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Student Support

For Teachers and Educators

ACPL Library Card

ALL K-12 teachers in Allen County are eligible for a fine-free ACPL Library Card – even if you live outside the county!

Support

Visit our educational support page to schedule classroom visits, request a custom collection of library books for your class, or connect with the educators in our Rolland Center for Lincoln Research. (Bonus: Visit our Primary and Secondary Source History Classroom at the Genealogy Center!)

Here are a few of our favorite resources for classrooms and lesson-planning.

Wall Street Journal

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Books, E-books, Audiobooks  & More

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Books

Read, research, learn, discover! Browse our collection to support your learning goals.

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Library of Things

Explore unique items you can borrow, from birding kits, to WiFi projectors and more. 

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E-books

Instantly access a vast collection of e-books anytime, anywhere. Download and read on your favorite device!

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Audiobooks

Enjoy your favorite stories on the go with our wide selection of audiobooks. Listen anywhere, anytime!

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Can't Find It?

Borrow from another library through interlibrary loan (ILL) or request an item be purchased by the ACPL.

Technology

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Need Help?

Need a hand with tech? Our staff is here to help you get started. Or, join one of our programs to learn more!

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Internet or Computer Access?

 Our libraries have free Wi-Fi, computers, and even mobile hotspots you can borrow. 

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Ready to Create?

Ready to create? Visit our Maker Spaces to work with 3D printers, Cricuits, button-makers, recording equipment, and more. Need help?

A Space for You

Our libraries offer a variety of spaces to suit all your needs. Find tranquility in our quiet study rooms, perfect for focused learning. Enjoy a cozy retreat in our reading nooks, ideal for diving into your favorite book. For group projects and creative endeavors, our work tables and meeting rooms provide the perfect environment for collaboration and productivity. Whether you're studying, working, or meeting with others, our libraries are designed to be comfortable and accommodating spaces for everyone.

Free Online Resources

ACPL has the BEST resources for student success! Here are a few favorites:

Wall Street Journal

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Access the digital publication of the New York Times.

Access to 4,000 video courses in business, technology, and personal development.

Free music with your ACPL Library card. Download 5 songs per week - to keep forever - from more than 100 genres.

Improve academic skills, prep for the HSE, join the military, get certified, change jobs, become a citizen, and more.

Search census, birth, marriage, death records and more (only available within the library).  

Features easy-to-read articles, thousands of images and videos as well as a wealth of engaging games, science projects, and activities.

Access news, business, and legal sources.

The optimal beginner's Spanish language reference tool with rich media, and engaging features in Spanish.

Kanopy is a video-streaming platform dedicated to thoughtful and thought-provoking films.

Search full-text national and international newspaper articles.

Discover features a life skills section, visual dictionary, and research tools for learners needing extra help.

Access a database of digital books in World Languages, created for children to enjoy books and learn language through storytelling.

Borrow audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen.

Watch art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. 

Hundreds of customizable, interactive timelines of important events throughout history.

Free online access to 3,600+ expert tutors for one-to-one, real-time tutoring in over 40 subjects and test prep areas.

Tailored for middle schoolers with articles from the print versions of the Encyclopedia plus biographies and research tools.

Explore reference and marketing information. 

TumbleBook Library gives you free access to children's books, videos, and games using any web-enabled device.

Access unbiased reviews and ratings of products.

Find your next book to read, including links to our catalog.

Search and browse articles from historical newspapers (only available within the library). 

Read A Loud Books in English and Spanish, Print and Do Activities, videos and easily navigable games.

Research and evaluate reliable and unbiased investment information on companies, industries, markets, and economies.

Magazine titles including: Art/Design; Automotive; Family/Kids; Cooking; Sports; and much more. 

Explore art history and criticism.

Explore the electronic version of the print encyclopedia.

Research literature, history, biographies, science and social studies in depth

Service/repair diagrams and maintenance tables for most automobiles. ASE prep for popular certification exams.

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more for free!

Click here for our complete list of genealogy research tools.

Access abstracts and citations of past articles of the newspaper (May 2001-).

Learn a new language or get ESL help.

Analyze both sides of current social issues

Search, download, and print tools and activities for teachers and educators to use in and outside of the classroom.

Unbiased ratings and information on stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and banks/credit unions. Includes the Medigap Insurance Tool.

Search newspaper articles across 50 states and 47 countries (only available within the library).

Search and request materials owned by other libraries around the world. (First Search only available within the library)

Research literary analysis, literary criticism, and author biographies.

Research music history and analysis.

Explore business, education, health, science and more through numerous resources (free to all Indiana residents).

ACPL Library Cards are FREE, and the library is FINE FREE for all Allen County residents. With a card, kids can also access a wide selection of books and resources to support their learning and help them succeed in school.

Get a Library Card Today to Access Amazing Learning Resources

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