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Kanopy includes more than 30,000 documentaries, movies, TV shows and educational videos for all ages. Each cardholder gets 30 tickets a month. Films can be viewed for 2 – 3 days and Great Course content is available for 21 days. Kanopy Kids provides unlimited access for 30 days and does NOT require tickets. 
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Use this database to prepare for the civics, reading and writing portions of the US Citizenship Naturalization Test in Spanish.
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TrueFlix Includes videos, eBooks, activities, images and websites on science and social studies topics for students. 

Animated talking picture books, chapter books, National Geographic videos, non-fiction titles, playlists, graphic novels and books in French and Spanish. For kids in grades K-6.

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Live one-on-one homework help from 2pm – 10pm daily in English and Spanish. Over 40 subjects covered including math, science and English plus ACT & SAT prep. Provides assistance with resumes, cover letters and interview techniques. Your Username is your library card number. Made possible by the Friends of the Library
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