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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.
All you need is a Harford County Public Library card. If you don't have one, don’t worry, register for a free digital library card.
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.
HCPL Little Leapers & Little Leapers 3.5
Includes pre- and early-literacy skill building kits with science and math themes for children birth to five years of age.
Follow on Instagram for book recommendations, early literacy tips, app suggestions, and more.
HCPL Recommended Booklists for Preschoolers
Several collections of preschool picture books recommended by librarians.
Movies, literary classics, PBS TV series, Little Pim Learning Languages, and more. Also available as a mobile app here.
Little Pim from Mango Languages
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.
Maryland’s Digital eLibrary consortium gives access to kids eBooks, eAudiobooks, and Magazines. Also available as a mobile app here.
Read and watch a favorite storybook, and then explore facts and play games. You can also read along with the narrator!
An online database of tens of thousands of searchable, printable educational resources for all subjects in grades PreK–6.
Enjoy talking picture books. Also available as a mobile app here.
Special Mobile HotSpot collection
HCPL offers Mobile HotSpots to qualifying HCPL students and families. Attend classes and complete homework from your home!
American Sign Language from Mango Languages
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.
Three levels for searching: children, young adults, and reference center. Also available as a mobile app here.
EBSCO Learning Express Library
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.
HCPL Recommended Booklists for Elementary School
Several collections of books for elementary school-aged children.
Movies, literary classics, PBS TV series, Little Pim Learning Languages, and more. Also available as a mobile app here.
Little Pim from Mango Languages
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.
Engages learners with full-text magazines, books, videos, and images. Enjoy amazing adventures in science, nature, wildlife, culture, geography, archaeology, and space.
Maryland’s Digital eLibrary consortium gives access to kids eBooks, eAudiobooks, and Magazines. Also available as a mobile app here.
Online language learning for 30 languages with 50 hours of foundational instruction. Also available as a mobile app here.
Read and watch a favorite storybook, and then explore facts and play games. You can also read along with the narrator!
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.
An online database of tens of thousands of searchable, printable educational resources for all subjects in grades PreK–6.
Read, watch videos, and find project ideas about subjects from ancient civilizations to space to natural disasters.
Enjoy talking picture books. Also available as a mobile app here.
Special Mobile HotSpot collection
HCPL offers Mobile HotSpots to qualifying HCPL students and families. Attend classes and complete homework from your home!
American Sign Language from Mango Languages
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.
Three levels for searching: children, young adults, and reference center. Also available as a mobile app here.
EBSCO Learning Express Library
An interactive core skill development and test preparation site for all ages. Includes GED and U.S. citizenship exam prep, as well.
Infobase Ancient and Medieval History Online
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.
Over 30,000 movies and documentaries, the Criterion Collection, indie films and more! Also available as a mobile app here.
Maryland’s Digital eLibrary consortium gives access to eBooks, eAudiobooks, and Magazines. Also available as a mobile app here.
4,000+ online video tutorials ranging from technology to business strategy and more.
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.
Peterson’s Test and Career Prep
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.
Online language learning for 30 languages with 50 hours of foundational instruction. Also available as a mobile app here.
Special Mobile HotSpot collection
HCPL offers Mobile HotSpots to qualifying HCPL students and families. Attend classes and complete homework from your home!
American Sign Language from Mango Languages
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.
An information technology (IT) skills and career-building program that offers a comprehensive online learning experience.
EBSCO Learning Express Library
An interactive core skill development and test preparation site for all ages. Includes GED and U.S. citizenship exam prep, as well.
Learn how to use our many digital resources.
4,000+ online video tutorials ranging from technology to business strategy and more.
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.
Peterson’s Test and Career Prep
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.
Online language learning for 30 languages with 50 hours of foundational instruction. Also available as a mobile app here.
Special Mobile HotSpot collection
HCPL offers Mobile HotSpots to qualifying HCPL students and families. Attend classes and complete homework from your home!
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 Immunization Information
For more information about the immunization clinic or to schedule an appointment with Harford County Health Department, please call 410-612-1774.
HCPS Health Center - Vaccination and Other Medication
Children are still required to be vaccinated even though Harford County schools are virtually learning.
Harford County Department of Health - Vaccine for Children Program
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.
Learn how to use our many digital resources.
HCPL Creating a Learning Space in Your Home
Review helpful tips from homeschool moms who happen to be librarians.
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.
An online database of tens of thousands of searchable, printable educational resources for all subjects in grades PreK–6.
Special Mobile HotSpot collection
HCPL offers Mobile HotSpots to qualifying HCPL students and families. Attend classes and complete homework from your home!
The magazines you know and love, available digitally. Also available as a mobile app here.
Search hundreds of full-text magazines and newspapers and also link to Flipster digital magazines.
Over 30,000 movies and documentaries, the Criterion Collection, indie films and more! Also available as a mobile app here.
Maryland’s Digital eLibrary consortium gives access to eBooks, eAudiobooks, and Magazines. Also available as a mobile app here.
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
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.
Enjoy complimentary access to the New York Times. Also available as a mobile app here.
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.
Special Mobile HotSpot collection
HCPL offers Mobile HotSpots to qualifying HCPL students and families. Attend classes and complete homework from your home!