Conquer Winter Woes with Exciting, Free Resources at Batavia Public Library!

For numerous individuals, the frigid winter days and prolonged winter nights make us want to settle comfortably indoors with something to enjoy.

Indeed, we read, listen to music, engage in video gaming, and binge-watch some of our cherished series. Perhaps we indulge in board games and musical instruments, or bake pies and cakes. The Batavia Public Library offers complimentary access to all these enjoyable sources of fun, entertainment, and relaxation via the enchantment of your library card.

But what happens when boredom strikes? Or when your children or grandchildren lament, “There’s nothing to dooooo.”

That’s where some remarkable databases come into play.

All that is required is your Batavia Public Library card, and you can access a multitude of databases around the clock. Here’s a glimpse of what’s offered.

Brainfuse

Library users can attain immediate assistance utilizing the user-friendly Brainfuse online classroom in HelpNow. Brainfuse tutors are trained to guide users in mastering the fundamental academic principles of a problem rather than merely providing solutions. Brainfuse also features tutoring and homework support in Spanish for all subjects available in English. Tutoring aid, including test preparation, is accessible for students from kindergarten to the 12th grade.

Most digital career resources offer “resume-building” software or job-hunting techniques but lack personalized guidance from a career advisor. However, JobNow fills this void by linking patrons with knowledgeable career coaches and resources to assist them throughout their job hunt.

Brainfuse’s online advisors help students navigate the college application process through CollegeNow, including creating a list of target institutions, composing a compelling admissions essay that distinguishes students, coaching students for admissions interviews, and providing advice on financial aid and scholarships.

Creativebug

This extraordinary database features online video workshops and techniques for arts and crafts. You’ll discover how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screen print, and more. Want to concoct your own fragrances or soaps? Experts will guide you through the process – at your pace and in your comfort.

Little Pim

This acclaimed language-learning system caters to children from infants to age 6. It imparts conversational skills in over 60 languages such as English, French, and Japanese. Little Pim lays the foundational elements for learning a language while nurturing a child’s innate affinity for play. It includes relevant vocabulary and phrases, features vibrant animations, and incorporates highly stimulating activities.

TumbleBookLibrary & TumbleMath

These online platforms showcase uniquely animated talking picture books, chapter books, nonfiction works, and videos. TumbleMath, as anticipated, focuses solely on mathematical narratives. The books featured on these two platforms are suitable for students from kindergarten through sixth grade.

Explore bataviapubliclibrary.org/homework-resources to discover databases for students, examine the online resources for children at bataviapubliclibrary.org/online-kids, and delve into a variety of databases categorized by topic at bataviapubliclibrary.org/research-a-topic-new.