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Resources for kids up to grade 8 Resources for students in high school and beyond

Before Google, the Library was always the first place everyone went to conduct research. Now, Baldwin is once again a key resource for students and others in search of information, thanks to our large volume of digital research offerings. Our databases cover any topic, from ancestry research to locating sports statistics to learning Mandarin. If you need to go deeper than Wikipedia, we’ve got a resource for you.

Look below for an alphabetical list of databases that can help you. Please note that some resources can only be accessed with a BPL card.

Featured Databases

The Atlantic Magazine

The Atlantic

The Atlantic

While in the library, get access to The Atlantic online!
Baldwin is the first public library giving access to the online edition of this celebrated magazine.
To get started, hop on the library’s wifi.
From the library’s main page, go to Research & Learn then Browse by Category and then Magazines.
Click on the box for The Atlantic. Read, listen, and game away!
Need help? Visit the Adult Reference Desk.

Labor in America

Labor in America

The experience and impact of American workers as recorded by the news media.

myfilmfriend

MyFilmFriend

MyFilmFriend

Unlimited access to a curated selection of international films and series, concerts and documentaries, animation and children’s movies. All with no waiting and no commercials! Enjoy simultaneous, unlimited use on all your devices anytime, anywhere.

medicitv

medici.tv

medici.tv

Watch the best classical music and jazz videos on all your devices, anytime, anywhere!

Ground News

Ground News

Ground News

An innovative platform that empowers readers to compare news coverage, spot media bias and think critically about current events in real time. Compare 50,000 news sources in one convenient place. Get media bias and factuality ratings for news outlets. See how news stories are covered across the political spectrum. Balance your news diet with the My News Bias dashboard. Supported languages: English, Spanish, French. Also available through the Libby app.

BrainHQ

BrainHQ

BrainHQ

Your online headquarters for brain training, with specialized exercises for memory, attention, brain speed, people skills, decision-making, and navigation. Just as the right kind of exercise can improve our physical health, the right kind of brain training can improve our brain health and cognitive performance. BrainHQ provides the training your brain needs to be at its best.

Lote4Kids

LOTE4Kids

LOTE4Kids

LOTE4Kids is our online database of digital books in World Languages, that allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in LOTE (Languages Other Than English). Each book comes with English translations to help with language learning.



Online Resources Starting With: O

O’Reilly

O’Reilly

O’Reilly includes more than 60,000 books and 30,000 hours of video in areas such as information technology and software; business; digital media; professional and personal development; and desktop and web applications, as well as STEAM Lab for Kids. For over 40 years, O’Reilly has educated generations of technologists and entrepreneurs who have shaped the future of the industry.

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Opposing Viewpoints

Opposing Viewpoints

Find out about controversial topics and see both sides of the argument

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