GCPL Homework Help
Kick off your Spring semester right with Gwinnett County Public Library's Tutor.com program. Connect 1-on-1 with an expert tutor to get the specialized help you need to reach your 2022 goals. Homework Help is also offered in person on Wednesdays from 5:00-7:00 with high school volunteers in the National Honor Society.
Online Research Library: Databases via eClass
Your child has access to multiple digital resources on the Online Research Library (ORL). Three of my favorite resources are: BookFLIX, TrueFLIX, and Tumblebooks. These resources provide digital reading of fiction and nonfiction material. Each of these resources, along with many more can be found under DATABASES on the Online Research Library. Your child has to be logged into eClass to use these resources. Then they will click on Online Research Library to go to the databases. Click on ORL Database Tutorial if you want to learn how to navigate this resource.
Online Research Library: Mackin eBooks
MackinVIA houses numerous eBooks for your child to discover and read! These resources can be found under eBooks on the Online Research Library (ORL). Your child has to be logged into eClass to get to eBooks. Click on the ORL eBooks Tutorial if you want to learn how to navigate this resource.
eBooks via Media Catalog
Students can access eBooks from our media center. To do so, they will log into their eClass page. They will click on Media Catalog under APPS. Once they are directed to Destiny, they will click "log in," which will automatically sign them into the media catalog (since they are already signed into eClass). Scroll down to eBooks and click on view all to see the 276+ books in the selection. Then you may select any book of interest! You can filter your search by genre, author, title, etc. Click on Media Catalog Tutorial to learn how to navigate to this resource.
SORA by OverDrive
You are able to access ebooks and audiobooks through Sora by OverDrive. Click on Sora to learn how to access these resources by downloading the Sora APP to your phone. Sora can also be accessed through your child's Google Drive in their Google apps icon (the waffle).
GWINNETT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY (GCPL)
Of course, the Gwinnett County Public Library has numerous resources available for you, too! Your child's Branch Out Account gives them access to a multitude of online resources through the GCPL. Your child is automatically enrolled in Branch Out as a GCPS student unless you opted out.
GCPL Services at Your Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
- Hours of operation: Monday-Thursday: 10am-8pm, Friday-Saturday: 10am-5pm and Sunday: 12pm-5pm. We will continue to offer curbside holds pickup.
- Curbside pickup will continue to be offered. For curbside service, you will call 770-978-5154 and have your card or student number ready when you arrive.
Libby.
With your Branch Out account, you can access eBooks and Audiobooks through GCPL. This is an easy resource that students can use from any device once you've downloaded the Libby APP. Once the APP opens, click that you do not have a library card. Select Gwinnett County Public Library. Your child simply signs in with his/her student number and birthday (MM/DD). The Libby App gives students access to Kids, Teens, and Spanish Collections. They can place holds or immediately checkout eBooks and audiobooks.
e.readkids
Also, on the Gwinnett County Public Library page, your child can scroll down the main page, and click on "Digital Resources." Then scroll until you get to e.readkids. Popular books, like Guts and Diary of a Wimpy Kid are available as E-books and e-audiobooks! You can also download an APP called Axis 360 on your device to use these books. To access e.readkids, your child will need to be a part of Branch Out and use his/her student ID number and birthday month/year (MM/DD).
tutor.com
Students can get virtual academic help from the library's tutor.com. They can assist with various subject areas and some areas offer help in Spanish. If students have a Branch Out account, they can log in using their student number and birthday (MM/DD). Click on GCPL and scroll down to tutor.com to get started. Click here for an overview of how to use Tutor.com. In addition, click on Course Listings to see courses offered.
TumbleMath
Like the TumbleBook Library, TumbleMath offers a comprehensive collection of math picture books with animation and narration. To reach this resource, log into eClass and then click on your Online Research Library under APPS. From there you will scroll down alphabetically until you get to TumbleBook.
Also, this resource is available at the Gwinnett County Library. Simply click on Gwinnett County Public Library Digital Resources. Then scroll alphabetically to the bottom until you get to TumbleMath. Click on it. Your child will use his/her student number and birthday (MM/DD) to use this resource.
Carrie Doker, Media Specialist
Please let me know how I may help you and your child! I love seeing our eager readers coming into our media center to check out books!
Email: carrie.doker@gcpsk12.org
Website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/sugarhilles
Location: Sugar Hill Elementary School, Level Creek Road, Sugar Hill, GA, USA
Phone: 770-271-5135
Twitter: @shmedia
