The new school year is about to begin! Tacoma Public Library has many resources to help children, their families, and educators thrive. Here are some favorite resources, recommended by your local Tacoma Public Library Librarians. For even more great resources, visit your local library, or request a visit, opens a new window!
This webpage features printable library scavenger hunts and plenty of fun resources for teachers and librarians.
(Grades 3-12) Live Homework Help, Skills Building and Writing Workshops. Live tutors are available every day from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Teachables 
Printable activities from Scholastic for any subject: math, science, reading comprehension, STEM, writing and more. Perfect for parents, childcare providers, and educators!
Gale in Context: Elementary
(Grades K-6) Designed especially for kids to access articles about current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports, and more.
Offers cross-curricular content aligned to Common Core State Standards and provides stellar support for papers, projects, and presentations.
Gale in Context: Middle School
Created specifically for middle school students, this resource combines reference content, videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and more. Categories cover a range of the most-studied topics including cultures, government, people, U.S. and world history, and literature.
Peterson’s Test Prep: Education and Career Center
Includes full-length practice tests for GED, SAT, ACT, AP, PSAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, U.S. citizenship, and more. Find info on undergraduate and graduate programs and tuition and scholarship assistance, as well as a resume builder and interviewing advice.
