Online learning resources | Josephine Community Library District

Explore these online tools for homework help, useful skill building, online community, and other amusing and productive activities.

Audiobooks and ebooks

Grammar Girl Presents The Ultimate Writing Guide for Students

Mignon Fogarty

How to Write a Great Research Paper

Beverly Chin

Math Games

Joyce Stulgis-Blalock

Math Puzzles and Brainteasers, Grades 6-8

Terry Stickels

Physical Science

Russell Kuhtz

The World’s Best Thin Books

Joni Richards Bodart

Library resources for distance learning

Your library is here as a resources as you're distance learning. Check out some of the services we're offering while facilities are restricted.

Instant online library card

Services during COVID

Find information about curbside pick-up, patron hours at the library, computer appointments, and more.

Personal shopper service

Fill out the Shelf Shopper questionnaire to have a librarian select materials based on interests, age, or reading level.

Higher education resources

Your librarians have put together resources to research colleges and universities, use online test prep tools, learn about financial aid, and explore online learning opportunities.

View resources

Josephine County Educational Fund

Find scholarships and grants for students in schools throughout southern Oregon with a focus on Josephine County.

Learn more

Project Youth+

Project Youth+ serves students in southern Oregon to increase access to opportunities, remove barriers, and prepare low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented youth.

Learn more

Homework resources

Brainfuse HelpNow: Live tutors are trained not to provide answers, but to help students master a problem’s underlying academic concepts. Tutoring, homework, and college test prep services are offered in English and Spanish.

Learningexpress: With LearningExpress, students in grades 4-12 can find practice tests and tutorials on math, English, and social studies. Prospective and current college students can practice the SAT, LSAT, and GRE.

Kahn Academy: Kahn Academy is a great backup when you can’t see your teachers every day at school. Join to get personalized help with your school studies or to learn something totally new.

Resources for parents

Fact Oregon: View resources and information for distance learning, special education, and more.

Ready Schools, Safe Learners: Find guidance for the 2020-21 school year from the Oregon Department of Education.

Southern Oregon Education District: Find information about the 2020 Graduation Pathways Plan and resources for parents of distance learners.

Oregon School Library Information System

Teens and Tweens can learn to research, find information, and properly cite sources with The Oregon School Library Information System (OSLIS).

OSLIS for secondary students

Grants Pass School District 7

View District 7's Return to School Plans.

Learn more

Three Rivers School District

View Three Rivers School District's Reopening Plan.

learn more

Young Willamette Writers Group

Young Willamette Writers welcomes students ages 13 to 18. The group currently offers programming in Portland and Grants Pass. Membership costs $20 annually and monthly meetings are free.

VISIT YOUNG WILLAMETTE WRITERS GROUP

Gaming

GamesRadar+: GamesRadar+ is an entertainment website dedicated to video game-related news, previews, and reviews.

GameSpot: GameSpot provides news, reviews, previews, downloads, and other information about video games.

IGN: IGN offers sharp opinions and groundbreaking content for games and entertainment.

Self empowerment

Next Up: Next Up amplifies the voice and leadership of diverse young people to achieve a more just and equitable Oregon.

Microsoft Digital Skills: Pay attention to your online persona and take steps to ensure it stays positive — both personally and professionally.

NSTeens: Through animated videos, short films, games, and interactive comics, NSTeens teaches teens and tweens about making safer choices online.