Resources for Teachers
Maximize your instruction with these resources that support your curriculum and student assignments. Whether you are looking for books to share in your elementary classrooms, resources for your teen and adult learners to practice for a GED, SAT or GMAT, or the perfect source for a research paper, the Library provides databases for research, eMedia for students of all levels, online courses, and Oklahoma history resources, as well as resources in print to ensure your students become lifelong learners.
Blog Entries
Stop and Smell the Roses: The Oklahoma City Council of Garden Clubs, Inc. Collection
April showers bring May flowers! Stop by Special Collections and Research's Oklahoma Room on the 2nd floor of the Downtown Library to view our monthly exhibit on one of the newest collections at the archive, The Oklahoma City Council of Garden Clubs, Inc.
The exhibit spotlights the ol...
Frozen in Time: The Rise of Ice in Oklahoma City
If you plan to make a trip downtown, be sure to stop by the library to check out our new mini exhibit on the history of ice in Oklahoma City! A small collection of historic ice-related items from various collections within our archive will be shown in the window of the Oklahoma Room at the Downto...
Ignite Your Mind and Your Career with Brainfuse
Brainfuse has a variety of useful resources for every age and learning level including homework help, study tools and practice tests, college or career path counseling, resume and interview assistance and more!
Brainfuse includes three unique services: Help Now, Job Now and Vet Now. Won...
Events
We'll explore the life cycle of mushrooms—from spores to fully grown fruiting bodies—while covering the essential stages of growth, including inoculation, colonization, and fruiting.
Generative AI is transforming how we create, from writing to art and beyond. In this hands-on session for beginners and AI novices, you’ll learn how to use generative AI tools to bring your ideas to life.
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Curious about computers but not sure where to start? Are you great with smartphones, but clueless at a desktop? Heading off to school and want to be prepared?
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The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program.
Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.
By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.
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Do you love to read but just don't have the time for a formal book club? Join us for a new quarterly event with material chosen by you and your fellow readers! Del City Library Room A. Sunday 4:30 to 5:30.
Go on a quest for knowledge with Capitol Hill Library's trivia quiz! The quizzes are take-home kits, so there's plenty of time to test your knowledge. You will get the questions and the answers along with a prize.
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Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.
By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.
For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer
Computer Keys: Smartphone Basics - What Does This Button Do?
Confused by your phone? You’re not alone! This relaxed, beginner-friendly class will help you get familiar with your phone’s features, settings, and everyday tools.
Disclaimer(s)
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program.
Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.
By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.
For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer
Databases
Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans
Provides comprehensive information on sources of education-related financial aid sponsored and administered by private organizations and companies.
Science Online
Comprehensive, curriculum-oriented overview of a broad range of scientific disciplines. Content is organized by subject area and type of resource, as well as by Common Core, state, national, and national STEM standards. Science Online includes thousands of experiments and activities, articles, biographies, diagrams, timelines, videos and animations, a science dictionary, and more.
Science Reference Source
Designed to meet student’s science research needs, Science Reference Source contains hundreds of science magazine and journal articles, encyclopedias, and reference books. Students can also discover science projects, multimedia items on various science topics. This resource is provided by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
TOPICsearch
Designed for students in grades 5-12, this database explores social, political and economic issues, scientific discoveries, and other popular topics discussed in today's classrooms. It has full-text coverage of thousands of international newspapers, magazines, public opinion polls, pamphlets, biographies, book reviews, and more. This resource is provided by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
Collections
Lote4Kids
Lote4Kids is an early reader resource that provides digital titles in more than 65 languages. In any selected language, users can find an English edition of the title, and flipbooks which allow the the user to listen to an audio edition as the words are highlighted when spoken by the narrator. Lote4Kids also provides titles in various sign languages such as ASL, BSL, NZSL, and Auslan. Beyond reading materials, users can download free activities and play online games that improve reading and typing skills.
Grass Roots Press - Hoopla
Grass Roots Press is a niche publisher, specializing in resources for adults with limited literacy skills. They have an international reputation for publishing high-quality materials for adult basic education and English language learners. This collection can be accessed through Metro's subscription to Hoopla digital. It can be found independently by searching for "Grass Roots Press" in the publisher field using the Advanced Search function.
TumbleBook Library
The TumbleBook Library has over a thousand always available eBooks for elementary school students. It includes animated talking picture books, chapter books, videos, non-fiction titles, and graphic novels as well as learning activities for literacy and reading comprehension such as puzzles, games, quizzes, and lesson plans.
Preschool Education
Teaching preschool can be challenging. Use our resources to learn new strategies for teaching preschool.
Teacher Certification
Being a certified teacher opens the door to new opportunities. Use our study guides to pass your teacher certification test.