Parenting & Homeschooling
We have programs, resources, services, and materials that will support your role as a parent or caregiver. From boosting early literacy to homework help and family activities, the library offers many opportunities for you and your child to discover and grow together.
Resources for Homeschooling Families
Anyone who is physically in Illinois can access the Inkie.org Library without a login. Content includes a variety of books, including educational materials for students. Users are authenticated through the IP address of their computer or GPS coordinates of their mobile device.
Features a number of educational videos, including science, language learning, and history. A TPPL card is needed to access this resource.
Download lesson plans, reading passages, games and puzzles, clip art, bulletin board ideas, and skills sheets for kids from preschool to 8th grade. A TPPL card is needed to access this resource.
This provides a link to the ISBE Home Schooling Registration form as well as information about state laws that pertain to home education. Other resources regarding homeschooling are also linked from this page.
Browse Hoopla's vast digital collection for homeschoolers, including guides, handbooks, and other informational texts.
Children can learn one of ten languages, including English, using videos and a variety of fun-filled tools and activities.
Homeschooling Books
Parenting Collection
The library has a collection on topics of interest to parents and caregivers, including early literacy skills, activities for family fun, support for education, potty training, dealing with food allergies, and more. This collection is on the shelves closest to the Youth Activity Room on the second floor and contains books, magazines, DVDs, and CDs.
Accessibility
The library offers resources and services to support patrons with disabilities, including Supported Storytime, adapted books, assistive software and devices, and a Social Story about visiting the library.
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