Reading Resources
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Brentwood Public Library https://brentwoodnylibrary.org/
The Brentwood Public Library has many educational resources available free to students with a library card. Some of the online resources include Hoopla, Freegal Music, Brainfuse, Universal Class, and Rosetta Stone. Students may sign-up for a temporary library card on the Brentwood Library homepage under How Do I - Get a Temporary Library Card link. This temporary card will give patrons immediate access to most online library services.
Good Reads https://www.goodreads.com/blog/show/1856-dive-into-summer-reading?ref=summer2020_eb
Are you searching for a great young adult novel to dive into? If so, Good Reads in the place for you. Members are experienced at searching out the best YA reads. Follow the link to find the most popular YA titles of the year.
Project Gutenberg https://www.gutenberg.org/
Project Gutenberg is a library of over 60,000 free eBooks. Choose among free epub and Kindle eBooks, download them or read them online. You will find the world's great literature here, with focus on older works for which U.S. copyright has expired. Thousands of volunteers digitized and diligently proofread the eBooks, for enjoyment and education. No special apps needed! Project Gutenberg eBooks require no special apps to read, just the regular Web browsers or eBook readers that are included with computers and mobile devices. There have been reports of sites that charge fees for custom apps, or for the same eBooks that are freely available from Project Gutenberg. Some of the apps might have worthwhile features, but none are required to enjoy Project Gutenberg eBooks.
- Mobile Reader Devices How-To: Using Kindle, Nook, cell phone, and other mobile devices and readers. https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:MobileReader_Devices_How-To
- How-To and FAQs: In depth information about many topics. https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Category:How-To
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Audible by Amazon has hundreds of titles available free for as long as schools are closed. The collection has been handpicked by editors and is a mix of stories to entertain, engage, and inform young people, ages 0–18. These stories offer a screen-free option for families with students home from school.
* Listen to stories FREE on Audible Discover - https://stories.audible.com/discovery
Libby https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/
Borrow and read ebooks and audiobooks from your local public library for FREE!
Get the app today! Or, use it in your web browser at libbyapp.com
Click on the link to learn more about Libby, an app by OverDrive https://www.overdrive.com/
