Databases

All databases are available in every branch of the Birmingham Public Library, unless otherwise noted. A JCLC library card can be used to access many of the databases, however licensing restrictions force us to limit access to certain databases to residents of Birmingham.

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ABCmouse.com: With more than 4,000 interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities, ABCmouse.com's award-winning online curriculum is the most comprehensive online educational resource for young learners (ages 2-7+). From Age of Learning, Inc. Free for use in our... Learn more about ABCMouse.com
Birmingham Public Library - In Library Use Only.
World-class electronic resources are available to the citizens of Alabama from home or their local public library. Learn more about Alabama Public Library Service (APLS)
Requires a JCLC card.
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Remote Access Available.
The Alabama Virtual Library provides all students, teachers and residents of the State of Alabama with 24/7 online access to premier library and information resources free of charge. It is primarily a group of online databases that have magazine, journal, and newspaper articles for research.... Learn more about Alabama Virtual Library (AVL)
Requires a JCLC card.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.
World-class electronic resources are available to the citizens of Alabama from home or their local public library. Learn more about APLS (Alabama Public Library Service)
Requires a JCLC card.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.
The Alabama Virtual Library provides all students, teachers and residents of the State of Alabama with 24/7 online access to premier library and information resources free of charge. It is primarily a group of online databases that have magazine, journal, and newspaper articles for research.... Learn more about AVL (Alabama Virtual Library)
Requires a JCLC card.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids provides learning tools for K-12 students, parents, and teachers. These resources will teach how our government works, the use of the primary source materials of GPO Access, and how one can use GPO Access to carry out their civic responsibilities. And, just... Learn more about Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
Publicly Available.
Remote Access Available.
Britannica Online School Edition offers teachers and students access to three complete encyclopedias, the Encyclopedia Britannica, the Britannica Student Encyclopedia and the Britannica Elementary Encyclopedia that ensure consistency with classroom-topics and age-appropriate language. Teacher and... Learn more about Britannica Online School Edition
Requires a JCLC card.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.
Britannica Online School Edition offers teachers and students access to three complete encyclopedias, the Encyclopedia Britannica, the Britannica Student Encyclopedia and the Britannica Elementary Encyclopedia that ensure consistency with classroom-topics and age-appropriate language. Teacher and... Learn more about Encyclopedia Britannica Online School Edition
Requires a JCLC card.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.
EBSCO's database interface designed for elementary and middle school students. Replaces Searchasaurus, Kids Search, and Student Research Center. Learn more about Explora
Requires a JCLC card.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.
Gale In Context: Elementary (formerly Kids InfoBits) features a developmentally appropriate, visually graphic interface, a subject-based topic tree search and full-text, age-appropriate, curriculum-related magazine, newspaper and reference content for information on current events, the arts,... Learn more about Gale In Context: Elementary (formerly Kids InfoBits)
Requires a JCLC card.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.
Alabama's Free Live Online Homework Help Service: HomeworkAlabama.org. This service offers free homework help from subject specialists in Math, Science, Social Studies, and English. Grades 4-12 and College Intro. HomeworkAlabama also provides resume writing help and more for adults.... Learn more about Homework Alabama
Requires a JCLC card.
Remote Access Available.
Bringing you hundreds of thousands of movies, full music albums, audiobooks and more, hoopla is a revolutionary digital service made possible by your local library. From Hollywood blockbusters to best selling artists and authors – not just the hits, but the niche and hard-to-find as well – you’ll... Learn more about Hoopla Digital Library
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.
iVOX™ is our app for children based upon our popular VOX™ Books. iVOX delights and engages curious young minds with immersive storytelling technology. ...iVOX is a revolutionary take on read-alongs for children ages 2-10. It is our wildly popular VOX Books experience, integrated and expanded... Learn more about iVox online VOX Books
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
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Remote Access Available.
Entertain, educate, and inspire! The Just for Kids Streaming Collection includes fun and informative video and audio titles on topics including music and arts, animals, sports and hobbies, math and science, history, reading, and much more—plus interac-tive educational games. Perfect for... Learn more about Just for Kids: Access Video On Demand
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.
EBSCO's database interface designed for elementary and middle school students. Replaces Searchasaurus, Kids Search, and Student Research Center. Learn more about Kids Search (Explora)
Requires a JCLC card.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.
Little Pim is the leading language teaching method designed just for children. The short 5-minute videos hold their focus so they can begin their language learning journey on their own. Keep kids entertained anytime, anywhere while inspiring in them a lifelong love of language learning. The... Learn more about Little Pim (Mango Languages for Kids)
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Remote Access Available.
Alabama's Free Live Online Homework Help Service: HomeworkAlabama.org. This service offers free homework help from subject specialists in Math, Science, Social Studies, and English. Grades 4-12 and College Intro. HomeworkAlabama also provides resume writing help and more for adults.... Learn more about Live Homework Help
Requires a JCLC card.
Remote Access Available.
Miss Humblebee's Academy is an award-winning, online and offline curriculum that prepares children ages 3 to 6 for kindergarten proficiency. At Miss Humblebee's Academy, we believe in order to fully prepare your child for a lifetime of learning success, there needs to be a combination of online and... Learn more about Miss Humblebee's Academy
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
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Remote Access Available.
These are difficult times for everyone. With the recent school closures happening across the country due to COVID-19, we understand things are getting even harder. The NFL, alongside our charitable partners, are making free digital education resources available to teachers, parents, and students to... Learn more about NFL Play 60
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Animals and Science. Emergent Reader Resource Solution. Each database features expertly-leveled text and navigation specifically designed for your beginning researchers. Enriched with spoken-word audio, text highlighting and audio/video media, PebbleGo builds a foundation of research skills for... Learn more about PebbleGo
Requires a JCLC card.
Remote Access Available.
EBSCO's database interface designed for elementary and middle school students. Replaces Searchasaurus, Kids Search, and Student Research Center. Learn more about Student Research Center (Explora)
Requires a JCLC card.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.