Find out about free and engaging resources for students in grades 6-8 to enhance learning and study skills, offer extra help, and bring fun to their lives.
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A library card gives you access to EVPL print, digital, and Library of Things collections. Learn more about which library card may be right for you.
Note: Students in Vanderburgh County public, private, and parochial schools receive an eAccess card through their schools, which provides access to online and digital collections described below.
Get Your Card →This digital collection can help your child learn and excel in school, and develop interests and hobbies.
Ages 9-middle school
Adventure Academy - Build knowledge, pursue interests, and personalize learning
Free with your library card!
BrainFuse HelpNow - Live tutoring and homework help
Explora for Middle Schools - Enrichment and supplemental learning for nearly any school subject or interest
Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia - More than 25,000 records
Learning Express Library - Practice tests, tutorials, and skill development resources
Mometrix Test Preparation (K-12) - Practice tests, study guides, and videos
NoveList K-8 Plus - Find your next favorite book
TeachingBooks for Schools (K-12) - Book guides, activities, and author interviewsAccess eBooks and eAudiobooks, comics, and more with your device and your library card.
Hoopla - Stream and borrow movies, music, TV, eBooks, and more
Libby - Borrow eBooks and audiobooks with your library card
ComicsPlus - Read digital comics and graphic novelsNote: Student eAccess cards allow students to access age-limited eBooks and eAudiobooks. Streaming services are not included. Parents or students who wish to access more digital resources can apply for a Standard EVPL Card.
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A designated space for teens to study, relax, or socialize, the Teen Zone at EVPL Central provides comfortable seating, counters for using and charging tech, and space for interactive games and activities. Open during after school hours.
EVPL North Park offers a Teen Tower that allows teens to hang out after school–or any other time–and enjoy games and activities in a space that's all their own.
For students entering grades 8-12
Build a history of reliability, work ethic, and other unique skills used while volunteering that can be included in college, scholarship, and job applications. The application process opens in mid-March each year for summer placement.
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This collection allows you to try new things, and borrow instead of buy!
play a new game • bake something special • try out a musical instrument • take up a new craft or hobby • work a puzzle • experience a new sensory item • perform a science experiment
Browse Collection →EVPL offers thousands of programs each year on a variety of topics, including many that are teen focused. See our program calendar online and use the filtering tools to find programs by age, location, and interests.
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You can request materials online or via the EVPL app, have them sent to any location you choose, and receive notifications when they're ready to be picked up. You can come into the library to get them or use the EVPL To Go service to have them brought to your car.
Learn About EVPL To Go →Each year, EVPL offers a themed Annual Reading Challenge and "Our Summer" Summer Reading Celebration, where people of all ages read books and then enter prize drawings. Both will be promoted at locations and online.
Several EVPL locations offer Sensory Rooms for children with sensory processing differences. From noise-canceling headphones and weighted blankets, to a fiber optic waterfall and tactile balance beam, these rooms are flexible to be used for both sensory seeking and sensory avoiding. They can be reserved for up to two hours per use.
Learn More →EVPL librarians and other staff are glad to help connect you and your child to services, collections, and programs that will enrich your lives.
Download the EVPL mobile app to help you make the most of YOUR library! Search the catalog, manage your account, place holds, and more - all from your phone.
Look for the EVPL app icon in your app store!
Contact your local EVPL branch or use our Contact Us page for more information.
Contact Us →CLOSED: All EVPL locations will be closed Monday, Sep. 7, for Labor Day. But our digital materials are available 24/7!
