The Webb City Public Library subscribes to a few eMaterials vendors and some good reference databases for both patrons and businesses. We have a couple that specialize in materials and databases for our younger patrons, along with ones that are beneficial to patrons of all ages. We are always looking for cost effective solutions in order to better assist our patrons with their online entertainment and research needs. If you would like to suggest a database that you do not see on this page please email us at info@webbcitylibrary.org, and we will look in to purchasing it.
eMaterials for Children
ABCmouse.com: From Age of Learning, Inc., the award-winning ABCmouse.com curriculum is designed to help young children (ages 2-8+) build a strong foundation for future academic success. ABCmouse.com is 100% educational, with 8,500+ learning activities across all major subject areas-reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music. Best of all, kids love it! This service can be accessed for free by using our computers or connecting to our WiFi.
This interface is designed specifically for elementary school students according to their needs and search abilities. This interface is graphically rich and provides access to age-appropriate materials. Includes topic overviews that provide students with a starting point for research and 60,000 top videos from the Associated Press.
This interface is designed specifically for middle school students according to their needs and search abilities. This interface is graphically rich and provides access to age-appropriate materials. Includes topic overviews that provide students with a starting point for research and 60,000 top videos from the Associated Press.
MoLib2Go powered by OverDrive is our main eBook and eAudio Book provider and has a dedicated website just for kids! This version of their website has book geared towards children. To access click on the MoLib2Go for Kids link above.
Public Library eBook Collection
Find over 33,000 downloadable eBooks that includes fiction and non-fiction titles for both adults and juveniles. A wide range of subjects and topics are covered including self-help, health and fitness, games, crafts and hobbies, cooking, family, marriage and religion. (EBSCO)
Read It! is designed for middle and high school students and adults who have a basic foundation in English grammar and reading but need adapted reading material for a variety of subjects. It offers resources to help build background knowledge, conduct research and improve study skills.
AGES 6-10
This go-to resource is chock-full of fun activities, hands-on science projects, and age-appropriate articles, and offers image-based navigation to help young learners find information quickly and develop necessary digital literacy skills.
AGES 10-14
Tailored specifically for students, articles include multimedia and related resources to engage students, biographies, and supplemental tools to support cross-curricular studies.
eMaterials for Teens
Empower learners with digital citizenship skills to navigate today’s digital landscape. Interactive activities guide students through project-based learning activities using digital tools to create podcasts, PSAs, multimedia presentations, digital business plans, social media campaigns and more. Database articles explore cyberbullying, digital research skills, citizen journalism and more. Digital Literacy will give your students the 21st-century skills to be savvy Digital Citizens!
Webb City Public Library announces a partnership with Driving-Tests.org, a company dedicated to driver safety and education, to offer free Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) practice tests to library patrons. The new service includes free tests specifically based on the state’s DMV materials. It is the only site of its kind to include accessibility tools that let users hear selections read aloud, make them into MP3s, translate pages into other languages, magnify text, and mask portions of the screen for greater visibility on the practice tests.
Explora Academic provides access to academic resources for use by educational professionals, high school students, and college and university faculty, staff and students.
This interface is designed specifically for high school students according to their needs and search abilities. This interface is graphically rich and provides access to age-appropriate materials. Includes topic overviews that provide students with a starting point for research and 60,000 top videos from the Associated Press.
Financial Literacy database makes economics and personal finance easy to understand and highly engaging. Articles explore macro-, micro- and global economics as well as personal and household finance. Users will learn to manage credit and debt, save and invest with confidence, plan for college and retirement and avoid fraud and scams.
LearningExpress Library is designed to help people succeed on the tests they must pass to gain citizenship, improve their testing skills or to further their education or career. Over 300 online academic and licensing practice tests including SAT, ACT, GRE, HiSET, LSAT, Advanced Placement, civil service, military, real estate, law enforcement, citizenship, TOEFL, ESL and basic skills for elementary, middle and high school skills improvement and much more. Test preparation materials span ages from elementary through adult. This testing resource also provides instant scoring and customized feedback.
MoLib2Go powered by OverDrive is our main eBook and eAudio Book provider and has a dedicated website just for teens! This version of their website has book geared towards teens. To access click on the MoLib2Go for Teens link above.
Public Library eBook Collection
Find over 33,000 downloadable eBooks that includes fiction and non-fiction titles for both adults and juveniles. A wide range of subjects and topics are covered including self-help, health and fitness, games, crafts and hobbies, cooking, family, marriage and religion. (EBSCO)
Read It! is designed for middle and high school students and adults who have a basic foundation in English grammar and reading but need adapted reading material for a variety of subjects. It offers resources to help build background knowledge, conduct research and improve study skills.
Science Reference Center™ is a comprehensive research database that provides easy access to a multitude of full-text science-oriented content. Science Reference Center contains full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and other sources. Topics covered include biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife. Science Reference Center also satisfies the demand for standards-based content by providing teachers and librarians with articles correlated to state and national curriculum standards.
This award-winning resource provides middle and high school students with up-to-date, nonjudgmental, straightforward curricular and self-help support. Articles are correlated to state, national and provincial standards. Topics covered include diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide, bullying and LGBTQ+ issues. It has recently been updated to meet the needs of today’s teens and with new content on bullying, suicide, vaping, opioid abuse, gender identity, school safety, sexual harassment, COVID-19 and more. Grade level 7-12.
AGES 14 and Up
A wealth of vetted articles supplemented by thousands of original source documents fosters advanced research and critical thinking skills and prepares students for continued growth!
Search more than 650 pre-generated timelines and 14,000 event in a highly interactive and customizable database. Investigate the chronological significance of world events and the lives of notable historical figures. Build, save, and share timeless for an authentic learning experience and integrate content easily from other World Book databases and outside sources.
eMaterials for Adults
Book Connections strives to joyfully enrich everyone's experience reading children's and young adult books.
To sign in to Book Connections outside the library click "Sign In to Get Started" and then "Sign in with your library card" Your library card number starts with 28262.
Introducing Brainfuse VetNow! Get free online job and academic assistance for Veterans, and much more with your library card. Click on the Brainfuse VetNow link above to learn more! #VeteranAssistance #jobcoaching #Academicassistance #VetNow #brainfusecommunity #resumehelp
Watch beautiful classical music, operas, and ballets from around the world, anywhere, anytime with Stingray Classica. Find it under “Extras” in the @LibbyApp and start streaming classical music.
A comprehensive resource for consumer-oriented health content. It is designed to support the information needs of patients, and to foster an overall understanding of health-related topics. CHC provides content covering all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated medicine.
Stop dreaming and start making with access to fun, creative classes through Craftsy where you can express yourself through cooking, drawing, knitting, quilting, and more! Find it for free from our library in the @LibbyApp. Look for “Extras” to discover Craftsy!
Explora Academic provides access to academic resources for use by educational professionals, high school students, and college and university faculty, staff and students.
Explora - General Research and Public Library
This interface is designed specifically for general research in a public library. This interface is graphically rich and provides access to a wide range of materials. Includes topic overviews that provide a starting point for research and 60,000 top videos from the Associated Press.
Allows you to e-mail documents to a fax number for Free! Each fax must be 10 pages or less. Each person can only send 5 faxes per day.
The Great Courses Library Collection
#NeverStopLearning – we mean it! @TheGreatCourses offers university-level courses for lifelong learners on just about anything and everything. Best of all, you can learn for free from our library. Find it under “Extras” in the @LibbyApp. #MindsOnFire
HeritageQuest® Online is a comprehensive database of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids. It delivers an essential collection of genealogical and historical sources—with coverage dating back to the 1700s.
Make it a movie night! Stream thousands of movies, documentaries, series, and shorts with iNDIEFLIX and your library card. Find it in the @LibbyApp. Look for “Extras” to connect to IndieFlix!
Finding a job can be a complicated process. LearningExpress Job & Career Accelerator provides an easy-to-use search tool with everything patrons and students need to find, apply for, and get hired into ideal positions. It delivers award-winning information on careers, skills and interest assessments to match individuals with ideal career paths.
This innovative job-hunting platform has everything job seekers need to create professional and competitive resumes and cover letters, search for jobs that fit their needs, give professional interviews and more.
Kanopy is a video streaming service that provides instant access to thousands of critically acclaimed movies, documentaries, and kid favorites. We partner with studios like A24, The Criterion Collection, PBS, and more to bring your library access to thoughtful entertainment.
Kovels Antiques and Collectibles, Library Edition
Interesting in antiquing? Check out Kovels, the go-to source for expert information, pricing, and trends on antiques and collectibles. Find it under “Extras” in the @LibbyApp.
Did you know you can print or download do-it-yourself legal forms in 5-10 minutes? Lease agreements, power of attorney, wills… all customized, all free with @LawDepot and your library card. Find it under “Extras” in the @LibbyApp.
LearningExpress Library is designed to help people succeed on the tests they must pass to gain citizenship, improve their testing skills or to further their education or career. Over 300 online academic and licensing practice tests including SAT, ACT, GRE, HiSET, LSAT, Advanced Placement, civil service, military, real estate, law enforcement, citizenship, TOEFL, ESL and basic skills for elementary, middle and high school skills improvement and much more. Test preparation materials span ages from elementary through adult. This testing resource also provides instant scoring and customized feedback.
The Merck Manuals are a comprehensive medical information source covering thousands of topics in all fields of medicine. They are offered as a free public service to health care professionals and the general public.
More than 9 million records can be accessed through Missouri Digital Heritage, including the collections of the Missouri State Archives, the Missouri State Library and other institutions from across the state.
Official Website for the Revised Statutes of Missouri.
The Webb City Public Library offers eBooks, Audio Books, and Videos from Missouri Libraries 2 Go.
Official Manual State of Missouri
For more than 100 years, Missouri has published the Official Manual State of Missouri, commonly known as the "Blue Book." In this manual you will find detailed information on local, state and federal governments, as well as stories, essays and pictures that help preserve the state's heritage.
Public Library eBook Collection
Find over 33,000 downloadable eBooks that includes fiction and non-fiction titles for both adults and juveniles. A wide range of subjects and topics are covered including self-help, health and fitness, games, crafts and hobbies, cooking, family, marriage and religion. (EBSCO)
Pronunciator is now live! It can be accessed by following this LINK for the English interface or this LINK for the Spanish interface. You will need your library card number number and then click "Register". You will then be prompted to put in your email address and to create a password. After you are registered you can then download an app for your smartphone or tablet or use Pronunciator on your computer. We have user manuals available for checkout at the circulation desk. Happy Language Learning!
The Library along with Pronunciator, also offers Procitizen. Procitizen allows patrons to prepare for the U.S. Citizenship exam and can be accessed HERE for the English interface or HERE for Spanish interface.
Missing live music? Now you can stream on-demand full-length concerts & music documentaries on your favorite device with @QelloConcerts and your Webb City Public Library card. Find it under “Extras” in the @LibbyApp and start listening.
Click the link above to be directed to the online reference materials purchased by the library. To sign in outside the library choose to sign in with your Webb City Public Library card number.
TeachingBooks is a dynamic, PreK-12 reading and library service that strives to deepen everyone's connections to the books they are reading. With hundreds of thousands of engaging video, audio, and online resources, TeachingBooks brings to life the books that are enjoyed in your community.
To sign in to Book Connections outside the library click "Have an account? Sign in" and then click "Students" User name is webbcitylibrary and password is showme.
What's Next®: Books in Series Database of Kent District Library
Our What's Next®: Books in Series database helps you search series fiction.
eMaterials for Business
Formerly known as Reference USA, Data Axle Reference Solutions is the go-to resource for comprehensive data on both businesses and individuals, tailored to the needs of small business owners, marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, and job seekers. It empowers users to create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, secure funding, and locate individuals. This platform offers detailed profiles of over 50 million U.S. businesses, 150 million U.S. residents, 7+ million job postings, internships, historical business data, and healthcare listings, making it an invaluable research tool for job seekers, businesses, and researchers.