E-Book Library
Provided by the Kansas State Library
Kansas Library Card Databases
These databases have the full text of magazine articles, reference books and other material. They are always available inside of our library.
You may also use them from home, but you’ll need to login with a Kansas Library Card. Kansas Library Cards are available free at the Library, just call (620)272-3680 or send us a message on our Facebookpage:
https://www.facebook.com/FinneyCountyPublicLibrary/.
FirstSearch
A catalog of over 61 million books available from libraries all over the world. We can get most of these books for you through interlibrary loan. Ask at the front desk for more information.
Kansas Library Catalog
A catalog of the books in over 300 Kansas libraries. If you find a title you want here, we can get it for you through our interlibrary loan service for a $1.00 service fee. Just ask for further information at the front desk.
Proquest Full Text Business and Medical Databases
Includes Nursing Journals Database and The ABI/Inform suite of Business and Economics resources including management, business and trade journals.
Additional Resources
Audible Stories: Free Audiobooks for Kids
Here are all the Storytime! With Bill videos and their books so you can keep your kid busy!
SchoolLife.com Community Corner: A Collection of Resources for Our Community
Gopher Resources:
400 free lesson plans developed by Dr. Robert Pangrazi
Blogs containing at-home activities & learning resources
Gopher Active @ Home: Resources to Keep Students Active at Home
Top 7 At-Home Activity Videos on PE Universe
Niche Academy:
Chilton Auto Repair Tutorial: Watch the tutorial, then access the database through the Kansas State Library!
Children’s Resources:
Library Storytime at https://www.facebook.com/FinneyCountyPublicLibrary/
Storytime from Space! Enjoy listening to an astronaut (in space!) read a story to your littles.
Storyline Online: Some favorite actors and actresses bring joy to children by sharing stories.
Teaching Remotely for Grades K-12
Starfall Education: Kids Games, Movies, & Books K-3
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden – Watch videos of a variety of animals!
Highrises: Animal Conservation and the San Diego Zoo
Epic! SCHOOLS CLOSED? 2 FREE ways to keep students reading at home
Josh Gad: Listen to Josh Gad tell stories on Twitter!
Koo Koo Kanga Roo: A Band from Minnesota
Parent Resources, Tips, and Advice
BusyToddler.com: Indoor Activities
Tween/Teen Resources:
Information about health, growth, and emotions for teens – Nemours KidsHealth
5 Ways to Help Teens Manage Anxiety About the Coronavirus
Resources ~ Hotlines and Web Sites for Teens | Cry for Help
Adult and Senior Resources:
Seasoned Times: An Online Magazine for Baby Boomers and Seniors
Physical Wellness
FREE Home Work-Ins for Anyone and Everyone
Mental and Emotional Wellness
Information Relating to COVID-19
Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19
Unemployment Insurance and COVID-19 FAQ
Updated Regularly: What Kansans Need To Know About The COVID-19 Coronavirus
State of Kansas | COVID-19 Updates
Everyone Resources:
Educational
Khan Academy | Free Online Courses, Lessons & Practice
Virtual Travel
Aquariums:
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Live cams
National Aquarium in Washington, DC Virtual Tour
Art Galleries:
Art Galleries/Museums Collections
Astronomy:
Concerts:
A List Of Live Virtual Concerts To Watch During The Coronavirus Shutdown
Museums:
The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History Virtual Tour
National Parks:
The Great Wall of China Virtual Tour
Discover Hawaii Through Google Earth
Colonial Williamsburg Virtual Tour
Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier Tour
Dry Tortuga National Park Tour
Zoos:
Highrises: Animal Conservation and the San Diego Zoo
Smithsonian National Zoo Webcams
The Nederlands Zoo Polar Bear Cubs Camera – Live Zoo Cam
Dutch Hollow Family Farm Virtual Tour