Student Resources

HMMPL supports students, their families, and educators in all learning environments.

Digital services for Students

You’ll love our online resources. Feel free to browse the links below, but have your Library card handy. These resources are exclusively available to Library cardholders. Don’t have a card? Apply now! Don’t forget, resources that can only be used inside the Library are marked with an asterisk (*)

Hoopla

Ebooks and audiobooks for independent reading.

Overdrive

Ebooks and audiobooks for independent reading.

Culturegrams

Reliable & up-to-date information about cultures & countries around the world for elementary students through adults.

ScienceFlix

More than 20,000 science-related assets including read-alouds, videos, experiments, science news, and much more.

TrueFlix

Engaging subject-area content in science & social studies for Grades 3 - 6. Hone literacy skills & bolster your understanding of crucial subjects.

Ebsco Discovery

Search more than 70,000 publishers for your next research project.

Inspire

When you need reliable and verifiable information, go where the experts go.

LEARNINGEXPRESS LIBRARY

Improve your academic skills, prepare for high-stakes tests, & explore colleges, careers & more.

Tutor.com

Live, online tutoring & career help covering subjects for Grades K – College & adults.

Rosetta Stone Library Solution

Choose from 30 languages or learn more than one language at a time.

Hoosier State Chronicles

Search and discover more than 120,000 digitized Indiana Newspaper issues.

BookFlix

BookFlix pairs interactive, fictional video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks.

Explora for Elementary Students

EBSCO’s research interface designed specifically for students and educators.

Explora for Middle School Students

EBSCO’s research interface designed specifically for students and educators.

Explora for High School Students

EBSCO’s research interface designed specifically for students and educators.

LOCAL SCHOOL RESOURCES

Discover resources to support your student’s learning through your local school system.

Zionsville Community Schools Resource

Lebanon Community Schools Resource

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Food Assistance

Public Library Wi-Fi Availability

Tips for supporting your remote learner

Zionsville Community Schools ’20-’21 Eagle Start Plan

Lebanon Community Schools Resource

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Tips for supporting your remote learner

Lebanon Schools Resource

Tips for supporting your remote learner

RESOURCES FOR HOMESCHOOLERS

Discover resources to support your Homeschooling choice.

Indiana DOE Homeschool Information: https://www.in.gov/doe/students/homeschool-information/

Steps to take and consider before beginning homeschooling:

  • Contact your school administration in writing if you are withdrawing your child(ren) from public/private school. If you do not have any children enrolled in school, you do not need to contact anyone.
  • Must have 180 school days a year and keep attendance records.
  • No restrictions on curriculum.
  • There is a registration form but it is NOT REQUIRED.

Homeschooling 101 via The Homeschool Mom
Indiana Association of Home Educators
Boone County Region 8 Information
Home School Legal Defense Association (homeschool advocacy)
National Black Home Educators
Common Homeschooling Philosophies/Curriculum
  • Charlotte Mason
  • Traditional (“School-at-Home”)
  • Waldorf
  • Montessori
  • Unschooling
  • Project/unit led
  • Classical

EXPLORE SELF DIRECTED LEARNING

The following links provide your student with access to more educational opportunities and endless subjects to explore.

Scratch (coding)
Animals + Science
Art
History
Music
Math
Geography
Math + Science Homework Help
Age appropriate reviews for books/movies/tv/apps/homework help sites
Research
Languages via Rosetta Stone
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