Public Resources

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Federal Tax Forms
http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/ index.html?portlet=3

State of Indiana Tax Forms
http://www.in.gov/dor/3489.htm

Indiana Needs to Count On You! Census Resources for Individuals and Organizations
http://www.census.indiana.edu/

Lake County, Indiana Online Electronic Services
http://www.lakecountyin.org/portal/ media-type/html/user/anon/page/ egovernment

Paul G. Karras Lake County Assessor
http://in-lake-assessor.governmaxa.com/
propertymax/rover30.asp
http://www.eric.ed.gov/
http://www.lakecountysheriff.com/
http://www.insor.org/insasoweb/

General Information



City of East Chicago
http://www.eastchicago.com/

Northwest Indiana Community Information—LakeNet
http://www.lakenetnwi.net/

Reference Desk
http://refdesk.com/

Purdue University Online Writing Resources
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/


Youth Services


Internet4classrooms.com
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/

Yahooligans
http://kids.yahoo.com/

American Library Association Great Web Sites for Kids
http://www.ala.org/gwstemplate.cfm?section=greatwebsites&template=/cfapps/gws/default.cfm


Digital Aids for Staying Organized


Pegby
http://pegby.com

Remind Post
http://www.remindpost.com

InClass
http://www.inclassapp.com

ColorNote
http://ow.ly/5Z60s

Newspaper Resources

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Search current and archived local,state and national full-text articles on issues, events, business, government,sports and more with over 1,500 newspapers and other news sourcesincluding the Chicago Sun-Times (1986-Current), Post-Tribune (11/3/86-Current), and USA Today (7/1/87-Current).

USA Today
(7/1/87-Current)


Post-Tribune (Gary, IN)
(Search from 11/3/86 – Current)


Chicago Sun-Times
Search from 1/1/86-present


Chicago Tribune
Search from 1/1/85-present

Indianapolis Star
Search from 1/1/99-present

New York Times
Search from 1/1/95-present

Just for Kids


Primary Games
Super fun games originally designed for students. If you can't decide where to start you can click on the Can't Decide button on the bottom of the homepage for a random game. Information is included for teachers and parents.

Chateau Meddybemps
Visit this wacky site for all sorts of fun and fascinating activities for younger kids.

Yucky Fun & Games
Play Toxic Waste or Speed Zone at Yucky Games.

Math Playground
You'll be amazed by how much fun you can have keeping your math muscles ready to rock. For elementary and middle school ages.

Cool Math
Fun math games. Are you up to the challenge?

Funbrain
These games will make you smarter. Games are arranged by age and grade level. Includes some teacher and parenting resources.

Minecraft
Minecraft is a creative, Lego-like game focused on building structures in a 3-D world.

RIF Reading Planet
Write and illustrate your own stories, play reading games, or express yourself through poetry — this site is great for younger children to explore reading and writing.

Surfnetkids: Kids Games
Puzzles, word challenges, and other exciting exercises with links to even more fun games.

National Geographic Kids
Elementary to middle school-aged kids will enjoy the numerous games, stories, photos, and even contests about animals, the environment, and different cultures around the world.

PBS Kids Games
Games and activities connected to your favorite PBS programs. Also provides information for grownups on using the site.

Squigly’s Playhouse
Look here for games, crafts, jokes, brain teasers and more.

Websites about Books

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BookFlix
Story videos paired with online nonfiction books. You must have a library card or be in a Multnomah County library to use this.

TumbleBooks
A collection of children's stories from around the world. You must have a library card or be in a Multnomah County library to use this.

Guys Read
Cool books for guys to read or listen to. Suggest a great book for other guys to read.

Book Hive
Great booklists brought to you by the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. Search their site for books, too.

KidsReads
Booklists, author interviews, puzzles, trivia and more for kids age 6–12.

Read Kiddo Read
James Patterson's site full of great books and more for kids of all ages.

Sidekicks
Cool graphic novels for kids.

Kids Books and Reading
Find all kinds of books, author websites, crosswords and more at Hennepin County Library's kids' page.

Audio Stories 4 Kids
Vintage recordings of children's stories - free to download.

For adults
Help kids find a great read.
Common Sense Media
Recommendations for books and more for all ages, by all ages.

Reading Rockets
Information about teaching kids to read and helping those who struggle.

The Kids' Book Club
All kinds of ideas and titles for starting and running a book club for kids.


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