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.

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.