Harford County Public Library has curated these resources to support you and your family during the school year. Click on the age group below and discover what the library has to offer for students of all ages… from children to adults.
Harford County Public School Students - HCPL Student Link Information:
If you are a Harford County Public School student, you can use your student ID to access HCPL online resources below. To access the resources below, click any link and enter HCPS[your student ID] as the username and your student ID as the password. (example: username-HCPS123456, password-123456) For more information about HCPL Student Link, watch this video.
Designed for ages 0-6, Little Pim uses an entertainment immersion method to introduce new languages, tapping into a child’s natural love of play through vibrant animations, short video lessons, and interactive activities. Lessons are available in Spanish, English/ESL, French, Chinese (Mandarin), German, Arabic, Italian, Hebrew, Japanese, Russian, Korean, and Portuguese.
Mango Languages provides an American Sign Language course to learn lessons through the Mango platform by modeling native ASL signers. Self-paced courses are designed to meet every student’s learning speed.
One-on-one homework help with expert tutors, assistance with foreign languages, a 24-hour writing lab, and more. Tutors available Monday-Sunday 2:00 pm-11:55 pm, Eastern Standard Time. Also available as a mobile app here.
Offers a suite of highly-acclaimed eLearning solutions providing interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards, and articles for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, career development, and more.
An extension of the LEAP collection and geared for children grades 1 and up. Learning music and playing an instrument facilitates learning other subjects, and can improve a child’s understanding and learning of mathematical concepts.
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematical (STEM) skills are key to a child’s success. Harford County Public Library developed the Learn, Explore, and Play or LEAP Program, a series of fun, free, educational programming and equipment kits to enhance interest and competence in these fields.
Explore, enjoy, and educate while hiking locally. The tools, guides, and activities found in the backpacks will enable meaningful and memorable interactive opportunities for you and your family.
Designed for ages 0-6, Little Pim uses an entertainment immersion method to introduce new languages, tapping into a child’s natural love of play through vibrant animations, short video lessons, and interactive activities. Lessons are available in Spanish, English/ESL, French, Chinese (Mandarin), German, Arabic, Italian, Hebrew, Japanese, Russian, Korean, and Portuguese.
Mango Languages is an online language-learning system for languages like Spanish, French, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, German, and more. Also available as a mobile app here.
30 science units available at different reading levels. Read articles, watch science videos, find experiments, learn about science careers, or read about science in the news.
Mango Languages provides an American Sign Language course to learn lessons through the Mango platform by modeling native ASL signers. Self-paced courses are designed to meet every student’s learning speed.
One-on-one homework help with expert tutors and a 24-hour writing lab. Tutors available Monday-Sunday 2:00 pm-11:55 pm, Eastern Standard Time. Also available as a mobile app here.
Covers six ancient centers of civilizations - Africa, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Mesoamerica, and Mesopotamia and time periods ranging from 3 to 5 million years ago through 1522. Includes basic information and biographies, timelines, maps, and charts.
Mango Languages is an online language-learning system for languages like Spanish, French, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, German, and more. Also available as a mobile app here.
Prepare for standardized tests with eBooks, online courses, and full-length practice tests for the GED, SAT, ACT, AP, PSAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, U.S. Citizenship, and more. Research undergraduate and graduate programs, find tuition assistance, and explore and prepare for careers.
Mango Languages provides an American Sign Language course to learn lessons through the Mango platform by modeling native ASL signers. Self-paced courses are designed to meet every student’s learning speed.
Whether you are going back to school, need to brush up on skills, or changing careers, the Adult Learning Center can help! Also available as a mobile app here.
Mango Languages is an online language-learning system for languages like Spanish, French, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, German, and more. Also available as a mobile app here.
Prepare for standardized tests with eBooks, online courses, and full-length practice tests for the GED, SAT, ACT, AP, PSAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, U.S. Citizenship, and more. Research undergraduate and graduate programs, find tuition assistance, and explore and prepare for careers.
One-on-one homework help with expert tutors and a 24-hour writing lab. Tutors available Monday-Sunday 2:00 pm-11:55 pm, Eastern Standard Time. Also available as a mobile app here.
Harford County Department of Health is offering eligible children, ages 2 months to 18 years, vaccinations for Rotavirus, DTaP, IPV, Hepatitis B, Hib, Prevnar, Hepatitis A, MMR, Varicella, HPV, Meningitis, Tdap, and Td.
Provides information on thousands of fiction and nonfiction titles, plus book talks, curricular connections and "grab and go" booklists for kids in kindergarten through eighth grade. Perfect for busy parents, teachers, and school librarians.
Local and national topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs/careers, political/social issues, and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the United States. Available remotely, 24/7 on any device.
Newspapers.com Library Edition is an extensive online database of 4,000+ historical newspapers from the early 1700s into the 2000s. It contains a diverse blend of well-known regional and local newspapers in the U.S. and other countries.
Access to 85 full-text newspapers from the world-leading news featuring the Baltimore Sun! Additional notable titles: The New York Times; The Wall Street Journal; The Washington Post; The Boston Globe; The Los Angeles Times; The Chicago Tribune; and The Guardian.