For Kids & Teens
NICK JUNIOR
Enjoy free edu-taining games and videos featuring recognizable characters from Nickelodeon like Paw Patrol, SpongeBob, Dora the Explorer, and more!
ABCMOUSE
Check out ABC Mouse for award-winning educational games, puzzles, books and other fun interactive learning activities. It’s free to use in the Jefferson Public Library!
In library-use only.
TUMBLEBOOKS
Access over 250 interactive storytimes, games, puzzles, educational videos and more. This service is sponsored by the Jefferson Public Library Friends of the Library.
HIGHLIGHTS KIDS
A companion to the popular children's magazine, this website encourages children to play games and discover new jokes, surveys, answers to science questions, and fun crafts and recipes from Highlights.
SCHOLASTIC HOME BASE
Scholastic Home Base is a safe, free, and moderated digital world that celebrates your favorite stories through book-based games, live author events, and creativity.
BOOKOPOLIS
Styled as "GoodReads made just for kids," Bookopolis a free social community and book discovery tool for elementary and middle-school children.
NAT-GEO KIDS
Mammals and reptiles and birds, oh my!: learn about science, nature, history, and other subjects through articles, games, and videos.
IOWA PBS
Explore free educational and recreational resources for kids, parents, and educators and watch PBS Kids programs like Daniel Tiger!
KHAN ACADEMY
Providing free, world-class education, Khan Academy partners with institutions like NASA and the Museum of Modern Art. Create an account to access videos, exercises, and your own learning dashboard as you study at your own pace.
ELEMENTARI
Create an account to read, write, code, share, and remix interactive stories using professional illustrations and sound.
BRAINFUSE
Work with professional tutors, create your own classroom flashcards, build life skills and more. Learning modules are available for kids, adults, and educators.
OK GO SANDBOX
OK Go Sandbox is an online resource for educators that uses OK Go’s music videos as starting points for integrated guided inquiry challenges allowing students to explore various STEAM concepts.
Electronic Resources for Adults
BRAINFUSE JOBNOW
JobNow provides live interactive online help combined with online resources to connect you with experienced job coaches, help you update your resume, teach you how to ace an interview, and more.
GCF LEARNFREE
Brush up on your technology skills with GCF LearnFree, featuring more than 125 self-paced tutorials for math, career, reading, every day life skills, and more.
PROQUEST: ANCESTRY LIBRARY EDITION
Access one of the world's most comprehensive genealogical and ancestral collections.
In-library use only.
COMMUNITY HISTORY ARCHIVES OF GREENE COUNTY
Search issues of the Jefferson Herald, Scranton Journal, The Globe Free Press and many more local history resources dating back to 1871.
BRIDGES & LIBBY
Borrow E-books, audiobooks, and magazines that are not available on your library shelf.