You Heard it First - At Your Local Library
If you enjoy reading the headlines of magazines at the supermarket checkout or are in search of an article about your great uncle twice removed, but don’t want to spend the bucks on expensive subscriptions – we have got the perfect solution. So, stop creating new email addresses to get another free 10-day subscription and visit the Metro Library online research collection instead.
The library gives you access to thousands of the most popular magazines and newspapers. You can even access them from your mobile device! Check out these eResources to get the scoop on all your areas of ...
Homework Help Resource Post #5: Geography & Culture
If your student is researching other countries, working on a report about the most popular foods in Mexico, learning their states and countries or just curious about other places and cultures - these are excellent resources to spark their curiosity. Exploring these resources can be a fun way for you and your student to learn about the world we live in together. You may even try a new recipe inspired by another culture's favorite cuisine. If you find this post useful, check out the other homework help posts on the Dog-Eared Blog.
Culture Grams
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Anxiously Awaited Sequels
In this age of streaming video, everybody’s binging. Binge watching is the practice of watching multiple episodes of a television program in rapid succession. I’m currently re-watching all seven seasons of Star Trek: Voyager. Because I can. And I often like to binge read, as well. Why wait years for the next book in the series, when you can just read them all at once?
But sometimes, it’s exciting to get in on the ground floor of something. Be it TV or book series, it can be fun to experience it right there along with everyone else. Who shot J.R.? Who killed Laura Palmer? Is [...
Homework Help Resource Post #4: History & Special Topics
Whether you’re a history buff or just looking for a few resources for an academic paper or school presentation, most of the library’s resources tackle history in some way or another. A library card gives you access to historical newspapers and specialty databases to cover historical topics you may have a special interest in.
If your student is researching Nikola Tesla you may look him up in a general collection such as Academic Search Premier or you may also find information on him in a resource on science such as Science Online. It can be helpful to get multiple perspectives befo...
Homework Help Resource Post #3: Math
Math can be one of the most difficult topics to work on with your student as your method of solving a problem may vary from the method they were taught in class. This is a good way to give your student access to credible resources for practice and help to ease some of those anxieties. If you enjoy this post, check out the related articles at the bottom of the page introducing other homework help resources.
World Almanac for Kids
This resource covers basic math concepts and contains a math homework help section that includes facts about numbers, ...
Join us for a Discussion about Invisible Man by Oklahoman Ralph Ellison
This month the Library is hosting a series of discussions about Invisible Man, by Oklahoma City native Ralph Ellison. The book was selected by PBS "The Great American Read" as one of America's 100 best-loved books. So what makes Invisible Man one of the greatest reads of all time? Tell us what you think. Join in the discussion at your local library.
Invisible Man Discussion with Mayor Holt and Michael Owens:
Check out our Facebook discussion below with Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt and Executive Director of the Ralph Ellison Foundation, Mic...
Homework Help Resource Post #2: Science
Whether you are a regular scientist or in need some assistance in the science department – you will find a great variety of online resources covering topics in all areas of science on the Library's website. We have materials for all ages – whether your student is writing a difficult report or simply has a science-related question you are looking for an answer to – this is the place to go. This post is a part of a series about homework help resources, so if you're looking for more, check out the related articles at the bottom of the page.
National Geographic Kids
21 Fantasy Reads to Share With Your Children
When I had kids, one of the things I looked forward to was being able to share the things I love with them. As an 80’s/90’s kid I got excited when they rebooted My Little Pony and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I loved when my kids were old enough to start watching the Harry Potter movies, when they got obsessed with slime (Gak if you kick it old school), and I am still working on turning them into comic book nerds. But what I want to impart to them the most is my love of reading. As a kid reading was my escape and it has always been a major part of my life (both of ...
Homework Help Resource Post #1 - Encyclopedias
Do you ever feel mind-boggled by your children’s homework? Or maybe you just don’t know where to start your research? Well, you’re in for a treat because we are discussing the library’s homework resources in a series of Dog-Eared Blog posts.
First, we are going to start with the basics. The encyclopedia. You may have used a large hardcover bound set of encyclopedias as a kid. However, we aren’t talking about a mountain of already dated materials to add to your bookshelf. We’re talking about online resources available from home including the most up-to-date research. The library of...