fiction eBooks for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools. Available through INSPIRE.

Gale eBooks

Choose from hundreds of kids’ non-fiction eBooks covering the arts, science, nature, technology, history, literature, religion, and more. Geared toward K-8 students. Whether you’re researching a topic or reading for fun, there’s something here for everyone. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

Laura Ingalls Wilder - Frontier Girl

Discover the legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder and her Little House books.

NoveList K-8 Plus

Expert reading recommendations help you find just the right book. Find book recommendations based on authors, titles, series, genre, or subject areas. Also includes book reviews, picture book extenders, book discussion guides, book talks, award winners, Lexile reading levels, & more! Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

Scholastic

Find your favorite books and series here, along with games and videos.

Homework Helper

Explora for Elementary Schools

Explora for Elementary Schools is a fun, easy-to-use tool to help students complete school projects. For use in kindergarten through grade 5 with a focus on the arts, literature, biography, current events, geography, culture, health, history, math, science and more. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

Fact Monster

Get homework help, videos, games, and more at this fun and educational site.

Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia

Online encyclopedia with articles for thousands of topics. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

Gale eBooks

Middle Search Plus

Read popular middle school magazines, primary source documents, and more. Magazines include Sports Illustrated Kids, Scholastic News, and National Geographic. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

Primary Search Plus

Read popular magazines for elementary school students, including Ladybug, Highlights, Junior Scholastic, Spider, and more. Also includes a children’s encyclopedia and images. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

Just for Fun

Cartoon Network

Games, videos, and apps from the Cartoon Network.

Guinness World Records

Lists of world records and national records, both of human achievements and the extremes of the natural world.

Nickelodeon

Interactive games and videos about your favorite Nick shows.

Star Wars

News, games, apps and more about the Star Wars films and universe.

Disney

Music, games, videos, and more from Disney.

Nick Jr.

Play preschool learning games and watch episodes and videos that feature Nick Jr. shows like Blues Clues, Franklin, and Maisy.

PBS Kids

Games and videos from Curious George, Wild Kratts and other PBS Kids shows!

Math

Bedtime Math

Fun math activities for little and big kids.

Funbrain Math Arcade

Interactive math games.

Cool Math 4 Kids

Math games, brain teasers, quizzes, and more.

Science

STEAM Ahead Kids

Check out the library’s series of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) programs for kids and teens.

Catching the Science Bug

Solve science puzzles, do your own scientific investigations, or learn more about what scientists do on the job.

Climate Kids

DIY projects, games, videos, articles and more about climate. Site created by NASA.

NASA Kids' Club

A place to play games and learn about NASA, America’s space agency!

Science Fair Index

Need ideas for a science project? Check out our index of science project books.

Chem 4 Kids

Simple explanations of chemistry.

Code.org

Anyone can learn how to code! Try these short computer science activities for grades Pre-K through high school, or learn to program through in-depth free courses.