In: Children, News, Resources, Teens

Digital Maine Library

Kids InfoBits Digital content covering a broad range of educational topics including Animals, Arts, Geography Literature, Social Studies, Technology, and more.

Miss Humblebee’s Academy Theme-based, interactive curriculum for children preschool through kindergarten.

National Geographic Kids Includes all magazines from 2009 to the present, as well as books, videos, and images.

World Book Early World of Learning K-3rd Grade. Offers a children’s encyclopedia, and resources like animated poems, stories, and games.

World Book Kids K-5th Grade. This online encyclopedia includes videos, activities, and read-aloud features.

In Context: Middle School Combines reference content with age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, and primary sources.

In Context: High School Offers a selection of overviews, primary sources, videos and images.

World Book Discover Great for reluctant readers. Engages with easy-to-understand content, interactive multimedia and text-to-speech.

World Book Student Connects students with a variety of multimedia and articles.

World Book Timelines Brows existing timelines in a variety of subjects or create custom timelines using articles from the World Book Encyclopedia.

Learning Express Provides support to students for academic skill-building and standardized test prep.

NoveList K-8 Plus Helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests.

Other Online Resources

Community of Learning Begins March 23. Interactive, live-streamed programs for homebound students in grades K-6.

Code.org Learn computer science at home with tutorials, videos, and projects.

Khan Academy Online courses, lessons, and practice.

The Learning Space Original, educational programming for students in grades 3 through 5 created by Maine teachers.

PBS Learning Media Teaching resources including vides, lesson plans, and games.

Scholastic Learn at Home Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing.

Science News for Students Online publication dedicated to providing age-appropriate science news to learners, parents, and educators.

Smithsonian Fun Stuff for Kids Explore and learn with the Smithsonian Institution.

Storyline Online Videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations.

Ted Under 20 Talks from scientists, musicians, innovators, activists–all under the age of 20.

Tumble Book Library Children’s e-books, including animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books, graphic novels, and more.

Tumble Math Math stories combining animation, narration, and sound.

Wonderopolis Intriguing questions explored in a variety of ways. (Created by National Center for Families Learning)

In: Community, News, Resources

State of Maine

Maine’s COVID-19 Response

211 Maine

211 Maine (https://211maine.org) is a free, confidential information and referral service that connects people of all ages across Maine to local services. 211 Maine is based in Maine and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

To reach 211:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

What to Do if You Are Sick

Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)

NAMI Maine

Mental Health & COVID-19

NAMI Maine Helpline is a safe and confidential mental health service for peers, law enforcement, professionals, friends and family members.    

  • Call (800) 464-5767 & press “1”
  • Email helpline@namimaine.org

World Health Organization

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

COVID-19 Myth Busters

John Hopkins University

Coronavirus Resource Center

COVID-19 Interactive Map

Our World in Data

Coronavirus Disease – Statistics and Research

Looking for ways to help? Visit our COVID-19 Volunteer Opportunities page.

In: Children, News, Resources, Teens

TumbleBooks has generously offered public libraries free access to its databases until August 31, 2020.

TumbleBooks’ databases are easy to use, and feature unlimited access from home! You can read as many books as you want, when they want, and on any device. There are no check-outs, holds, or bulky downloads.

The links below offer instant access, with no library card or authentication required:

TumbleBookLibrary – K-6 Children’s E-book Database

TumbleMath – K-6 Math E-book Database

TeenBookCloud – Gr 7-12 E-book Database

AudioBookCloud – All Ages Audiobook Database

RomanceBookCloud – Romance Novels for the Older Crowd

In: News, Resources

**Update July 14**

The library is open with extra safety precautions beginning July 14. Library hours are Tuesdays through Fridays from 9 am until 5 pm. We continue to offer curbside service at this time.

You can read our full COVID-19 Policy here. Thank you for helping to keep our library and community safe. We look forward to seeing you!

**Update June 20**

Thompson Free Library is now offering curbside pickup service Tuesdays through Fridays from 9 am to 5 pm. Contact the library or use the online catalog to make your requests.

**Update May 26**

Thompson Free Library is now accepting the return of borrowed materials. Please use the book drop located by the main entrance, which is open 24/7. All returned materials will be quarantined for 72 hours before being re-circulated.

The library is also offering curbside pickup service for books, movies, and other library materials beginning on Wednesday, June 3. Pickup hours will be Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday morning pickups can be arranged by appointment. Please see our Curbside Service page for information about how to participate.

**Effective March 17**

In an effort to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, Thompson Free Library will be closed to the public until further notice.

This includes all scheduled in-person programs and meeting room uses. We are asking patrons to keep any checked-out materials at home until we reopen. All due dates will be extended.

Please remember that you can access WiFi 24/7 from the library parking lot, and that many library resources are available online:

We are still here to help! You can reach library staff at thompsonfreelibrary@gmail.com or leave a message at (207) 564-3350.

If you have questions about COVID-19, or need help connecting with local information or services, please call 211 or visit https://211maine.org/.

Visit our COVID-19 Resources page to stay informed about this rapidly changing situation.

In: Community, Events, News, Sustainable Living

Join us on Tuesday, March 24 at 5:30 pm for an exhibit of thoughts and photos from everyday people about how climate change affects us here in Maine, hosted by researchers from the Psychology in Context Lab at UMaine Augusta.

In October, eight members of the Dover-Foxcroft community came together to talk about climate change and other social changes. They talked about the environment, housing, poverty, and people moving to Maine – and so much more. They took photos and told stories about how these changes are affecting us here in Maine.

Come learn what they had to say! What do you have to add to the conversation?