ONLINE RESOURCES

From eBooks to databases, many free resources are available for patrons. Some online resources require a Kansas State Library card, which is available at the public service desk or online. Items in yellow require a Kansas State Library card.

Children's Resources

Science Near Me from the National Science Foundation

Britannica E-Stax includes unlimited access to nonfction for kids.

Scholastic Book Flix: Pairs classic video storybooks with nonfiction ebooks.

News Resources

The Emporia Gazette, available through Community History Archive (1978-1986)

Kansas Digital Newspapers through Kansas Historical Society

Newsbank: Access to many newspapers, including the Emporia Gazette.

The Topeka Capitol Journal Collection

The Wichita Eagle Collection

The USA Today Collection

America's News: News and information from reliable news sources spanning the U.S.

eBook & Audiobook Resources

CloudLibrary: eBooks and eAudiobooks

Enki Library: eBook collection, which includes self-published books.

Freading: eBook collection with no waiting list; access allows 5 tokens per week/card.

LibriVox: Audio recordings of public domain literature.

Project Gutenberg: Free ebooks!

Sunflower eLibrary: Downloadable ebooks and eaudiobooks

Explora Multi-Search features reliable content from the world's leading magazines and reference books

Additional Resources

Learning Express: Review skills and prepare for tests

Mango Languages: Learn a new language for free!

Kansas Legal Aid Resources

PubMed: Trustworthy health information

Heritage Hub: premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices, 1704 – today