Helpful Links
General Information
Libraries Linking Idaho (LiLI) - Includes Chilton auto repair manuals, Consumer Reports, Pronunciator, MyHeritage (genealogy), Small Business Reference Center and more
LearningExpress - College prep, career prep, adult continuing education, software skills, high school equivalency
USA.gov - The official site of the U.S. goverment with information on jobs, voting, immigration and more
Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) - Explore 11,610,147 items from libraries, archives, and museums
Scout Video Collection - Video collections for Idaho teachers and students
GFCLearnFree - From Microsoft Office and email to reading, math, and more, more than 180 topics, including more than 2,000 lessons, 800+ videos, and 55+ interactives and games, completely free
IdahoEdTrends - See how Idaho schools rate
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Protecting consumers from unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices and take action against companies that break the law
Idaho State Historical Society Archives - Biographies, general subjects, Native American groups, Idaho towns and Boise subjects.
Live Better Idaho - Connecting you to services to help you live better
Public Notice Idaho - Know more about the actions of local, county and state government as well as events occurring in the local and state court systems
CSLP's Visual Disabilities Services - Various resources to help with sight impairment
LearningExpress - College prep, career prep, adult continuing education, software skills, high school equivalency
USA.gov - The official site of the U.S. goverment with information on jobs, voting, immigration and more
Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) - Explore 11,610,147 items from libraries, archives, and museums
Scout Video Collection - Video collections for Idaho teachers and students
GFCLearnFree - From Microsoft Office and email to reading, math, and more, more than 180 topics, including more than 2,000 lessons, 800+ videos, and 55+ interactives and games, completely free
IdahoEdTrends - See how Idaho schools rate
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Protecting consumers from unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices and take action against companies that break the law
Idaho State Historical Society Archives - Biographies, general subjects, Native American groups, Idaho towns and Boise subjects.
Live Better Idaho - Connecting you to services to help you live better
Public Notice Idaho - Know more about the actions of local, county and state government as well as events occurring in the local and state court systems
CSLP's Visual Disabilities Services - Various resources to help with sight impairment
Children
Early World Book of Learning - stories, songs, videos and games to encourage early literacy
TumbleBook of the Day - A new animated, talking picture book every day!
DayByDay - A new theme each day with a song, a video, and a story
ABC Mouse - 5,000+ learning activities, including online books, interactive learning activities, games, puzzles, songs, art activities, and more; completely child-safe, with no advertising or links to other websites
Idaho Afterschool Network - Ensuring Idaho’s youth have access to high quality out-of-school (OST) programs
PBS Kids - Educational games and videos from Curious George, Wild Kratts and other PBS KIDS shows!
OverDrive for Kids - Search our digital catalog for youth titles
Bookopolis - A safe online community for young readers to share their favorite books and discover new ones
SmartyAnts - A research-based literacy program for young learners, fee to all 4-5 year olds in Idaho
Ready4K - Free text messaging program for parents of preschoolers designed to help them prepare for kindergarten (short text messages sent 3x per week over 8 months)
Vroom - Brain-building tips for parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5 via app or text message
Author sites:
Mercer Mayer (Little Critter) - Online stories, apps, songs, movies, coloring sheets and more from author/illustrator Mercer Mayer
Mo Willems - Online books, games and videos by children's author Mo Willems
Karma Wilson - Loads of fun stuff for kids, teachers, and parents by author of "Bear Snores On" and more
Eric Carle - Author of The Hungry Catepillar has downloads, games and more on his site
TumbleBook of the Day - A new animated, talking picture book every day!
DayByDay - A new theme each day with a song, a video, and a story
ABC Mouse - 5,000+ learning activities, including online books, interactive learning activities, games, puzzles, songs, art activities, and more; completely child-safe, with no advertising or links to other websites
Idaho Afterschool Network - Ensuring Idaho’s youth have access to high quality out-of-school (OST) programs
PBS Kids - Educational games and videos from Curious George, Wild Kratts and other PBS KIDS shows!
OverDrive for Kids - Search our digital catalog for youth titles
Bookopolis - A safe online community for young readers to share their favorite books and discover new ones
SmartyAnts - A research-based literacy program for young learners, fee to all 4-5 year olds in Idaho
Ready4K - Free text messaging program for parents of preschoolers designed to help them prepare for kindergarten (short text messages sent 3x per week over 8 months)
Vroom - Brain-building tips for parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5 via app or text message
Author sites:
Mercer Mayer (Little Critter) - Online stories, apps, songs, movies, coloring sheets and more from author/illustrator Mercer Mayer
Mo Willems - Online books, games and videos by children's author Mo Willems
Karma Wilson - Loads of fun stuff for kids, teachers, and parents by author of "Bear Snores On" and more
Eric Carle - Author of The Hungry Catepillar has downloads, games and more on his site
Education
Idaho Digital Learning Academy - Provides innovative education methods through digital learning, creating access and opportunity for all Idaho students and educators
Next Steps Idaho - Information and resources for finding and applying to college or university
KhanAcademy - Providing a free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere
EdX - a massive open online course provider. It hosts online university-level courses in a wide range of disciplines to a worldwide student body, including some courses at no charge.
MIT OpenCourseWare - A web-based publication of virtually all Massachusetts Institute of Technology course content
Harvard Online - Classes offered ranging from free to fee
Open Yale Courses - Free and open access to a selection of introductory courses taught by distinguished teachers and scholars at Yale University
Code.org - Learn coding (AKA computer science) at your own pace with a variety of modules
OpenCulture - Lectures, courses, ebooks, audiobooks, movies and more
CuriosityMachine - A free online platform for families, teachers, and youth program leaders that provides everything you need to know to set up your own hands on engineering projects with simple everyday materials, no experience necessary
Idaho PTech - Providing students with credentials and skills need to secure well-paying jobs in Idaho's high-growth industries
Lewis-Clark State College - Lewiston, ID
Northwest Indian College - On the Lummi Indian Reservation in Washington State, 20 miles south of the Canadian border
University of Idaho Online Classes - Moscow, ID
Boise State University eCampus - Boise, ID
TechBoomers - Learn how to use apps, websites and devices
DigitalLiteracy.gov - Learn skills on computers and the Internet to help you gain employment
MouserCise - practice your mouse skills (for beginners)
Next Steps Idaho - Information and resources for finding and applying to college or university
KhanAcademy - Providing a free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere
EdX - a massive open online course provider. It hosts online university-level courses in a wide range of disciplines to a worldwide student body, including some courses at no charge.
MIT OpenCourseWare - A web-based publication of virtually all Massachusetts Institute of Technology course content
Harvard Online - Classes offered ranging from free to fee
Open Yale Courses - Free and open access to a selection of introductory courses taught by distinguished teachers and scholars at Yale University
Code.org - Learn coding (AKA computer science) at your own pace with a variety of modules
OpenCulture - Lectures, courses, ebooks, audiobooks, movies and more
CuriosityMachine - A free online platform for families, teachers, and youth program leaders that provides everything you need to know to set up your own hands on engineering projects with simple everyday materials, no experience necessary
Idaho PTech - Providing students with credentials and skills need to secure well-paying jobs in Idaho's high-growth industries
Lewis-Clark State College - Lewiston, ID
Northwest Indian College - On the Lummi Indian Reservation in Washington State, 20 miles south of the Canadian border
University of Idaho Online Classes - Moscow, ID
Boise State University eCampus - Boise, ID
TechBoomers - Learn how to use apps, websites and devices
DigitalLiteracy.gov - Learn skills on computers and the Internet to help you gain employment
MouserCise - practice your mouse skills (for beginners)
Employment
Glassdoor - Reviews, salaries and benefits from employees. Interview questions from candidates. Millions of jobs.
Idaho Dept. of Labor - Connecting business, education and workforce
Craigslist - Job listings including gigs/odd jobs in and around area
Idaho Career & Technical Education - High school, college, and workforce training in: Agriculture & Natural Resources, Business Management & Marketing, Engineering & Technology, Family & Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, Skilled & Technical Sciences, Individualized Occupational Training, Workforce Development
Lewis-Clark State College Workforce Training - Short term, non-credit, cost friendly classes for workers who have lost their jobs, workers looking for upgrade training, people wanting to increase their skills, businesses wanting custom classes for their employees or students who are enrolled in apprentice programs
Idaho Dept. of Labor - Connecting business, education and workforce
Craigslist - Job listings including gigs/odd jobs in and around area
Idaho Career & Technical Education - High school, college, and workforce training in: Agriculture & Natural Resources, Business Management & Marketing, Engineering & Technology, Family & Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, Skilled & Technical Sciences, Individualized Occupational Training, Workforce Development
Lewis-Clark State College Workforce Training - Short term, non-credit, cost friendly classes for workers who have lost their jobs, workers looking for upgrade training, people wanting to increase their skills, businesses wanting custom classes for their employees or students who are enrolled in apprentice programs
Financial
Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition - Resources you need to build a strong personal finance future
Idaho State Treasury Office - Unclaimed property, debt management and more
Idaho State Treasury Office - Unclaimed property, debt management and more
Medical & Health
NIH Senior Health - Provides health and wellness information, including complementary health approaches, for older adults
MedlinePlus - Find information on health conditions, wellness issues, and more in easy-to-read language
YourHealthIdaho - Compare insurance plans and shop
Adult Protective Services - Providing for the safety and protection of vulnerable adults that are, or are suspected to be, victims of abuse, neglect, self-neglect or exploitation
Assisted Living Research Institute - services available for seniors living in Idaho, outlines helpful state programs for seniors and allows to find assisted living facilities in every city
MedlinePlus - Find information on health conditions, wellness issues, and more in easy-to-read language
YourHealthIdaho - Compare insurance plans and shop
Adult Protective Services - Providing for the safety and protection of vulnerable adults that are, or are suspected to be, victims of abuse, neglect, self-neglect or exploitation
Assisted Living Research Institute - services available for seniors living in Idaho, outlines helpful state programs for seniors and allows to find assisted living facilities in every city
Online Safety & Security
IdentityTheft.gov - The federal government's one-stop recourse for identity theft victims with streamlined checklists and sample letters to guide you through the recovery process
PeopleSmart - Learn how to protect your privacy online and elsewhere
ConnectSafely - Parent Guides by parents, for parents with a growing collection of short, clearly written guidebooks that demystify apps, services and platforms popular with kids and teens
STOP.THINK.CONNECT. - The global online safety awareness campaign to help all digital citizens stay safer and more secure online.
NetCetera - Guide for parents, teachers, and other adults who spend time with kids with practical tips and ideas for getting the conversation started about social networking, privacy, mobile devices, computer security, sexting, and cyberbullying
LibraryFreedomProject - learn to protect your privacy online
PeopleSmart - Learn how to protect your privacy online and elsewhere
ConnectSafely - Parent Guides by parents, for parents with a growing collection of short, clearly written guidebooks that demystify apps, services and platforms popular with kids and teens
STOP.THINK.CONNECT. - The global online safety awareness campaign to help all digital citizens stay safer and more secure online.
NetCetera - Guide for parents, teachers, and other adults who spend time with kids with practical tips and ideas for getting the conversation started about social networking, privacy, mobile devices, computer security, sexting, and cyberbullying
LibraryFreedomProject - learn to protect your privacy online