Resources for Kids

Overview

If prompted, enter your Lafayette Public Library card number or your BVSD Student1 number. Not sure if you have a Library card in our system?  Call us at 303-661-1163; we can look you up, and make a new card for you to use right away if necessary.

Brainfuse HelpNow - Live, daily homework help online

Get homework help online from a live tutor, available every day from 2-11pm. Use an interactive whiteboard to chat, write, copy/paste text or images and graph homework problems. All live sessions are saved and can be replayed as well as shared with friends and teachers by email. Learn more about what kind of help is available. 

Comics Plus 

Use your Library card number to gain access to thousands of manga, comic books and graphic novels. 
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DK FindOut!

This great resource for kids ages 7-11 includes free access to thousands of images and age-appropriate content covering science, math, geography, English, history, and more.
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Explora Primary (Grades K-5)

Designed for elementary school researchers with simple search for articles, essays, and primary source documents, Explora includes easy-to-browse topics and overviews to help elementary students find a starting point.
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Explora Secondary (Grades 6-12)

Designed for middle and high school researchers with a simple search for articles, essays, and primary source documents, Explora includes easy-to-browse topics and overviews to help students find a starting point.
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Middle Search Plus (Grades 6-8)

Includes articles from popular elementary school magazines and encyclopedias, and an image collection of photos, maps, and flags.
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Novelist K-8

Discover great books for kids and young adults. Search by title, author, series or reading level to find similar titles and reviews. Find author biographies.
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Primary Search (Grades K-5)

Includes articles from popular elementary school magazines and encyclopedias. and an image collection of photos, maps, and flags.
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What is a database?

  • A database shows you articles and pictures from many newspapers, encyclopedias, magazines, and books.

Why can’t I just use Google?

  • Library databases have articles written by experts. There are great websites, but they can be written by anyone and may have incorrect information.
  • Teachers often want you to use primary sources, which are easier to find in library databases.

I need help!