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Due to the Memorial Marathon, the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library will open at 12pm on Saturday, April 27th and at 2:30pm on Sunday, April 28th.

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Homework Help Resource Post #4: History & Special Topics

Whether you’re a history buff or just looking for a few resources for an academic paper or school presentation, most of the library’s resources tackle history in some way or another. A library card gives you access to historical newspapers and specialty databases to cover historical topics you may have a special interest in.

If your student is researching Nikola Tesla you may look him up in a general collection such as Academic Search Premier or you may also find information on him in a resource on science such as Science Online. It can be helpful to get multiple perspectives befo...

Homework Help Resource Post #3: Math

Math can be one of the most difficult topics to work on with your student as your method of solving a problem may vary from the method they were taught in class. This is a good way to give your student access to credible resources for practice and help to ease some of those anxieties. If you enjoy this post, check out the related articles at the bottom of the page introducing other homework help resources.

 

World Almanac for Kids

This resource covers basic math concepts and contains a math homework help section that includes facts about numbers, ...

Join us for a Discussion about Invisible Man by Oklahoman Ralph Ellison

This month the Library is hosting a series of discussions about Invisible Man, by Oklahoma City native Ralph Ellison. The book was selected by PBS "The Great American Read" as one of America's 100 best-loved books. So what makes Invisible Man one of the greatest reads of all time? Tell us what you think. Join in the discussion at your local library.

Invisible Man Discussion with Mayor Holt and Michael Owens:

Check out our Facebook discussion below with Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt and Executive Director of the Ralph Ellison Foundation, Mic...

Homework Help Resource Post #2: Science

Whether you are a regular scientist or in need some assistance in the science department – you will find a great variety of online resources covering topics in all areas of science on the Library's website. We have materials for all ages – whether your student is writing a difficult report or simply has a science-related question you are looking for an answer to – this is the place to go. This post is a part of a series about homework help resources, so if you're looking for more, check out the related articles at the bottom of the page.

National Geographic Kids

21 Fantasy Reads to Share With Your Children

When I had kids, one of the things I looked forward to was being able to share the things I love with them. As an 80’s/90’s kid I got excited when they rebooted My Little Pony and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I loved when my kids were old enough to start watching the Harry Potter movies, when they got obsessed with slime (Gak if you kick it old school), and I am still working on turning them into comic book nerds. But what I want to impart to them the most is my love of reading. As a kid reading was my escape and it has always been a major part of my life (both of ...

Homework Help Resource Post #1 - Encyclopedias

Do you ever feel mind-boggled by your children’s homework? Or maybe you just don’t know where to start your research? Well, you’re in for a treat because we are discussing the library’s homework resources in a series of Dog-Eared Blog posts.

First, we are going to start with the basics. The encyclopedia. You may have used a large hardcover bound set of encyclopedias as a kid. However, we aren’t talking about a mountain of already dated materials to add to your bookshelf. We’re talking about online resources available from home including the most up-to-date research. The library of...