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All eResources are available for FREE from your Peterson Library! To access the resources, go to DoD MWR Libraries. Have questions? Call us at 719-556-7462 or email peterson.base.library@gmail.com. To get a library card, visit the Peterson Library and we will be happy to get you set-up!

  • Ancestry
  • Artistworks
  • BookFlix
  • Britannica Academic
  • Britannica Annals of American History
  • Britannica ImageQuest
  • Britannica Library
  • Chilton Library
  • Consumer Reports
  • EBSCO  eBooks Public Library Collection
  • EBSCO eBooks Cricket Media  Collection
  • Explora Educator's Edition
  • Explora Primary Schools

All eResources are available for FREE from your Peterson Library! To access the resources, go to DoD MWR Libraries. Have questions? Call us at 719-556-7462 or email peterson.base.library@gmail.com. To get a library card, visit the Peterson Library and we will be happy to get you set-up!

 

  • Freegal Music
  • Gale Academic OneFile
  • Gale Business: Entrepreneurship
  • Gale Business: Plan Builder
  • Gale eBooks
  • Gale General OneFile
  • Gale Health and Wellness
  • Gale In Context:  Biography
  • Gale In Context: Elementary
  • Gale In Context: Middle School
  • Gale In Context: Science
  • Gale Legal Forms
  • Gale Miss Humblebees Academy (3-6)
  • Gale National Geographic Kids
  • Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine
  • Gale OneFile: Military and Intelligence
  • Gale Online Resources
  • GreenFILE
  • Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center
  • Home Improvement Reference Center

All eResources are available for FREE from your Peterson Library! To access the resources, sign in to the library catalog with your Patron ID on your library card. Have questions? Call us at 719-556-7462 or email peterson.base.library@gmail.com. To get a library card, visit the Peterson Library and we will be happy to get you set-up!

  • Kanopy
  • LearningExpress Library OSD Test Prep
  • Libby
  • Mango Languages
  • Morningstar Investment Research Center
  • National Geographic Virtual Library
  • Novelist Plus
  • Novelist Plus K-8
  • O'Reilly
  • OverDrive (OverDrive is changing to Libby!)

All eResources are available for FREE from your Peterson Library! To access the resources, sign in to the library catalog with your Patron ID on your library card. Have questions? Call us at 719-556-7462 or email peterson.base.library@gmail.com. To get a library card, visit the Peterson Library and we will be happy to get you set-up!

  • PressReader
  • ScienceFlix
  • Small Engine Repair Reference Center
  • Teachables
  • Teacher Reference Center 
  • The Great Courses Library Collection
  • TrueFlix
  • Tutor.com

All eResources are available for FREE from your Peterson Library! To access the resources, sign in to the library catalog with your Patron ID on your library card. Have questions? Call us at 719-556-7462 or email peterson.base.library@gmail.com. To get a library card, visit the Peterson Library and we will be happy to get you set-up!

  • Universal Class
  • Wall Street Journal NEW
  • Weiss Financial Ratings
  • World Book Online 
  • World Book Online Activity Corner
  • World Book Online Advanced
  • World Book Online Discover
  • World Book Online Dramatic Learning
  • World Book Online Early Learning
  • World Book Online eBooks
  • World Book Online Kids
  • World Book Online Student
  • World Book Online Timelines

All eResources are available for FREE from your Peterson Library! To access the resources, sign in to the library catalog with your Patron ID on your library card. Have questions? Call us at 719-556-7462 or email peterson.base.library@gmail.com. To get a library card, visit the Peterson Library and we will be happy to get you set-up!

BookFlix (from Scholastic) is a digital literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction titles to reinforce early reading skills and develop real-world knowledge. This cultivates key reading skills, supports reluctant readers and ELL students, and builds fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. 

 

EBSCO Cricket Media Collection. Short-form fiction and non-fiction e-book collection includes more than 700 titles covering a wide range of subjects designed to build strong literacy skills in young readers from pre-K to 8th grade.

Explora provides easy-to-use features and reliable content from the world’s leading magazines and reference books. ​​​​​​

FreedomFlix  – (grades 4-10) – Who says history has to be boring? Featuring dynamic eBooks of the Children’s Press best-selling Cornerstones of Freedom series!

Introduce elementary students to database searching with resources featuring age-appropriate, curriculum-related content.

Gale In Context: Middle School considered an indispensable reference resource for grades 6-12 national and state curriculum standards.

National Geographic Kids from Gale is strategically tailored to meet the learning and educational interests of children, with special focus placed upon science, exploring nature, learning about different cultures, and archaeology and space.

NoveList Plus K-8 provides a trusted source of information curated specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests.

ScienceFlix – (grades 4-10 with STEM Middle/HS focus) – Science for the Next Generation!

TrueFlix – (grades 3-5) Bringing award-winning True Books to Life to help students master Social Studies and Science content knowledge through literacy!  

World Book Online- The premier suite of digital resources for schools and libraries, with content to engage and excite all minds from pre-readers to advanced researchers. The databases are progressive and align users with their appropriate learning level. Seamlessly integrate with popular single sign-on providers and learning management systems or link content to other platforms for teaching and learning. The built-in tools are accessible, flexible, and easy to use. Use the virtual training guide for support material, promotional items, and free resources. (All ages and reading levels) 

Freegal® Music is a free music service from your library. Freegal offers access to 15 million songs, including Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists. Download up to five (5) songs or videos per week. 24 streaming per day limit. No software installation required. Compatible with Windows Media, iTunes, and other popular media players.

From the comfort of home, access the latest in movies, music, audiobooks, eBooks, comics, and TV shows. Stream or download with the Hoopla app.  Compatible with iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, and Roku.

Select from over 30,000 thousand award-winning films and documentaries available from Kanopy.  Classic-films, world cinema, popular movies, plus a whole lot more educational and entertainment films to choose from.  Access from anywhere, anytime, with any device.

Test prep resources available for elementary, middle school, high school, and college students; GED, HiSET, and TASC prep; popular software programs tutorials (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop); and much more.  Please note: account creation required for access.

Mango Languages provides access to more than 70 languages.   English Language Learning courses, films, along with numerous specialty courses are offered. 

Online tutoring and homework help for U.S. military and their families provided 24/7 at no cost. 

World Book Online- The premier suite of digital resources for schools and libraries, with content to engage and excite all minds from pre-readers to advanced researchers. The databases are progressive and align users with their appropriate learning level. Seamlessly integrate with popular single sign-on providers and learning management systems or link content to other platforms for teaching and learning. The built-in tools are accessible, flexible, and easy to use. Use the virtual training guide for support material, promotional items, and free resources. (All ages and reading levels) 

Children, Young Adults, or the Reference Center—allow users to find the most suitable content for school projects or for learning something new.

Scholastic Teachables – (PreK – 6th Grade) Scholastic Teachables offers printable activities for any subject: math, science, reading comprehension, STEM, writing, and beyond. Download printable lesson plans, reading passages, games and puzzles, clip art, bulletin board ideas, teacher supports, and skills sheets. Over 25,000 teacher created, vetted printables to support your instruction.

A research database for teachers, Teacher Reference Center (TRC) provides indexing and abstracts for more than 230 peer-reviewed journals.

Gale ChiltonLibrary.com provides step-by-step automotive repair procedures for nearly every vehicle make and model.  Includes manufacturer recommended maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, recalls, and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). 

O'Reilly is a leading e-reference resource for technology and business professionals.  Offers access to more than 57,000 eBooks, videos, and tutorials.  Technology, digital media & professional development topics all heavily emphasized.

Small Engine Repair Reference Center from EBSCO contains over 400 reference books with original photos and illustrations for small engine repair assistance. This collection of full-text content provides detailed, user-friendly repair guides for all types of small engines. 

 

Introduction to Libby

The free Libby app is the easiest way to get started with e-books and audiobooks from Peterson Library . All you need to do is download the app and sign in at dodmwrlibraries.org.

 

Watch the getting started video:

https://help.libbyapp.com/6103.htm

1. Go to https://libbyapp.com/library/dod or the OverDrive Libby app on your mobile device and select “Sign In With My Card”

2. Select “DoD MWR Libraries” then click “Next”

3. Enter your DoD ID number and Date of Birth

4. You are Signed In! Click “Next” to start browsing the OverDrive collection.