“Don’t you love New York in the fall? It makes me want to buy school supplies.”
That line from You’ve Got Mail captures the energy of a new school year. While Johnson County Library can’t promise a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils, or a Tom Hanks Storytime (yet!), we can offer free academic tools for learners of all ages, plus the caregivers and educators who support them.
All you need is a library card. Reserve study rooms at any of our 14 branches, or dive into online resources at jocolibrary.org. Here's just a sampling of what we offer – and don’t forget, reading for fun is one of the best ways to keep your mind active and engaged.
For All Ages
- Get homework help with Brainfuse HelpNow: Live tutors available daily from 2–11 p.m., plus test prep, writing help, virtual study rooms and personalized learning plans.
- Explore at your own pace with Khan Academy: Brush up on math, science, history, coding, test prep and more.
- Prep for big exams with LearningExpress Library: Practice tests for the GED, career certifications and grad school entrance exams.
- Dig deep with Research Tools: Use Britannica, Gale Biography and CultureGrams to add depth to any project or paper.
For Elementary Students
- Stream educational shows with Kanopy Kids
- Play and learn with ABCmouse: In-library access to early literacy games.
- Explore music with Naxos MusicBox: Instruments, composers and music theory.
- Find fast facts in The World Almanac for Kids.
- Use kid-friendly databases like Primary Search for research projects.
For Middle & High School
- Start your research with Explora: Covers science, history, health and more.
- Find sources fast with MAS Ultra & Middle Search Plus: Full-text magazines and journals.
- Stay current with NewsBank Hot Topics: Monthly news roundups with sources.
- Use Primary Sources (Gale) to analyze history with original documents and maps.
For Adult Learners
- Visit Brainfuse Adult Learning Center: Get live help with GED prep, job skills, resumes and citizenship tests.
For Educators & Homeschoolers
- Apply for an Educator Outreach Card: Get extended checkouts and classroom support.
- Access resources like classroom-ready databases, Books to Go kits, college prep tools, literacy support and more.
Your Library is here to help! Visit your closest branch to get started.